Suport for one library with one tape drive is free. When you (re)install BackupExec, make sure that you specify AutoLoader Support
You should be abkle to get drivers for both the loader and drive from the manufacturer support site. I'm almost certain that b8.6 does not provide a driver for LTO3 You can check teh HCL here http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/272874.htm
As long as NTBackup sees both the drive and loader, BackupExec should be able to use the same driversMessage was edited by:
Ken Putnam