Ed - There is so much to consider and your DR plan needs to be very specific to your environment otherwise you will get unpredictable results.  I will list a few things to consider but this may leave you with more questions than answers.

The first thing to understand is that Disaster Recovery is a process not a product.  The planning for a DR plan is the most overlook area and often leads to failure.  This is also the phase that sets the criteria for the required products.

You also must get executive buy-in.  Otherwise, why waste your efforts on a plan that will never be implemented.  You also need the business folks to understand their roles in non-IT functions which will be vital in the DR process.

When you do start looking at products consider them a tool not an end-all.  HP does make a very good product called HP OpenView Data Protector.  This competes with VERITAS NetBackup.  Data Protector supports a low-end function called One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) as well as high-end backup and archival processes.  There are also lots of peripheral products that support specialized processes like hot backups of databases.

In addition to the software consider some hardware as well.  Backing up your data first to disk and then to tape gives you greater flexibility and options.  You also need to put together the restore procedures and it must be tested.  While this seems rudimentary, the testing of the restore process is often bypassed.  It is also a good idea to also have availability to server and storage resources at an alternate site.  This can range from a cold process on the cheap to a fully functional hot-site.

I hope this information is helpful.  DR planning can be a daunting task.  You may consider doing lots of research and getting educated on the steps necessary to complete a DR plan but you may also consider getting a consultant to assist in the planning and implementation.

David