Using The Cd-Rom - HP DAT 40e Getting Started Manual

Using the CD-ROM

The HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM contains drivers, useful utilities and information to help
you install and use your tape drive. Before installation, most users can use the HP Library &
Tape Tools software to check SCSI ID information on the SCSI bus. The UNIX Configuration
guide on the CD-ROM also contains information about checking SCSI IDs on UNIX systems.
HP product registration
To register your new tape drive electronically via the web, use the "Product Registration" link
on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM.
Drivers
For detailed information about drivers, refer to the appropriate README file in the
directories on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM. There is a separate sub-directory for each
operating system.
User documentation
Refer to the "User Documentation" topic on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for a UNIX
Configuration guide and an online User's Guide that provides more detailed information
about using your HP StorageWorks DAT tape drive.
Refer to your backup application's documentation for instructions on how to back up and
restore data.
HP Library & Tape Tools
HP Library & Tape Tools software provides diagnostic and troubleshooting utilities. It allows
you to identify your product correctly, check SCSI ID information on the SCSI bus, run tests,
carry out firmware upgrades and, if necessary, generate comprehensive troubleshooting
information for support calls. Use the link on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM to access
our Support web site,
version of this software. For further details see page 29.
CD-ROM guide
The CD-ROM guide provides an overview of the CD directory structure and information about
the languages in which the contents of the CD-ROM are available. It also contains a set of
URLs and links for further information.
www.hp.com/support/tapetools , and download the latest
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