Getting Started With Stac® Replica™ Backup for HP SureStore Tape September 1999
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Contents 1 Quick View ................................................................................................... 1 2 Introduction ................................................................................................. 3 The Replica Solution for Server Backup ........................................................ 3 What Version of Software Do I Have? ....................................................... 3 For More Information About Replica ..............................................
Contents Manually Recovering a NetWare System Volume ................................... 39 6 Caring For Your Tape Drive ...................................................................... 41 Care of the Tape Drive ................................................................................ 41 Choosing Tapes for Your Tape Drive........................................................... 41 Erasing Tapes .........................................................................................
1 Quick View This chapter provides a summary table for quickly finding procedures in this Getting Started guide. If you are an experienced network administrator, you can also use the table as a quick reference guide to the procedures in the document. Shortcut icon Task For more information Install Replica 1. Prepare to install Replica. See Chapter 3 for a list of requirements for installing Replica under Windows NT or NetWare. 2. Install the Replica software.
Chapter 1 Shortcut icon Quick View Task For more information Restore files and folders from a mounted tape 1. Insert the backup tape cartridge in the tape drive. 2. From the desktop icon or Start menu, open the restore files shortcut. Replica starts and immediately displays the Mount Tape window. 2 3. Prepare for mounting by selecting a tape drive, choosing the volume to restore, and assigning a drive ID to the tape. 4. Click the Mount button. 5.
2 Introduction This guide helps you protect the valuable data stored on your HP NetServer using your Stac Replica backup software. The guide tells you how to install, set up, and use the software. It also provides instructions for caring for your HP SureStore tape drive and tells you where to find information on performing tape diagnostics. The Replica Solution for Server Backup With Stac Replica for HP SureStore Tape, you get a powerful backup program that makes file backup as easy as pressing a button.
Chapter 2 Introduction • The CD-ROM for product number C4394A is titled "HP SureStore Tape Server/PC Workstation Backup, Replica Backup for HP SureStore Tape, HP Colorado Backup II." This version of Replica does not have the disaster recovery feature. If you have product C4394A, and want to upgrade to the version of Replica that contains the disaster recovery feature, contact your HP representative and order HP product number C4396A.
3 Installing Replica This chapter provides instructions for installing Stac Replica drivers and software under Windows NT or NetWare. Review the section that applies to the operating system running on your HP NetServer before starting the Replica installation. Installing Replica for Windows NT This section provides instructions for installing Replica and its related files on an HP NetServer running Windows NT.
Chapter 3 Installing Replica Creating a Drivers Diskette If you don’t have an HP NetServer Windows NT drivers diskette, you may need to create one before you can install the T20. NOTE You do not need to create a drivers diskette if you installed NT 4.0 using HP Installation Assistant. Installation Assistant automatically copied the T20 device drivers to C:\HP\DRIVERS\T20. It automatically copied the files necessary to install the Stac Replica backup software to C:\I386\$OEM$\STAC.
Chapter 3 Installing Replica The system starts scanning for any connected tape drives. If it locates an HP SureStore T20 tape drive, a message appears identifying it as an HP T20 device. 3. Click the OK button to start installation of the device driver. 4. You need to install the driver from the drivers diskette you created in the previous section or from the C: drive if you installed NT 4.0 from using HP Installation Assistant.
Chapter 3 Installing Replica If your HP NetServer is running Windows NT 3.51: To install Replica on an HP NetServer running Windows NT 3.51, you must first install the T20 device driver. Adding a T20 Device Driver To add the T20 device driver: 1. Reboot the HP NetServer from the installed operating system. 2. Open the Main folder and double-click the Windows NT Setup icon. 3. Choose Add/Remove Tape Devices from the Options pull-down menu. 4. Click the Add button.
Chapter 3 Installing Replica 2. Execute the SETUP.EXE file for the language you want to use: ◊ For the English version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\eng_nt directory. ◊ For the French version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\fre_nt directory. ◊ For the German version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\ger_nt directory. ◊ For the Spanish version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\spa_nt directory. 3.
Chapter 3 Installing Replica For the administration PC: • Windows 95 or Windows 98 • At least 8 MB RAM • At least 4 MB free disk space • A 1.44 MB floppy disk drive • A network connection to the servers protected by Replica • Administrator privileges for server access NOTE For successful installation of Replica on the NetWare server, Windows 95 or Windows 98 must be running on the administration PC. Installing from any other operating system will result in an incorrect installation.
Chapter 3 Installing Replica If you used the Installation Assistant feature of the HP NetServer Navigator CD to install NetWare 4.2, your STARTUP.NCF file will probably contain a load statement that reads "LOAD AIC78XX.DSK …" which means that your system is DDFS-based, or "LOAD AHA2940.HAM …" which means that your system is NWPA-based. If you don't see one of these LOAD statements, look for a LOAD statement where the file name extension for the file is .DSK or .HAM. Press ESC to close the STARTUP.
Chapter 3 Installing Replica ◊ For the German version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\ger_nwpa directory. ◊ For the Spanish version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\spa_nwpa directory. • To install the DDFS version: ◊ For the English version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\eng_nw directory. ◊ For the French version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\fre_nw directory. ◊ For the German version, execute SETUP.EXE from the \stac\ger_nw directory. ◊ For the Spanish version, execute SETUP.
Chapter 3 Installing Replica Installing TapeAssure for HP T20 Tape Drive Verification and Diagnostics HP provides an easy-to-use software utility, TapeAssure, that lets you confirm that the HP SureStore T20 tape drive is properly installed and set up for operation. You can also use the utility to perform diagnostics on your tape drive. In addition, TapeAssure provides tips for resolving any tape drive problems. TapeAssure is available on your HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM.
4 Backing Up Your Data This chapter provides instructions on the following topics: • How to use Replica’s Configuration Wizard to quickly set up the automatic backup of server volumes on a regular schedule. • How to perform an immediate, "off-schedule" backup of the server volumes you designated for automatic backup with the Wizard. • Where to find information on creating the disaster recovery disks necessary for using the disaster recovery feature.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data Creating a Backup Configuration (Windows NT) NOTE Instructions for creating a backup configuration are provided separately for Windows NT and Novell NetWare systems. This section applies only to HP NetServers running Windows NT. The Configuration Wizard is your starting point for setting up your Replica backups. With the Wizard, it is easy to create a configuration that backs up specified server volumes on a regular schedule.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data 4. Choose a tape drive from the menu of available tape drives, then click Next. NOTE If the tape in the selected drive contains data from a previous Replica backup, the Wizard asks you to confirm the overwriting of the data based upon the new configuration. The Wizard displays the Drive Selection window listing HP NetServer drives that are available for backup. By default, each drive appears with a red check mark indicating that it is designated for backup. 5.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data Figure 4-3. Backup Schedule Window 7. Use the arrow buttons to specify the time (in 24-hour format) that you want Replica to perform the backup, or select the contents of the Time field and enter the desired time. 8. Click the button that corresponds to the schedule you want (Monday through Friday, or Every day), then click Next.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data Figure 4-4. Managing Your Tapes Window 9. Select the check box to enable the daily reminder feature, then click Next. The Wizard displays the Backup Check window where you set the time of day at which Replica checks if the next scheduled backup will be successful. Figure 4-5.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data 10. Use the arrow buttons to display the time (in 24-hour format) when Replica will perform the backup check, or select the contents of the Time field and enter the desired time. Typically, you should schedule the backup check during business hours so that someone is available to correct any problems that Replica detects--for example, an empty tape drive or too much data for the backup tape. Replica displays the Mount a Tape Volume window. Figure 4-6.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data Figure 4-7. Backup Summary Window The window displays summary information for the backup configuration, including the volume(s) designated for backup and the target tape drive. 13. Click Finish to complete the setup. Replica displays a message indicating that it is updating the Wizard backup job.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data Creating a Backup Configuration (NetWare) NOTE Instructions for creating a backup configuration are provided separately for Windows NT and Novell NetWare systems. This section applies only to HP NetServers running Novell NetWare. The configuration Wizard is your starting point for setting up your Replica backups. With the Wizard, it is easy to create a configuration that backs up specified server volumes on a regular schedule.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data 3. Choose a server from the Host Replica Server menu, enter the user name and password that provide access to the selected server, then click Next. Upon validating the log-in information, Replica opens the connection to the server and displays the Tape Drive Selection window in which you identify the tape drive you’ll be using for backups. Figure 4-9. Tape Drive Selection Window 4. Choose a tape drive from the menu of available tape drives, then click Next.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data 5. Click volumes in the list to mark the ones you want backed up with a red check. For example: Figure 4-10. Volume Selection Window IMPORTANT 24 The Wizard won’t permit you to choose more data than it estimates will fit on a tape in a compressed form (20 GB). If it detects a problem, a warning message appears, asking you to reselect the drives.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data 6. Click Next to proceed to the Backup Schedule window where you set the time of day for the backup, and select either a five-day or seven-day schedule for daily backups. Figure 4-11. Backup Schedule Window 7. Use the arrow buttons to specify the time (in 12-hour format) that you want Replica to perform the backup, or select the contents of the fields and enter the desired time. 8.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data Figure 4-12. Managing Your Tapes Window 9. Click Next to proceed to the final Wizard window, the Backup Summary window. Figure 4-13. Backup Summary Window The window displays summary information for the backup configuration, including the volume(s) designated for backup and the target tape drive. 10. Click Finish to complete the setup. Replica displays a message indicating that it is updating the Wizard backup job.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data When the update is complete, the configuration you created with the Wizard becomes the default backup configuration--Replica automatically performs the verification and backup at the scheduled time. NOTE In addition to the automatic backup you configured with the Wizard, you can also perform an immediate, unscheduled backup of the same volumes you selected for the configuration. For more information, see the following section, "Performing an Immediate Backup.
Chapter 4 Backing Up Your Data For more information on Status window features, see the Status chapter in the Replica for SureStore Tape User’s Guide stored in PDF format on your HP SureStore Tape CD-ROM. When the backup is complete, you can click the History tab in the Status window to display any status messages generated during the backup. These messages confirm a successful backup, or tell you why the backup failed.
5 Restoring Files and Folders In case of hardware failure or accidental erasure of files, you can use Stac Replica’s restore files shortcut to mount the appropriate backup tape as a removable drive, then restore the lost or damaged files by simply copying the originals to the desired location. Restoration is a three-step process: mounting the backup tape as a drive, copying the files to the desired location, then dismounting the tape volume.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders Restoring Files (Windows NT) By mounting the appropriate backup tape as a volume on your HP NetServer, you can quickly restore individual files and folders--without having to perform tedious partitioning and formatting of a disk to receive the restored data. Follow these instructions to restore files from a mounted tape volume to an HP NetServer running Windows NT.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders 4. Click the name of the drive that was the origin of the folders/files that you want to restore. Replica marks the selected drive with a red check. For example: Figure 5-3. Replica Marks the Selected Drive with a Red Check 5. From the Tape library list, select the backup tape containing the files you want to restore. 6.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders Figure 5-4. Status Window Displays Messages About Replica’s Progress NOTE The mounting of a tape as a removable drive can take several minutes. When the tape volume is mounted and available for access, the text in the Mount status field changes from Mounting... to Mounted. 8. After the tape is mounted as a volume, use the Windows Explorer or File Manager to copy the restored files to the proper location.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders Restoring Files (NetWare) By mounting the appropriate backup tape as a volume on your HP NetServer, you can quickly restore individual files and folders--without having to first prepare a disk to receive the restored data. To restore files from a mounted tape volume: 1. Insert the tape cartridge containing the backed up files in the tape drive. 2. From the desktop or Start menu under the Replica Program Group, open the restore files shortcut.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders Figure 5-6. Mount Tape Window NOTE In addition to restoring files from a mounted tape, you can also perform a volume recovery where all of the backed up files from a drive are returned to their original locations or to another drive. For more information on volume recovery options, see Recovering chapter of the Replica for SureStore Tape User’s Guide. 4.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders Figure 5-7. Backed-up Volumes Appear Below the Server Icon 5. Click the name of the volume containing the folders/files that you want to restore. Replica marks the selected volume with a red check. For example: Figure 5-8.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders 6. From the Tape Library list, select the tape containing the backed up files you want to restore. 7. Click Mount Tape. Replica begins mounting the volume you selected from the server list. 8. Click the Status tab to bring forward the Status page displaying messages about the operation’s progress. Figure 5-9. Status Window Displays Messages About Replica’s Progress NOTE The mounting of a tape as a removable drive can take several minutes.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders 10. After the tape is mounted as a volume and connected to the administration PC, use the Windows Explorer or File Manager to copy the restored files to the proper location. NOTE Do not close the Mount Tape window if you plan to immediately dismount the tape volume--it must be open with the tape volume selected for Replica to dismount the tape.
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders Optimizing Replica File Protection Although Stac Replica for HP SureStore Tape Edition is optimized for backing up and restoring data files, there are steps you can take to optimize Replica’s file protection capabilities. Separate your data files from system files by storing the data files on volumes other than the drive on which the operating system is installed (typically drive C).
Chapter 5 Restoring Files and Folders 2. Install the Windows NT operating system from the NOS installation CD-ROM. 3. Use the Installer utility to restore the original partitions and format disk volumes. 4. Reconstruct the original server configurations, including hardware setups, passwords, and profiles. 5. Re-install your applications on the HP NetServer. 6. Re-install Replica software according to the instructions in Chapter 3. 7.
6 Caring For Your Tape Drive This chapter provides information about caring for your HP SureStore T20 tape drive and its cartridge tapes. Care of the Tape Drive The HP SureStore T20 tape drive is simple to care for. No routine cleaning or maintenance is required. CAUTION Do not clean the tape drive’s read-write head. Do not degauss or demagnetize the tape drive’s read-write head. This will damage the tape drive.
Chapter 6 Caring For Your Tape Drive Erasing Tapes The Erase or Format utility provided by most backup applications is the safest and quickest method of removing data from your tapes. NOTE Do not erase tapes with bulk erasers. Magnetic bulk erasing removes the tracking reference points that are placed on the tape at the factory. Without these points, the tapes cannot be read by your tape drive.
Chapter 6 Caring For Your Tape Drive The back of the cartridge will be flush with the recessed bezel. Figure 6-1. Inserting the Tape Cartridge CAUTION Interfering with a tape cartridge during operations can cause data loss and may make the tape temporarily unrecordable.
Chapter 6 Caring For Your Tape Drive To remove a tape cartridge from the drive: 1. Wait until the operation light on the front of your tape drive stops blinking and your backup software indicates that it is all right to remove the tape cartridge. Do not remove a tape cartridge during an operation. See the Caution above. 2. Grasp the tape cartridge firmly and pull it straight out of the drive.
Chapter 6 Caring For Your Tape Drive Caring for Your Tape Cartridges Your data is valuable. Treat cartridges with respect so that they provide you with the security you need. Follow these guidelines for handling tape cartridges: • Do not open the tape door unnecessarily. This may expose the tape to contamination or damage. • Do not touch the tape or leader. Dust and natural skin oils can affect tape performance.
Chapter 6 Caring For Your Tape Drive • Store cartridges in their plastic cases in an environment that is free from dust. Ordering Information HP products are recommended for use with the HP SureStore T20 tape drive. For information on ordering tape cartridges and SCSI cables, see the HP NetServer Support web site.
A Tape Drive Specifications This chapter provides the technical specifications for the HP SureStore T20 tape drive and lists part numbers for compatible tape cartridges, SCSI cables, and accessories.
Appendix A Tape Drive Specifications Power Requirements External: Tape Drive: +16 VDC @ 1.3 A Power Supply: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0A Internal: 5V ±5%, 0.9A peak, 0.8A max steady state 12V ±10%, 2.5A peak, 1.3A max steady state Physical Specifications Internal: Dimensions: 43 mm H x 149 mm W x 206 mm D (1.69 in x 5.86 in x 8.1 in) (1.69 in x 5.86 in x 7.87 in) Weight: 0.8 kg (1 lb, 12 oz) External: 48 Dimensions: 55.9 mm H x 147 mm W x 208 mm D (2.2 in x 5.8 in x 8.2 in) (2.5 in x 7.
B Software License, Warranty, and Support HP Software License Agreement ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN THE SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF THE SOFTWARE IS BUNDLED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.
Appendix B Software License, Warranty, and Support Transfer. Your license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the Software. Upon transfer, you must deliver the Software, including any copies and related documentation, to the transferee. The transferee must accept these License Terms as a condition to the transfer. Termination. HP may terminate your license upon notice for failure to comply with any of these License Terms.
Index 5 5 GB mini-cartridges, 41 A accessories, 46 acclimatizing tapes, 45 B backup check scheduling, 20 backup software:Erase utility, 42 blinking light, 44 bulk eraser, 42 C care instructions, 41 caring for your tape drive, 41 cartridge.
Index for Microsoft Back Office Small Business Server, 6 for Windows NT 3.51, 8 for Windows NT 4.
Index caring for, 45 compatible with drive, 41 electromagnetic interference, 45 erasing, 42 inserting, 43 inserting and removing, 42 no bulk erasers, 42 operating conditions, 45 reference points, 42 removing, 44 storing, 45 temperature and humidity ranges, 45 write protecting, 44 tape door, 45 tape drive care of, 41 dimensions, 48 weight, 48 tape drive specifications, 47 backup speed, 47 interface, 47 reliability specifications, 47 tape format, 47 tape.
