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2 Drivers and backup software

Install drivers

NOTE:

The HP Tape driver is suitable for use in most applications, but refer also to the documentation of your

software application to ensure you are using the recommended driver.

Installing on Windows

The driver available from Microsoft update is acceptable, but the HP driver provides better support for all

the features of your new tape drive.
The CD-ROM contains a driver install package for the following Microsoft Windows operating systems:

Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP. If you prefer to use Windows Device

Manager to install the tape drivers manually, you will find them in the drivers directory on the CD-ROM.

NOTE:

We recommend that you use the installer package on the HP StorageWorks CD-ROM to install the drivers

BEFORE you connect the tape drive.

Updates to the drivers may be provided from time to time on the HP support web site

(

). We recommend that these are installed after using the installer on the

CD-ROM.

Installing on UNIX

The recommended backup applications use the operating system’s standard, built-in device drivers. To

upgrade drivers we recommend that you patch to the latest version of the operating system or configure

device files, as described in the UNIX Configuration Guide on the CD-ROM.

Installing on IA64

If you are installing on an IA64 system, such as an HP Integrity server, check

for the latest information on the availability of backup application upgrades and drivers.

Upgrade backup software

It is important to check

for software compatibility and install any

recommended upgrades.
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. HP, Symantec, Legato, Yosemite

and Computer Associates all provide suitable products. Further details about these and other products

that may be appropriate can be found on our connectivity web site.

Go to our connectivity web site:

and select tape backup.

Select software compatibility.

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