Reference Guide
Advanced StoreEver Library Features
Direct Attached and SAN Support
HP
Data Protector
arcserve
Backup
CommVault
Simpana
(Backup and Archive)
EMC
NetWorker
IBM
Tivoli Storage
Manager
Symantec
Backup Exec
Symantec
NetBackup
Quantum StorNext
Software
Enterprise Class Libraries
HP Enterprise Secure Key Manager 4.0
4, 11
HP Enterprise Secure Key Manager 3.0
4, 11
HP Enterprise Secure Key Manager 2.1
4, 11
HP Secure Key Manager
4, 11
ESL G3
Dual Robot Support
3
High Density Expansion Module (HDEM)
Automated Media Pool (AMP)
7
Advanced Control Path Failover (ACPF)
9
Not Supported
10
Advanced Data Path Failover (ADPF)
9
Not Supported
10
Basic Control Path Failover (CPF)
8
Not Supported Not Supported
Basic Data Path Failover (DPF)
8
Not Supported
Expansion Module support
Library Partitioning
Mixed Media
2
Business Class Libraries
1/8 G2 & MSL Encryption Kit (EK)
6, 11
MSL6480 and MSL8096 / 8048 / 4048 / 2024
Library Extender
1, 5
Library Partitioning
Advanced Control Path Failover (ACPF)
9
Not Supported
10
Advanced Data Path Failover (ADPF)
9
Not Supported
10
Basic Control Path Failover (CPF)
8
Not Supported Not Supported
Basic Data Path Failover (DPF)
8
Not Supported
Advanced Drive Features
Application encryption key management
11
Not Supported
NOTES:
1) Only support on the MSL8096 / 8048 / 4048 / 2024 Libraries. The MSL6480 is already scalable with optional modules. 7) Supported by using partitions.
2) Supported with a patch from TSM. 8) Failover behavior may vary based on configuration. For more details see the:
3) ARCserve TestFix T146567 required.
4) ESKM, SKM & KMIP provide encryption keys for HP tape drives in HP tape libraries that are 9) Advanced Path Failover requires x64 OS drivers. Drivers available for Windows 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2; RHEL 6.2 / 6.3; HP-UX 11.31. For more details see:
transparent to the ISV software. Support with all ISV software in the Data Agile matrix.
5) The first time you install the Extender you must update the firmware in each Library individually. For future firmware
Advanced path failover functions with HP E series and Q series FC HBAs. Advanced path failover is
not
compatible with HP B series FC HBAs.
updates you can update both Libraries at the same time with the Extender Firmware Package. Advanced path failover functions with HP B series, C series, and H series FC switches.
More details at MSL Tape Library Expansion Upgrades and Options 10) IBM TSM is currently not support with HP-UX APF drivers.
6) EK is designed to provide encryption keys to supported HP tape drives in HP Business Class tape libraries, 11) For tape drives with hardware encryption support (LTO6, LTO5 & LTO4)
transparent to the ISV software. Its use with all ISV software in the Data Agile matrix has been verified, and is fully supported.
HP Data Agile Compatibility Matrix - BackUp, Recovery & Archive
IMPORTANT: See the StoreEver "Software Partner Support" page for the latest supported versions of backup software.
HP StoreEver Tape Libraries Failover User Guide.
HP StoreEver Tape Libraries Failover User Guide.
August 2014, v2
Refer to "How to use this Document" on page 2.
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