Upgrade backup software
Check the
Data Agile BURA Compatibility Matrix
at
for software compatibility and install any recommended upgrades. Make sure
that you have a backup application that supports LTO Ultrium tape drives and download any
upgrades or patches, if necessary.
For optimum performance, it is important to use a backup application that is appropriate for your
system 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.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Veritas, EMC, Yosemite, and Computer Associates all provide
suitable products. Further details about these and other products that may be appropriate can
be found on the Data Agile BURA website.
Enable encryption
The LTO-6 Ultrium 6250, LTO-5 Ultrium 3000, and LTO-4 Ultrium 1760 tape drives include
hardware capable of performing data encryption while writing and data decryption while reading,
both at full speed. This feature is only possible with LTO Ultrium 6.25 TB, 3 TB, and 1.6 TB media.
See also
LTO-6, LTO-5 and LTO-4 Ultrium tape drives and encryption (page 34)
.
To use the encryption capability, enable encryption via the backup software application. Refer
to
http://www.hpe.com/storage/buracompatibility
to find out which applications support this
advanced data protection capability.
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Drivers and backup software
