Chapter 31: Introduction to Tape Library Setup

DPX is designed with comprehensive tape library support in mind.

Before using a tape library, you must set up the tape library.Tape library setup involves two major procedures, installation and configuration. Each of these procedures is described below.

• Tape Library installation entails creating the media changer device file needed to enable communication between DPX and the tape library media changer.

• Tape Library configuration entails defining the tape library properties so DPX can back up to and restore from media (tapes) accessible to the tape library.

Warning! DPX support for some of the documented operating systems has been discontinued.

See also. For the latest system compatibility details regarding supported hardware, file systems, applications, operating systems, and service packs, see Catalogic DPX 4.9.0 Compatibility Guide.

For more information about tape libraries in a NetApp environment, read knowledge base article 46357 – Configuring Tape Library Connected to NetApp Appliance.