LaserVault

10/14/2026

What if you already have the infrastructure needed to use virtual tape for your IBM i backups?

Fibre Channel isn't the only connectivity option. With iSCSI, you can connect IBM i to a virtual tape library over standard Ethernet.

Our latest blog takes a practical look at how it works, what to consider, and how this approach could fit into your IBM i backup environment.

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Not every IBM i shop has Fibre Channel available. Now iSCSI connectivity can be used to connect IBM i to a VTL over standard Ethernet.

10/13/2026

When it comes to virtual tape for backup, connectivity doesn't have to be complicated. In this new 30 minute webinar, we'll be taking a practical look at using over standard Ethernet. Join us Tues, Oct 27. REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1297938750796526175?source=fb

10/06/2026

Making backup easier one customer at a time!

09/30/2026

A backup isn't the same as recovery readiness. Read today's post on backup and recovery strategies with virtual tape. https://laservault.com/do-it-for-your-ibm-i-recovery-blog/

09/14/2026

New article by Alex Woodie on LaserVault ViTL with iSCSI connectivity in today's ITJungle: https://www.itjungle.com/2026/09/14/laservault-goes-iscsi-with-virtual-tape-library/

LaserVault, the popular virtual tape library (VTL) for IBM i environments from Electronic Storage Corp., has gained support for iSCSI, giving customers more connectivity options beyond Fibre Channel and SAS connections. The new iSCSI support will be particularly useful for customers running the Lase...

09/09/2026

customer testimonial:
“LaserVault ViTL’s simple, clean, and stable implementation made setup, configuration, and migration a breeze.” Read what other users have to say: https://laservault.com/customer-testimonials/

09/04/2026

BACKUP IBM i WITHOUT TAPE:
Virtual Tape Made Practical

What would IBM i backup look like without physical tape?

Join us Tuesday, September 22 at 1:00 PM for a 30-minute practical webinar on virtual tape, including a live demonstration of LaserVault ViTL.

We’ll look at how virtual tape works with IBM i, how backup data is managed, and how it can reduce the need for physical tape handling.

Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5746928933415407448?source=fb

09/02/2026

NEW: “ViTL iSCSI Performance: What We’re Seeing So Far” https:/laservault.com/vitl-iscsi-performance-blog/

08/28/2026

ANNOUNCING: LaserVault ViTL with iSCSI connectivity, expanding the ways shops can deploy and take advantage of virtual tape using standard Ethernet. https://laservault.com/vitl-with-iscsi-connectivity/

08/19/2026

Don't miss this! Tuesday 8/25 we're diving into performing backups without physical tape. Join us for practical insights with Ax Synar, Vice President at LaserVault.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1337720179629376091?source=fb