HP Surestore 6.140 Tape Library - Manual (Page 38)

Getting Started
Configuring the Host System
Chapter 1 1-22
Configuring the Host System
Once the library is connected to a host, the Windows NT
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, Sun
Solaris
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, HP-UX
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operating systems must be configured
to recognize it. The procedures are different, depending on the host
system.
Windows NT
For Windows NT operating systems, perform the following operating
system configurations:
• Install the appropriate host bus adapter(s)
• Install the corresponding drivers for the interface card(s)
• Install the backup software
To verify the installation, look for the library and drive after powering up
the host.
• Go into Settings -> Control Panel -> SCSI Adapter
• You can also check your installation on Windows NT with HP
diagnostic utilities available from www.hp.com/go/support. See the
Downloads and Drivers section for your library model.
Run a test backup to ensure that all components are properly configured.
Sun Solaris
For Sun Solaris operating systems, perform the following operating
system configurations:
• Install the appropriate host bus adapter(s)
• Install the corresponding drivers for the interface card(s)
• Install the backup software
To verify the installation, look for the library and drive after powering up
the host.
1. Close all open applications and exit the Common Desktop
Environment (CDE).