For optimum performance it is important to use a backup application that is appropriate for your system’s configuration. In a direct attach configuration, where the tape drive is attached to a standalone server, you can use backup software that is designed for a single-server environment. In network configurations you will need backup software that supports enterprise environments. HP, Veritas, Yosemite, Legato and Computer Associates all provide suitable products. Further details about these and other products that may be appropriate can be found on our connectivity web site.
Backup software and drivers
Backup software
1Go to our connectivity web site: www.hp.com/go/connect.
2Select software compatibility.
3Select your combination of operating system and tape drive model in the table. A list of supported backup applications is displayed. This will also tell you whether your configuration is compatible with HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP OBDR. (All HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives support HP OBDR. However, you can only use this feature, if your system configuration and backup application also support it. See “Using HP OBDR” on page 31.)
4Make sure you have a backup application that supports your HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive and download any upgrades or patches, if required.
Drivers
Windows users
After you connect the tape drive, insert the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM and follow the link to download the HP driver from our web site: www.hp.com/support, see “Step 8: Verify installation” on page 23. Refer to the accompanying README file for specific installation instructions for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 drivers.
Note: We recommend that you install drivers from the web link on the CD-ROM rather than the Windows Hardware Installation Wizard, because you can also use HP Library & Tape Tools software on the CD-ROM to verify that your installation is correct (see “Step 8: Verify installation” on page 23). If you do not have internet access, you can also install drivers directly from the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM, but these may not be the latest versions available.
UNIX and OpenVMS users
The recommended backup applications use the operating system’s standard, built-in device drivers. To upgrade drivers we recommend that you patch to the latest version of the operating system, following the instructions in the patch documentation.You will also find information about configuring device files in the Configuration Guides on the CD-ROM.