Lenovo ThinkServe LTO User Manual page 42

Chapter 4–Verify installation
5. Carry out a backup and restore test to check that the drive can write
data to tape. Use a blank cartridge.
Native backup applications can be used to check basic tape drive
operation, but they will not support all the advanced features of your
tape drive. We recommend that you upgrade your software application
before running this test.
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