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LTO 6 Tape Drive Compatibility

DB1_FBUK
Level 2

Hi,

My company will shortly be purchasing an LTO 6 Tape drive (manufacturer and model yet to be confirmed). We are running Backup Exec 2010 R3 and I need confirmation that the Symantec Tape Drivers will be compatible with LTO 6 Tape Drives.

Thankyou

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Gurvinder
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BE 2012 has some LTO6 drives listed http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH175582 (refer Hardware Compatibility List)

BE 2010 doesnt (http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH137050)

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Gurvinder
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BE 2012 has some LTO6 drives listed http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH175582 (refer Hardware Compatibility List)

BE 2010 doesnt (http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH137050)

Kiran_Bandi
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First place to check is BE HCL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH137050

DB1_FBUK
Level 2

Thankyou. So essentially we would have to upgrade to Backup Exec 2012 in order to be able to upgrade our Media hardware?

CraigV
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Yes, that's correct.

Be aware of the major changes to BE 2012 compared with other versions, and make an informed decision.

Check below:

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/installing-be-2010-windows-2012-tape-drivers-wont-install

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=HOWTO74389

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH180232

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=DOC5215

Thanks!

Kiran_Bandi
Level 6
Partner Accredited

Yes, make sure you are choosing from the supported devices according to 2012 HCL.

PS: BE 2012 is a lot different from it's predecessors. If i were you i would wait till R2 comes out. No ETA announcements yet. The beta software will be available for download by the end of March, 2013.

Beta testing: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/upcoming-beta-programs-backup-exec