Tape Library backup strategy
Dears,
Kindly I have Tape Library MSL 2024 connected to symantec Backup Exec 2012, and i have 24 Tapes (3 TB).
Can anyone help me for the best strategy and usage of the tape library in my case? . How can i deal with them to get the best practice? As it is my first time to deal with tape libraries :)
Regards,
Ahmed
...OK, what OS are you running? If Windows Server 2003, stop and disable the Removeable Storage service as it clashes with BE's lock over the library.
Are you using a supported SCSI card (assuming that it is a SCSI tape library) or a RAID controller (not supported by HP!), and the same goes for SAS?
Is this a physical server or a VM (not recommended due to limited support...ie, if you can replicate your issue on a physical server, only then would Symantec support you)? And lastly, are the tape library's firmware along with the card it attaches too up-to-date?
Thanks!
- Try this1) Delete the library from BE2) Stop the media server and the library3) Start the tape library4) Start the media server5) Ensure that the library and tape drive is recognised and functioning correctly in the Windows Device Manager. The library should appear as an Unknown Medium Changer with a Microsoft driver and the tape drive should have a Symantec driver.6) In BE, install the library if necessary.