Testing For Compatibility; Running Hp Obdr; Inserting Cartridge For Obdr; Keeping Eject Button Pressed Down, Power On In Obdr Mode - HP EH920A - StorageWorks Ultrium 1760 Tape Drive User Manual

Testing for compatibility

We recommend that you perform a full backup and test disaster recovery as soon as possible after
installation—if possible, onto a blank hard disk. If you do not have a blank hard disk and do not want
to overwrite your system, you can safely cancel the disaster recovery process at step 3 in the "Running
HP OBDR" procedure. 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. Insert the latest bootable cartridge in the tape drive. Every full backup with overwrite creates a
bootable tape.
Figure 22 Inserting cartridge for OBDR
2. Power on the blade server for approximately 3 seconds then power off. This will reset the tape blade.
Immediately hold down the eject button on the tape drive to invoke OBDR. Release the button as
soon as the Ready LED on the front panel flashes in the OBDR sequence. This is a repeated flashing
pattern. Once the tape blade is in OBDR mode, power on the blade server again.
Figure 23 Keeping eject button pressed down, power on in OBDR mode
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.
NOTE:
The firmware for the embedded SC44Ge HBA may need to be upgraded to the latest version in order to
take advantage of this feature.
46 Using HP OBDR