02-05-2013 01:57 AM
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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02-05-2013 02:06 AM
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)
02-05-2013 02:06 AM
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)
02-05-2013 02:07 AM
First place to check is BE HCL: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH137050
02-05-2013 02:51 AM
Thankyou. So essentially we would have to upgrade to Backup Exec 2012 in order to be able to upgrade our Media hardware?
02-05-2013 03:21 AM
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!
02-05-2013 03:22 AM
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