Virtual TapeServer 6.04.01 Installation Guide

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Preface
Welcome to the Virtual TapeServer Installation Guide. This guide provides installation and
configuration information for Virtual TapeServer (VTS). VTS enables host systems to read
from and write to an embedded or attached redundant array of independent disks (RAID).
The virtual tape drive emulates the type of tape drive specified during the initial installation
and setup process.
About this guide
The Virtual TapeServer Installation Guide is designed to help you attach and configure VTS.
This guide provides procedures for all tasks you must perform to start using VTS, including
cabling, hardware, configuration, licensing, and troubleshooting information.
Audience
VTS is designed for use by a storage area network (SAN) administrator or IT professional who
typically works with large data centers and is responsible for ensuring that data backups
occur in the organization. This document is designed for personnel who install or maintain
VTS. The audience should be familiar with configuring backup applications, Ethernet and
Fibre Channel networks, and tape libraries.
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