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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.

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

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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 Guidearrow-up-right.

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

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