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Verifying the host configuration, Backup software compatibility, Using hp library & tape tools – HP 20-Feb User Manual

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50 Verifying the Host Configuration

Chapter 1

Verifying the Host Configuration

Once the library is connected to a host, the operating system must be

configured to recognize it (if it has not already been configured). The

procedures are different, depending on the host system:

Windows NT

on page 51

Windows 2000

on page 51

Sun Solaris

on page 52

HP-UX and MPE/iX

on page 52

Backup Software Compatibility

Consult your software documentation for more information on installing,

configuring, and operating your backup software.
For software compatibility information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/

automated or the Website for the backup software manufacturer:

HP Omniback II™ (http://www.openview.hp.com/products/omniback)

Veritas Backup Exec™ (http://www.veritas.com)

Veritas NetBackup™ (http://www.veritas.com)

Computer Associates ARCserve 2000™ (http://www.ca.com/arcserve)

Legato Networker™ (http://www.legato.com)

Tivoli Storage Manager™ (http://www.tivoli.com)

Using HP Library & Tape Tools

In addition to the following procedures, you can also check the installation with

HP Library & Tape Tools available from http://www.hp.com/support/

TapeTools. See

HP Library & Tape Tools

on page 154 for more information.

With HP Library & Tape Tools installed on your host computer, you can do the

following and much more:

Identify all SCSI and Fibre Channel devices connected to your system

View detailed configuration, identification, inventory, and drive

information for the library