StoreEver LTO SAS full height tape drives user guide

2 Drivers and backup software
In this chapter:
• Install drivers (page 12)
• HP diagnostic, management and support tools (page 12)
• Upgrade backup software (page 13)
• Enable encryption (page 13)
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.
We recommend that you use the installer package on the HP Tape 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 Linux and 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, Linux and OpenVMS 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/
storage/spock for the latest information on the availability of backup application upgrades and
drivers.
HP diagnostic, management and support tools
The following utilities are available from HP, free of charge, and are highly recommended:
• HP Library & Tape Tools (L&TT) is the recommended diagnostic and support tool for your HP
tape drive. Use it to verify installation, update to the latest firmware and confirm that your
tape drive is functioning correctly before you use it for backup. L&TT version 5.0 onwards
offers integrated TapeAssure monitoring for Windows users so it is strongly recommended
12 Drivers and backup software