Installing on unix, Installing on ia64, Upgrade backup software – HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Blades User Manual
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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.
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. 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
the HP connectivity website.
1.
Go to
and select Tape Blades.
2.
Select your model of Tape Blade and select Support -> Compatibility & Tools.
3.
Click on the Tape Blade tab and select your combination of operating system and tape drive
model in the table.
A list of supported backup applications is displayed. This will also tell you whether your
configuration is compatible with HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, HP OBDR. (All
HP StorageWorks tape drives and Tape Blades support HP OBDR. However, you can only use
this feature if your system configuration and backup application also support it. See
“
4.
Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives
and download any upgrades or patches, if required.
Enabling encryption
The HP StorageWorks SB3000c and SB1760c Tape Blade includes hardware capable of performing
data encryption while writing and data decryption while reading, both at full speed. This is only
possible with Ultrium 3.0 TB or 1.6 TB media. See also “
HP StorageWorks SB3000c and SB1760c
If you wish to make use of the encryption capability, you must enable this feature via the backup
software application. Refer to
to find out which applications support this advanced data protection
capability.
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