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How configure a TAPE STORAGE with Symantec Backup Exec 2014?

Alex575
Level 2

Hi.

I need some guidelines to do this. I don't know very well this product.

Is there someone help me?

Thanks a lot.

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AmolB
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First check if your device is listed in the Backup Exec 2014 Hardware compatibility list (HCL)

For HCL refer to http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH214803

BE can detect a tape device only if it appears in the Windows Device Manager so make sure the 

hardware is listed in the device manager. If its a Tape Library then its recommended to install 

Micorsoft drivers for the autoloader\medium changer and Symantec drivers for the tape drive.

To know more about  tape storage in BE I would suggest you to read  BE2014 Admin guide

(Tape storage section is on Pg#358 onwards)

For Admin Guide refer to http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7418

pkh
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As previously advised, make sure your tape library and tape drive is functioning correctly in the Windows Device Manager.  The tape library should appear as an Unknown Medium Changer with a Microsoft driver.

With these, then BE will be able to detect the library and automatically add it to the BE console.

Alex575
Level 2

Tape library and tape drive is functioning correctly.

I don't know how configure a tape storage from the wizard configuration.

I perform following steps:

Configure Storage -> Tape Storage

At this point, I don't know what select --> "Configure barcode rules for a robotic library" or "Configure robotic library partitions"

Which selection?

 

 

pkh
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If you you don't have 2 tape drives and mixed media, you don't have to set barcode rules. I would suggest that you do not create partitions in your library. Also, I would suggest that you read the Admin Guide which can be found in the BE installation directory

Laurie_Downey
Level 6
Employee

Try referring to the following tech document for information regarding tape device drivers for Backup Exec 2014: http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO98943