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Data protection for PowerStore is the next-generation storage array block volume data protection solution with Data Manager Appliance. This solution enables backup administrators to perform data protection for block volumes and volume groups on PowerStore arrays using the Data Manager Appliance. The Data Manager Appliance provides centralized backup and restore operations to protect data on storage arrays. You can secure the backup copies further by enabling DD Retention Lock Governance mode and DD Retention Lock Compliance mode. Reporting for storage array block volume protection is supported starting with Data Manager Appliance version 5.15.0.0.