How to configure an unsupported Tape Library with Data Protector
The first step would be to consult the Data Protector support matrix to determine if you are using an unsupported tape library. You can also check /opt/omni/scsitab text file to see if your tape library and tape drives are listed in this file. The scsitab file can be updated and updates can be found on HP's site for your specific version of Data Protector. http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport
External
control
When
using the Data Protector "Next Step Wizard" select "Configure New
Devices" option and select the device type as "External Control".
External control
is a means to control libraries not known to Data Protector. If Data Protector
does not support a particular device, a user can write a script/program, that
will run the robotic control to load a medium from a particular slot into the
specified drive. It is possible to configure a library as an external control
by referring to a special script.
External Reference:
http://www.hp.com/go/ebs (HP Enterprise Backup Solution... both the design guides and the compatibility matrix can be found at this hp "go" URL)
http://www.hp.com/go/dataprotector
