HP Data Protector Express 6.0 Release Notes (TC330-96001, September 2011)
1 Release Notes
Version:
6.0
Description
Product models
• HP Data Protector Express 6.0
• HP Data Protector Express 6.0 Basic
Data Protector Express Basic is a special variant of Data Protector Express only available with the
purchase of HP StorageWorks tape drives, tape autoloaders, and MSL tape libraries. This edition
has a reduced feature set and environmental support compared to Data Protector Express. Customers
can upgrade from Data Protector Express Basic to Data Protector Express by purchasing either
upgrade LTU part numbers:
• TC333B (physical media kit)
• TC333BAE (eDelivery)
Summary features and the differences between Data Protector Express and Data Protector Express
Basic are described at http://www.hp.com/go/dataprotectorexpress/basic.
Update Recommendation
Update recommentation: Recommended
NOTE: Before upgrading, make a backup of your configuration and read all release notes that
apply to versions more recent than the one currently running on your system.
Supersedes
All previous versions of HP Data Protector Express Backup Server.
Operating Systems
Data Protector Express supported operating systems are listed below. For the latest device support
information and compatibility details, see the most current Data Protector Express compatibility
matrix posted at www.hp.com/go/dataprotectorexpress.
IMPORTANT: Review the minimum hardware requirements to verify whether your hardware will
support Data Protector Express.
• Server Operating Systems (32-bit and x86_64):
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (Enterprise, Standard, Foundation, Web Server)◦
◦ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 (all editions)
◦ Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 R2
◦ Microsoft Windows Enterprise Business Server 2008 R2
◦ Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 SP2
◦ Microsoft Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 R2 SP2
◦ Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 SP2
◦ Red Hat Enterprise Linux (WS/ES/AS) 5.5
◦ Red Hat Enterprise Linux (WS/ES/AS) 4.8
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