What does X of F2F2X stand for?

Huawei’s OceanProtect backup storage solution is designed for the F2F2X (Flash-to-Flash-to-Anything) era. This concept represents a shift from the traditional Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape (D2D2T) backup model to a faster, more flexible architecture.

In the F2F2X model, data is backed up from the primary Flash storage (Dorado) to the dedicated backup Flash storage (OceanProtect) to ensure rapid backup and recovery. The "X" in F2F2X officially stands for "Anything," representing the final destination for long-term data retention or off-site disaster recovery. In the context of Huawei’s pre-sales training and hybrid cloud strategy,Cloud (Option A)is the primary "X" promoted to customers. By replicating backup copies to a public or private cloud (such as Huawei Cloud OBS), organizations can achieve cost-effective, long-term archiving and off-site protection without managing physical tape libraries. While "X" can technically be tape or another disk, the strategic emphasis for the new-gen solutions is the seamless integration with cloud ecosystems.