HP B6960-90078 manual Configuring Library Devices

Configuring and Using Backup Devices

Configuring Library Devices

policy, and the device file or SCSI address of the device, and also configures the drive and slots. For detailed steps, refer to the online Help index keyword “autoconfiguring backup devices”.

To verify the device configuration, right-click the created drive, and choose Scan Medium. If the device is configured correctly, Data Protector will be able to load, read, and unload media in the slots.

What’s Next? If you have configured all the backup devices you want to use with Data Protector, do the following:

•Add media to the media pools that you will use with the newly configured device. Refer to “Adding Media to a Media Pool” on page 107.

•If you want to configure a cleaning tape, refer to “Drive Cleaning” on page 61.

•If your device uses barcodes, refer to “Activating Barcode Support” on page 66.

•Configure a backup for your data. Refer to Chapter 5, “Backup,” on page 151.

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