HP DW017B - StorageWorks Ultrium 448 Tape Drive User manual

HP StorageWorks
Ultriumhalf-heightSASTapeDrives
User Guide
Part number: EH919-90905
Second edition: September 2007

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Contents
Aboutthisguide .......................... 9
Intendedaudience...................................... 9
Relateddocumentation.................................... 9
Documentconventionsandsymbols .............................. 9
HPtechnicalsupport.................................... 10
Productwarranties..................................... 10
Registeringyourtapedrive ................................. 10
Subscriptionservice .................................... 10
HPwebsites........................................ 11
Documentationfeedback .................................. 11
1Beforeyoustart......................... 13
YourHPStorageWorkstapedrive .............................. 13
Importantinformationaboutyournewtapedrive........................ 13
Refertowww.hp.com/go/connect.............................. 14
Whichoperatingsystemsaresupported? ........................... 14
HowdoIconnectthedrivetomyserver? ........................... 14
Internaldrives..................................... 15
Rack-mountdrives ................................... 16
Externaldrives .................................... 16
Power specifications .................................... 17
UsingtheHPStorageWorksTapeCD-ROM .......................... 18
2Driversandbackupsoftware ................... 19
Installdrivers ....................................... 19
InstallingonWindows ................................. 19
InstallingonUNIX................................... 19
InstallingonIA64 ................................... 19
Upgradebackupsoftware.................................. 19
Enablingencryption .................................... 20
3InstallinganinternalUltriumtapedrive............... 21
Beforeyoustart ...................................... 21
Mountingrequirements................................... 22
Removeservercover-allservers............................... 23
Attachmountinghardware-someservers........................... 23
HPProLiantservers................................... 23
Mountingrails................................... 24
Mountingscrews.................................. 24
Otherservers..................................... 25
Installdrive-allservers................................... 25
ConnectSASandpowercords ............................... 26
Option1:ConnectcabletospareportonhostSAScontroller ................ 26
Option2:ConnectcabletoportonhostSAScontrollerandreplaceexistingSAScable . . . . . 28
Option 3: Connect to a new HBA (some HP ProLiant servers and all non-HP servers) . . . . . . . 31
Securethedrive-allservers................................. 33
Mountinghardwareused................................ 33
Nomountinghardwareused .............................. 34
Reboottheserver ..................................... 35
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4 Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an internal SAS port 37
Beforeyoustart ...................................... 37
PCIslots ....................................... 38
Removeservercover.................................... 39
ConnectSAScabletointernalSASport............................ 39
Option1:ConnectcabletospareportonhostSAScontrollerorhostHBA........... 39
Option 2: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and replace existing SAS cable . . . . . 42
Reboottheserver ..................................... 46
5 Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an external SAS port 49
Beforeyoustart ...................................... 49
ConnectingthetapedrivetoanexternalSASport ....................... 49
Reboottheserver ..................................... 51
6 Verify installation . ....................... 53
7Operatingyourtapedrive .................... 55
YourHPStorageWorkstapedrive .............................. 55
Loadingacartridge .................................... 55
Unloadingacartridge ................................... 56
Removingpowerfromthedrive ............................... 57
8Usethecorrectmedia . ..................... 59
Cartridges ........................................ 59
Cleaningcartridges .................................. 59
Datacartridges .................................... 59
HPUltriumWORMdatacartridges.............................. 60
Ultrium1760tapedrivesandencryption ........................... 60
WhenshouldIuseencryption? ............................. 61
HowdoIenableencryption? .............................. 61
WhenwillIbeaskedtoenterthekey? .......................... 61
What happens if I don’t remember the key? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Doesencryptionaffecttapedriveperformance? ...................... 61
DoesthetapedriveencryptmediainanearlierUltriumformat?................ 61
WherecanIgetmoreinformation?............................ 62
Writeprotectingcartridges ................................. 62
Cleaningthetapedrive................................... 63
Handlingcartridges .................................... 63
Operatingandstorageenvironment ............................. 64
9UsingHPOBDR......................... 65
Compatibility....................................... 65
WhatdoesHPOBDRdo? ................................. 65
Remotedisasterrecovery(ProLiantserversonly) ........................ 65
Testingforcompatibility .................................. 66
RunningHPOBDR..................................... 66
Ifrestorefails..................................... 67
10DiagnosticToolsandPerformance ................ 69
Diagnostictools...................................... 69
HPLibrary&TapeTools ................................ 69
TroubleshootingwithLibrary&TapeTools......................... 69
PerformanceAssessmentTools................................ 70
Optimizingperformance ................................ 70
Canyoursystemdelivertherequiredperformance?..................... 70
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11 Troubleshooting ........................ 73
GeneralProcedure..................................... 73
UnderstandingLEDsequences................................ 74
Problemswithcartridges .................................. 76
Thecartridgeisjammed ................................ 76
Thedrivewillnotacceptthecartridge(orejectsitimmediately)................ 78
12Replacingatapedrive ..................... 79
Todisconnectyourdrive .................................. 79
Toreconnectyourtapedrive ................................ 79
Index .............................. 81
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Figures
1Frontviewofhalf-heightUltriumexternaltapedrive ................. 13
2Decision tree for selecting the correct cabling option for internal tape drives . . . . . . . 15
3Decision tree for selecting the correct cabling option for external tape drives . . . . . . . 15
4Decision tree for connecting an internal tape drive to an internal SAS port . . . . . . . . 22
5AttachingmountingrailsinatypicalHPProLiantML570 ............... 24
6AttachinglocatingscrewsinatypicalHPProLiant350or370............. 25
7Installingtapedrive............................... 26
8Cabling to thespareSASport(someHPProLiantservers)............... 27
9Connectingcablestothetapedrive........................ 28
10 RemovingtheexistingSAScable ......................... 29
11 CableroutingwithreplacementSAScable..................... 30
12 Connectingcablestothetapedrive........................ 31
13 Stickerfordisconnectedharddiskbay(someHPProLiantservers) ........... 31
14 Cabling toanewHBA ............................. 32
15 Connectingcablestothetapedrive........................ 33
16 Securingdrive,mountinghardwareused...................... 34
17 Securingdrive,nomountinghardwareused .................... 35
18 Decisiontreeforconnectingexternaltapedrive................... 38
19 CablingtothespareSASportonhostcontroller................... 40
20 Securingtheblankingplate ........................... 41
21 Connectingthecablestothetapedrive ...................... 41
22 RemovingexistingSAScable........................... 43
23 FeedingSAScablethroughemptyslotfrominsideofserver.............. 44
24 SAScablerouting ............................... 45
25 Securingtheblankingplate ........................... 45
26 Connectingthecablestothetapedrive ...................... 46
27 Stickerforhighest-numberedharddiskbay..................... 46
28 ConnectingtheSAScabletotheserver ...................... 50
29 Connectingthecablestothetapedrive ...................... 51
30 Frontviewofhalf-heightUltriumexternaltapedrive ................. 55
31 Insertingacartridge .............................. 56
32 Ejectingacartridge............................... 57
33 Writeprotectingacartridge ........................... 63
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34 Inserting cartridgeforOBDR........................... 66
35 PoweringoninOBDRmode ........................... 66
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Tables
1Documentconventions............................... 9
2Locating the appropriate installation instructions for internal tape drives . . . . . . . . . 16
3Locating the appropriate installation instructions for external tape drives . . . . . . . . . 17
4Power specifications............................... 18
5Datacartridgecompatibility ........................... 60
6Environmental specificationsforUltriumtapedrives ................. 73
7LEDsequences................................. 74
8Data cartridgecompatibility ........................... 78
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About this guide
This guide provides information about:
•Installing the HP StorageWorks Ultrium SAS tape drive
•Using the HP StorageWorks Ultrium SAS tape drive
•Troubleshooting the HP StorageWorks Ultrium SAS tape drive
Intended audience
This guide is intended for users who install, operate and maintain the HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive.
Related documentation
In addition to this guide, the following document provides related information:
•‘Starthere’posterforanoverviewoftheinstallationinformationinthisguide(availablein
English, French, German and Japanese)
•Beginners’ Guide to SAS
You can find these documents from the Manuals page of the HP Business Support Center website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
In the Storage section, click Tape Storage and Media and then select your product.
Document conventions and symbols
Table 1 Document conventions
Convention Element
Blue text: Table 1 on page 9 Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses
Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com website addresses
Bold text
•Keys that are pressed
•Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box
•GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as
menu and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes
Italic text Text emphasis
Monospace text
•File and directory names
•System output
•Code
•Commands, their arguments, and argument values
Monospace, italic text •Code variables
•Command variables
Monospace, bold text Emphasized monospace text
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WARNING!
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
CAUTION:
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
IMPORTANT:
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.
NOTE:
Provides additional information.
HP technical support
For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support website:
http://www.hp.com/support
Before contacting HP, collect the following information:
•Product model names and numbers
•Technical support registration number (if applicable)
•Product serial numbers
•Error messages
•Operating system type and revision level
•Detailed questions
Product warranties
For information about HP StorageWorks product warranties, see the warranty information website:
http://www.hp.com/go/storagewarranty
Registering your tape drive
Once you have installed and tested your HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive, please take a few minutes
to register your product on the following website:
http://www.register.hp.com
To ensure your registration is complete, there are a number of questions on the electronic form that are
mandatory. Other questions are optional. However, the more you feel able to complete, the better HP
can meet your needs.
Subscription service
HP recommends that you register your product at the Subscriber’s Choice for Business website:
http://www.hp.com/go/e-updates
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After registering, you will receive e-mail notification of product enhancements, new driver versions,
firmware updates, and other product resources.
After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business support and then Storage
under Product Category.
HP websites
For additional information, see the following HP websites:
•h
ttp://www.hp.com
•http://www.hp.com/go/storage
•http://www.hp.com/service_locator
•http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
•http://www.hp.com/support/downloads
Documentation feedback
HP welcomes your feedback.
To make comments and suggestions about product documentation, please send a message to
[e-mail]. All submissions become the property of HP.
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12 About this guide

1 Before you start
In this chapter:
•“Your HP StorageWorks tape drive” on page 13
•“Important information about your new tape drive”onpage13
•“Refer to www.hp.com/go/connect” on page 14
•“Which operating systems are supported?” on page 14
•“How do I connect the drive to my server?”onpage14
•“Power specifications” on page 17
•“Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM” on page 18
Your HP StorageWorks tape drive
This guide describes how to install and operate the following HP StorageWorks Ultrium half-height
SAS tape drives:
•HP StorageWorks Ultrium 1760 internal and external tape drives
•HP StorageWorks Ultrium 920 internal and external tape drives
•HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 internal and external tape drives
1. Cassette door 5. Drive LED
2. On/Off switch (external drives only) 6. Ready LED
3. CleanLED 7. Ej e c tbutton
4. Tape LED
Figure 1 Front view of half-height Ultrium external tape drive
Important information about your new tape drive
For the most up-to-date information about supported SAS HBAs and cabling configurations, refer to
http://www.hp.com/go/connect and be sure to check the details of the specific tape drive and server
combination that you require.
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Themostcost-effectivewayofconnectingthetapedrivetoanHPProLiantserveristousethesplitcable
supplied with the drive. However, be aware that installation decisions require a clear understanding of
your server’s current SAS configuration.
•With some servers you can connect to a spare SAS connector on the SAS controller. This is a
straightforward installation and recommended. It is described as Option 1 in this guide.
•With servers that do not have a spare connector, you will need to recable hard disk drive bays,
using the supplied cable to replace an existing SAS cable. In a few instances, you may also lose
theuseofoneoftheharddiskdrivebays.Caution is advised for this installation. It is described
as Option 2 in this guide. Do not use this cabling option if the hard disk drive bay is already
occupied or will be required for future use.
The simplest way of connecting a tape drive to your HP SAS server is to purchase and install one of the
supported HBAs, see http://www.hp.com/go/connect. This option may also be used with non-HP
servers as long as the third-party manufacturer supports the HP SAS controller installed in their server.
This cabling option is described as Option 3 in this guide.
NOTE:
If you have a server with conventional parallel SCSI disk drives and controllers, you will need to purchase
and install one of the supported HBAs; alternatively you may wish not to connect this unit and instead
purchase an HP StorageWorks Ultrium SCSI Tape Drive.
Refer to www.hp.com/go/connect
Always refer to http://www.hp.com/go/connect BEFORE you install your tape drive to find out:
•If connecting to your SAS server is supported. Your server must support connection to tape drives.
•If you can connect to the host SAS controller or if you need to purchase an additional HBA.
•If you connect to the host SAS controller, will you lose the use of a hard disk bay? If so, which
hard disk bay will you lose?
NOTE:
Allnon-HPserversrequireanadditionalHBA.
Which operating systems are supported?
HP StorageWorks Ultrium drives can be connected to servers running under Windows®, Linux and
other major operating systems. Refer to the “Software Compatibility” section on our “HP StorageWorks
Tape Compatibility” web site (http://www.hp.com/go/connect/) for the most recent information about
the operating system versions that are supported.
How do I connect the drive to my server?
Installation requires a SAS host controller or host bus adapter (HBA) that supports tape.
IMPORTANT:
Always refer to http://www.hp.com/go/connect to find out which cabling option is appropriate for your
combination of server and tape drive and whether hard disk drive bays will be disconnected.
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Yes Yes Yes
Yes
No No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
OPTION 3:
Install new
HBA
OPTION1:
Connect to
spare port
OPTION 2:
Replace existing
SAS Cable
Cannot
install SAS
tape drive
Connecting
to HP
server?
Host HBA
supports
tape drive?
Host HBA
has spare
port?
Server has
spare PCI
slot(s)?
Need to
disconnect
disk bay?
OK to lose
disk bay?
Figure 2 Decision tree for selecting the correct cabling option for internal tape drives
OPTION 3
Connect to
external port
OPTION 3
Connect to
external port
Host HBA
supports
tape drive?
Connecting
to HP
server?
Host HBA
has external
port?
OPTION 1:
Connect to spare
internal port
Yes
Yes
OK to
lose
disk bay?
Yes Yes
Server has
spare PCI slot
for cable?
Host HBA has
spare internal
port?
No
Need to
disconnect
disk bay?
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Server has
spare PCI slot
for new HBA?
Cannot install
SAS
tape drive
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
OPTION 2
Replace existing
SAS cable
Cannot
install SAS
tape drive
No
Install
new HBA
Figure 3 Decision tree for selecting the correct cabling option for external tape drives
Internal drives
Thetapedriveisinstalledintoasparedrivebayinyourserverandisattachedtothehostserver’s
internal SAS controller or SAS host bus adapter.
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You need one industry-standard, 5¼-inch, half-height bay in which to install the HP StorageWorks
Ultrium tape drive. Different models of server require different mounting methods. Refer to your server
documentation for detailed information.
Table 2 Locating the appropriate installation instructions for internal tape drives
HP ProLiant
Option 1:
Connect to spare port, connection to host HBA supported and HBA has a spare SAS port
Do not modify the existing SAS configuration. Use the split cable supplied with the tape
drive to connect to the spare SAS port. See “Option 1: Connect cable to spare port on
host SAS controller”onpage26.
Option 2:
Replace existing SAS cable, connection to host HBA supported and HBA does not have a
spare SAS port
Use the split cable supplied with the tape drive to replace the existing SAS cable and connect
tothehostSAScontroller.See“Option 2: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and
replace existing SAS cable”onpage28.Caution is advised for this cabling option because
youmaylosetheuseofoneofyourharddiskdrivebays. If this is the case and the hard
disk drive bay is required for use now or in the future, you must install a new HBA, option 3.
Option 3:
Install new HBA, connection to host HBA not supported or hard disk drive bay occupied
Do not modify the existing SAS configuration. Purchase an additional HBA and use the
split cable supplied with the tape drive to connect to an internal port on the new host
HBA. See “Option3:ConnecttoanewHBA(someHPProLiantserversandallnon-HP
servers)”onpage31.
Non-HP servers
Option 3:
Install new HBA, connection to host HBA not supported
Do not modify the existing SAS configuration. Purchase an additional HBA and use the
split cable supplied with the tape drive to connect to an internal port on the new host
HBA. See “Option3:ConnecttoanewHBA(someHPProLiantserversandallnon-HP
servers)”onpage31.
Rack-mount drives
Specific installation instructions for rack-mount drives are not included in this guide. Refer to
http://www.hp.com/go/rackmount for the most up-to-date information.
External drives
IMPORTANT:
Deciding which HBA and cabling configuration to use with external drives is a complex choice and
supported configurations are constantly being updated. Always refer to http://www.hp.com/go/connect
for the latest information about cables and supported HBAs.
The supplied, split cable connects your tape drive to an internal port on your SAS controller. It is threaded
through the rear panel of the server and requires a spare PCI slot to accommodate the SAS connector
to the tape drive. The cable is attached to the host server’s internal SAS controller or an internal port
on the SAS host bus adapter.
You cannot use the supplied cable to connect to an external SAS port. If you wish to connect to an external
SAS port, you must purchase and install an additional HBA and an additional SAS cable and should
ensure you have sufficient, spare PCI slots to accommodate the HBA. If your server already has an active
external port and you wish to connect to it, you must purchase a different cable. (Some controllers have an
external connector, but its default state is inactive because the SAS channels are in use for internal disks.)
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Table 3 Locating the appropriate installation instructions for external tape drives
HP ProLiant, connecting to internal SAS connector
Option 1:
Option 1: Connect to spare port, connection to host HBA supported and HBA has a spare
internal SAS port. Back panel has spare PCI slot.
Do not modify the existing SAS configuration. Use the split cable supplied with the tape
drivetoconnecttothespareSASport.ThecableandSASconnectortothetapedriveare
threaded through a PCI slot on the server’s back panel. See “Option 1: Connect cable to
spareportonhostSAScontrollerorhostHBA”onpage39.
This option is also appropriate if you purchase an additional HBA and it has only internal
connectors. The split cable is connected to the SAS connector on the new HBA. Care must
be taken to ensure you have sufficient PCI slots to accommodate the HBA and cabling.
Option 2:
Replace existing cable, connection to host HBA supported and HBA does not have a spare
internal SAS port. Back panel has spare PCI slot.
UsethesplitcablesuppliedwiththetapedrivetoreplacetheexistingSAScable. The
tape drive is connected to an internal SAS port on the host SAS controller. The cable
andSASconnectortothetapedrivearethreadedthroughaPCIslotontheserver’sback
panel. See “Option 2: Connect cable to port on host SAS controller and replace existing
SAS cable”onpage42.
Cautionisadvisedforthiscablingoptionbecauseyoumaylosetheuseofoneofyour
hard disk bays. If this is the case and the hard disk drive bay is required use for now or
inthefuture,youmustinstallanewHBA.WerecommendanHBAwithanexternalSAS
connector (option 3), see “Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an
external SAS port”onpage49.
HP ProLiant, connecting to external SAS connector
Option 3:
(Install new HBA) Connect to external connector
See “Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an external SAS
port” on page 49. This installation requires you to purchase an SAS cable. You may also
need to purchase an HBA with external SAS connectors.
Non-HP servers, connecting to an internal SAS connector
This cabling option is not recommended for non-HP servers.
Non-HP servers, connecting to external SAS connector
Option 3:
(Install new HBA) Connect to external connector
See “Installing an external Ultrium tape drive by connecting to an external SAS
port” on page 49. This installation requires you to purchase an additional SAS cable. You
may also need to purchase an HBA with external SAS connectors.
Power specifications
CAUTION:
NeveruseacablewherepowerissuppliedthroughtheSASconnectorbecausethismaydamagethe
drive. For internal drives, always use a spare power cord from the server’s internal power supply to the
conventional power connector on the drive itself.
For a detailed product specification, please refer to our World Wide Web site (http://www.hp.com).
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Table 4 Power specifications
Ultrium 1760 and Ultrium 920
nl Ultrium 448 and Ultrium 232 nl
Power
consumption
13 Watts idle,
26 Watts typical,
40 Watts maximum
13 Watts idle,
20 Watts typical,
33 Watts maximum
Power
requirements
+5V @ 1.9A typical
+5V @ 3.9A maximum
+12V @ 0.7A typical
+12V @ 2.5A maximum
+5V @ 2.5A typical
+5V @ 2.5A maximum
+12V @ 0.7A typical
+12V @ 2.1A maximum
Power
requirements,
nl
external tape
drives
100–240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, auto-ranging,
0.7A maximum
100–240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, auto-ranging,
0.7A maximum
Using the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM
The HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM is a central source of information about your tape drive with utilities
for getting the best performance from your tape drive.
Use the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM to check installation, as described in this guide, and to verify
and troubleshoot performance after installation. It helps you to:
•Install your product, which includes access to drivers, and performance information and tools
•Learn about your product
•Register your product
•Buy media online
•Troubleshoot with HP Library & Tape Tools
18 Before you start

2Driversandbackupsoftware
In this chapter:
•“Install drivers ” on page 19
•“Upgrade backup software” on page 19
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 Tape driver provides better support
for all the features of your new tape drive.
The CD-ROM contains a driver install package for supported Microsoft Windows operating systems (see
also http://www.hp.com/go/connect). We recommend that you use the installer package on the HP
StorageWorks CD-ROM to install the drivers BEFORE you connect the tape drive.
NOTE:
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.
Updates to the drivers may be provided from time to time on the HP support web site
(http://www.hp.com/support). 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 http://www.hp.com/go/
connectfor the latest information on the availability of backup application upgrades and drivers.
Upgrade backup software
It is important to check http://www.hp.com/go/connect 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
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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.
1. Go to our connectivity web site: http://www.hp.com/go/connect and select tape backup.
2. Select software compatibility.
3. 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 Ultrium tape drives
support HP OBDR. However, you can only use this feature if your system configuration and backup
application also support it. See “Compatibility” on page 65.)
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
Your HP Ultrium 1760 tape drive includes hardware capable of performing data encryption while writing
and data decryption while reading, both at full speed. This is only possible with Ultrium 1.6 TB media.
See also “Ultrium 1760 tape drives and encryption” on page 60.
If you wish to make use of the encryption capability, you must enable this feature via the backup software
application. Refer to http://www.hp.com/go/connect to find out which applications support this
advanced data protection capability.
20 Drivers and backup software