Introduction; Overview; Nas Targets For Backup Applications; Virtual Tape Library Targets For Backup Applications - HP StoreOnce B6000 Configuration Manual

1 Introduction

Overview

HP StoreOnce Backup Systems are a family disk-based storage appliance for backing up host
network servers or PCs to target devices on the appliance. These devices are configured as either
Network-Attached Storage (NAS) or Virtual Tape Library (VTL) targets for backup applications.
The total number of "devices" depends upon the StoreOnce appliance ranging from the low end
HP D2D4000 Series Backup Systems that support the creation of a maximum of 16 devices to the
enterprise class B6200 Series that support the creation of 96 devices. These devices may be all
VTL, all NAS or any combination of NAS and VTL devices.
For specific details of the VTL and NAS device options available, please refer to the User Guide
for your Product.

NAS targets for backup applications

Support for both CIFS and NFS protocols means that NAS target devices may be created as backup
targets for both Windows and UNIX/Linux hosts, and may be used with most backup applications
that support backup to disk. NAS targets on an HP StoreOnce Backup System provide network
file share access that is optimized for backup to disk. They should not be used for general purpose
file storage.

Virtual Tape Library targets for backup applications

The backup target appears to the host as an Ultrium Tape Library and requires a backup application
that supports backup to tape. Tape Library emulation type is selected during initial configuration
and this determines the number of cartridge slots and embedded tape drives that may be configured
for the device. Virtual Tape Libraries provide considerable flexibility for a variety of backup rotation
schemes.
For specific details of the VTL device options available, please refer to the User Guide for your
Product.

Hardware installation

Please refer to the installation instructions provided with your product for detailed instructions on
installing the HP StoreOnce Backup System and optional tape drive.

Software requirements

1. Refer to
of UNIX and Linux are supported and which backup applications are supported.
2. Make sure that your operating system is patched with the latest service packs.
3. Upgrade your backup application to the latest version.

Configuration stages

Configuration requirements are specific to each HP StoreOnce Backup System. This guide provides
details for all products so please cross check the information provided to ensure it is relevant for
your product.
In general, there are two stages to configuration:
Assign IP addresses to the appliance network settings
Create a base configuration to get started
This guide describes how to perform these two stages.
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