Backup software and drivers

Backup software

For optimum performance it is important to use a backup application that is appropriate for your system’s configuration. In a direct attach environment, where the autoloader 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, Legato, Yosemite 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.

1Go to our connectivity web site: www.hp.com/go/connect and select tape backup.
2Select software compatibility.

3Select your combination of operating system and autoloader 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 DAT autoloaders 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 35.)

4Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT autoloaders and download any upgrades or patches, if required.

Drivers

Windows users

Before you install the autoloader, download the HP driver from our web site: www.hp.com/ support. Refer to the accompanying README file for specific installation instructions for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 drivers. This will tell you whether you need to install the driver before or after installing the autoloader.

If you do not have internet access, you can also download drivers from the
HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM, but these may not be the latest versions available.
UNIX 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 or configure device files, as described in the UNIX Configuration Guide on the CD- ROM.

IA64 users

If you are installing on an IA64 system, such as an HP Integrity server, check www.hp.com/ go/connect for the latest information on the availability of backup application upgrades and drivers.

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