Virtual TapeServer 6.04.03 for NonStop Servers Release Notes

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Installation and Configuration
This section describes how to access information about installing and configuring the release
6.04.03 of VTS. It also provides compatibility notes.
Upgrades and updates
If you are upgrading from 6.03.x, you must upgrade to 6.04.01 before upgrading to 6.04.03.
Refer to the 6.04.01 Virtual TapeServer Release Notes and Operations and Administration
Guide for information about upgrading to 6.04.01.
To upgrade from 6.04.01, refer to the upgrade appendix in the Virtual TapeServer Operations
and Administrative Guide.
Backups
It is highly recommended that you back up your system(s) after deployment in your
environment or after major operations are performed, such as an upgrade. See the backup
procedure in the Virtual TapeServer Operations and Administrative Guide.
Configuration
Complete configuration information is documented in the Virtual TapeServer Operations and
Administrative Guide.
Compatibility
This section describes interoperability of VTS with host servers, backup management
applications, and browsers. For a complete list of hardware and application compatibility, see
the HP Virtual TapeServer Compatibility Matrix.
Host server support
All NonStop S-series, NS-series, and Blade systems are supported. However, the following
host servers were tested for use with VTS.
 HP Integrity NonStop NS1000 Server, H06.10.00 (Fibre Channel)
 HP NonStop S7000, SCSI only
Tape drive emulation
VTS emulates the following tape drive types:
 Fujitsu M2483B
 HP Ultrium 1-SCSI
 Sony DSX-500C
 Quantum DLT7000
 Quantum SDLT320
 Compaq Network Services Division 5257