Owner manual

Either:
Follow the on-screen instructions to search for the required on the CD-ROM.
Or:
1. Cancel the wizard and insert the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM.
2. Select the install drivers link on the CD-ROM.
3. Run the automated installer and follow the process to load the onto the system.
4. On completion of the installation the tape drive will be ready to use.
Upgrade backup software
For optimum performance it is important to use a backup application that is appropriate for your
system's configuration. HP, Symantec, EMC and Computer Associates all provide suitable products.
Further details about these and other products that may be appropriate can be found on the Software
Compatibility page of our connectivity web site, http://www.hp.com/go/connect. It is important to
install any recommended upgrades.
NOTE:
Native backup applications, such as Windows Backup,are compatible with DAT tape drives, but are
not recommended because they do not support the full features of the tape drive and may cause
performance problems. If using this application, the user must always choose 4 mm even when using
8 mm tape with an HP StorageWorks DAT 160 or DAT 320 tape drive.
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 DAT tape drives support
HP OBDR. However, you can only use this feature if your system configuration and backup
application also support it. See “Using HP OBDR” on page 57.)
4. Make sure you have a backup application that supports HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives and
download any upgrades or patches, if required.
NOTE:
Certain backup applications require you to use their own Tape driver instead of the HP Tape driver.
Enabling encryption (DAT 320 only)
Your HP StorageWorks DAT 320 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 DAT
320 GB media. See also “DAT 320 tape drives and encryption” on page 50.
If you wish to make use of the encryption capability, you must enable this feature via the backup
software application. Refer to your supplier to find out which applications support this advanced data
protection capability.
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