Backup Software; Enabling Encryption - Quantum LTO-6 User Manual

On Windows systems, we strongly recommend that you use the installer package supplied by your
manufacturer to install the drivers. Updates to the drivers may be provided from time to time on the
manufacturer's website. We recommend that these are installed after using the installer package.
On Linux, OS X and UNIX operating systems, drivers are included with the operating system and
should be loaded automatically. To upgrade drivers we recommend that you patch to the latest version
of the operating system.

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.
Further details about suitable products can be found on the manufacturer's website. It is important to
check for software compatibility and install any recommended upgrades.
NOTE: Certain backup applications require you to use their own Tape driver instead of the
manufacturer's Tape driver.

Enabling encryption

The LTO–6 tape drive includes hardware capable of performing data encryption while writing and data
decryption while reading, both at full speed. This is only possible with Ultrium 6.25 TB (recommended),
3 TB and 1.6 TB media.
If you wish to make use of the encryption capability, you must enable this feature via the backup
software application. Refer to your supplier to find out which applications support this advanced data
protection capability.
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