Testing for compatibility, Running hp obdr, Testing for compatibility running hp obdr – HP StoreEver Ultrium Tape Drives User Manual
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Refer to the HP OBDR web site at
for more information about using
this feature and compatibility.
Testing for compatibility
We recommend that you perform a full backup and test disaster recovery as soon as possible after
installation—if possible, onto a blank hard disk. If you do not have a blank hard disk and do not
want to overwrite your system, you can safely cancel the disaster recovery process at step 3 in the
following procedure.
Refer to our connectivity web site
) for more information about
suitable backup applications.
Running HP OBDR
HP OBDR can only be used with backup applications that support one-button disaster recovery
and methods of operating OBDR will vary between different software companies. Check our World
Wide Web site (
for the latest information about software
compatibility, firmware upgrades and troubleshooting before you use HP OBDR.
1.
Insert the latest bootable cartridge in the tape drive. The cartridge must be written by a backup
application that writes data to tape in CD-ROM format.
Figure 34 Inserting cartridge for OBDR
2.
Hold down the Eject button on the tape drive and keep it pressed down while power cycling
the tape drive. This activates the HP One-Button Disaster Recovery process. Release the button
as soon as the Ready LED on the front panel flashes in the OBDR sequence. This is a repeated
pattern of: flashing-steady on-flashing.
Figure 35 Powering on in OBDR mode
1. external drives only: switch on tape drive before server
2. all drives: hold down Eject button on tape drive and power on server
Keyboard shortcut for HP ProLiant serversThere is no need to press the Eject button. Just power
on your server and press the [F8] function key during the Power On Self Test (POST). This
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Using HP OBDR