Running hp obdr, If restore fails, Inserting a dat 160 cartridg – HP StoreEver DAT Tape Drives User Manual

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Refer to our connectivity web site (

http://www.hp.com/go/connect

) 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 (

http://www.hp.com/go/obdr

) for the latest information about software compatibility, firmware

upgrades and troubleshooting before you use HP OBDR.

1.

Power on the drive and insert the latest bootable cartridge in the tape drive (you may also need

to power on the server to do this). The cartridge must be written by a backup application that

writes data to tape in CD-ROM format.

Figure 25 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 LEDs flash in OBDR sequence, which is:
HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drives: The Ready light shows a repeated pattern of flashing-steady

on-flashing.
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 and DAT 40 tape drives: The Tape light and the Clean light on the front

panel flash alternately.

Figure 26 Keeping eject button pressed down, power on in OBDR model

Keyboard shortcut for HP ProLiant servers
There 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 invokes OBDR to restore your system. For more information

and specific instructions please refer to our World Wide Web site at

http://www.hp.com/go/obdr

.

3.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the operating system. Normally, you can accept the default

response to all the prompts, for example just press <Enter>.

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Using HP OBDR

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