06-26-2013 06:00 AM
Hi!
Reading "HP 9000 Virtual Library System User Guide" found the next description:
06-26-2013 06:15 AM
The same guide mentions ~
"Echo copy is managed through the automigration software, not the backup application"
I guess this is the reason there aren't any articles on the Symantec support site.
EDIT**
I am looking @ this link ~
http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02514892/c02514892.pdf
This contains info on the config as well.
06-26-2013 07:42 AM
06-26-2013 08:27 AM
06-26-2013 10:13 AM
You would think Symantec would work a little harder to support their partners. And not always give a blanket statement of "not supported." It should read, we didn't bother to test it.
The Echo copy pools all you to backup to disk, apply a retention period much like on a media set (append or overwrite) then the HP device autmatically copies that to physical tape, keeping the same retention, and bar code ID.
All the while when that process is complete, based on policies within the HP device, it will auto-delete the disk copy to free up space.
This way you write to 1 target. It's cloned to a physical tape, and all backupexec has to manage is the one barcode ID. You don't worry about two sets of media. Do a restore, and it'll only look for that barcode ID that is either on the device or on the tape. Which the HP device will present as needed regardless of where it physically resides.