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Backup software and drivers
Backup software
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, Veritas, 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.
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Go to our connectivity web site:
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Select
software compatibility .
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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 "Using HP OBDR" on page 27.)
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Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives and
download any upgrades or patches, if required.
Drivers
Windows users
Before you install the tape drive, download the HP driver from our web site:
support . Refer to the accompanying README file for specific installation instructions for
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 drivers. This will tell
you whether you need to install the driver before or after installing the tape drive.
If you do not have internet access, you can also download drivers from the
HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM, but these may not be the latest versions available.
UNIX users
The recommended backup applications use the operating system's standard, built-in device
drivers. To upgrade drivers we recommend that you patch to the latest version of the operating
system or configure device files, as described in the UNIX Configuration Guide on the CD-
ROM.
IA64 users
If you are installing on an IA64 system, such as an HP Integrity server, check
go/connect for the latest information on the availability of backup application upgrades
and drivers.
www.hp.com/go/connect and select tape backup .
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