Mixed Media

HP Tape Libraries have a mixed media feature that allows the use of different drive technologies within the same library.

Some considerations when using mixed media:

■Your backup software application needs to support mixed media in order to take advantage of this feature.

■HP Library & Tape Tools version 2.2 or greater is required for diagnostic support.

Media Migration

Utilities and services are available to assist you in migrating from one drive technology to another where possible.

HP Library & Tape Tools

The HP Library & Tape Tools diagnostic assists you in installing and supporting your tape library. This tool provides an intuitive graphical user interface with integrated context-sensitive help. It can be downloaded free of charge from www.hp.com/support/tapetools.

Among the many features is a Migrate Backup Media option available from the Utility menu. This utility will copy data from DLT drives to DLT or Ultrium drives. See Figure 41 on page 147 for a screen shot from HP Library & Tape Tools.

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