HP Ultrium 232e, Getting Started Manual

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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 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.
1
Go to our connectivity web site:
www.hp.com/go/connect
.
2
Select
software compatibility
.
3
Select 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 27.)
4
Make 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
The driver available from Microsoft update is acceptable, but the HP driver (available on the
CD-ROM or the web) provides better support for all the features of your new tape drive.
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 5:
Verify installation” on page 19. 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 5: Verify
installation” on page 19). 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 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 UNIX Configuration Guides on the CD-ROM.