05-02-2014 12:50 AM
I'd like to install (on Windows 2012 Server) IBM driver for LTO Ultrium 6-H drive for fully use them in BackupExec 2012 (version 14.0 rev.1798).
In installation package from IBM are two versions install app.: install_exclusive.exe and install_nonexclusive.exe - which should I use for BackupExec?
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05-02-2014 12:56 AM
Currently BE 2012 does not support Windows 2012 for media server support (i.e. installing the core software on this OS), however it does support backup a remote Windows 2012 server. Media server support for Win 2012 would be present in the upcoming release of BE.
I would recommend to install the tape unit and BE on a supported OS and would also recommend using Symantec drivers for the tape drive.
05-02-2014 12:56 AM
Currently BE 2012 does not support Windows 2012 for media server support (i.e. installing the core software on this OS), however it does support backup a remote Windows 2012 server. Media server support for Win 2012 would be present in the upcoming release of BE.
I would recommend to install the tape unit and BE on a supported OS and would also recommend using Symantec drivers for the tape drive.
05-02-2014 01:49 AM
...BE 2014 which is deep in Beta testing will support Windows 2012 when it is released.
Thanks!
05-02-2014 04:10 AM
But my question is what installation driver is recomended for BE 2012 if i use IBM ultrium LTO6 tape drive - install_nonexclusive or install_exclusive ?
In ibm installation procedures is written:
5. For driver packages before v6.1.8.9, double-click install.exe in the driver
package.
For all subsequent levels, double-click either install_exclusive.exe or
install_nonexclusive.exe.
v install_exclusive.exe The driver issues automatic reserves on open. It also
prevents multiple open handles from the host to a drive from existing at the
same time, as is required by applications such as Tivoli Storage Manager.
This driver is also required for the failover feature to work.
v install_nonexclusive.exe The driver permits open handles from the host to a
drive to exist at the same time, as is required by applications such as
Microsoft Removable Storage Manager (RSM) or Microsoft Data Protection
Manager (DPM).
Note: Review with your software application vendor the supported or required
driver installation and configuration.
Now I have installed Microsoft driver from W2012 system (and it works) but i think backup will be faster if i install ibm driver.
05-02-2014 04:14 AM
We recommend using Symantec drivers for tape drivers, however your current setup (of installing BE 2012 on a Win 2012 server) is not supported yet.