Upgrade backup software, Installing on ia64 – HP StoreEver DAT Tape Drives User Manual
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device files, as described in the UNIX Configuration Guide on the CD-ROM. This guide also describes
how to verify installation.
NOTE:
The
UNIX Configuration Guide
also contains instructions for installing and verifying installation on Linux.
Installing on IA64
If you are installing on an IA64 system, such as an HP Integrity server, check
st information on the availability of backup application upgrades and drivers.
Upgrade backup software
It is important to check
are compatibility and install any
recommended upgrades.
NOTE:
Certain backup applications require you to use their own Tape driver instead of the HP Ultrium Tape
driver.
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, Symantec, 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.
1.
Go to our connectivity web site:
t tape backup.
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 DAT tape drives support HP
OBDR. However, you can only use this feature if your system configuration and backup application
also support it. See “
4.
Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives and
download any upgrades or patches, if required.
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Drivers and backup software