Types Of Tape Solutions; Tape Device Connection Methods - Compaq N2400 - TaskSmart - 1 GB RAM Administration Manual

Types of Tape Solutions

Compaq recommends several tape solutions for use with the TaskSmart N2400
appliance. The solutions in the following list are based on the DLT 35/70 tape
drive:
IMPORTANT: You must verify that your specific backup software solution is compatible
with these tape device solutions.
Compaq standalone DLT 35/70
Compaq DLT Tape Array
Compaq DLT MiniLibrary TL891/892
Compaq DLT Library TL895
Compaq AIT Library SSL2020TL

Tape Device Connection Methods

If you have chosen to connect a tape device to your TaskSmart N2400
appliance, the next step is to select the tape device and backup software. The
most direct way to back up your TaskSmart N2400 appliance is to connect a
tape library, tape array, or one or more stand-alone tape drives to your
appliance using a direct SCSI connection.
SCSI Direct Connect Environments
To implement a SCSI-connected solution, you must determine which tape
device that you are connecting. Single-ended (SE) SCSI devices can be
connected directly to the integrated SCSI connector on the TaskSmart N2400
appliance. SE devices include stand-alone tape drives, Compaq DLT tape
arrays, and some small tape autochangers. Check the tape device product
documentation to verify that an SE connection exists. The integrated SE SCSI
connector supports up to two DLT 7000 (35/70-GB) tape drives on a single
SCSI bus.
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