Proliant ML530 and DLT 40/80 internal

[Allan Trias]

Is the DLT 40/80 or DLT80i compatible with the Proliant's ML530(1st Generation) internal ultra wide SCSI controller?

I am replacing my old DLT 35/70 internal with a DLT 40/80 internal drive.

Is it better to use the tape drivers provided by Veritas Backup Exec or by Compaq/HP? Do I need to disable the Compaq drivers to be able to use the Veritas drivers?

[David Ruska]

> Is the DLT 40/80 or DLT80i compatible with the Proliant's ML530(1st Generation) internal ultra wide SCSI controller?

Based on this page, it's not a tested configuration:
http://www.hp.com/products1/storage/compatibility/tapebackup/proliant/index.html

That doesn't mean it won't work. The internal controller is an Ultra2 (wide) controller, which has plenty of speed for the 6-12MB/sec DLT80.

As far as drivers, use what your backup application document recommends (probably the veritas driver in this case).

[Allan Trias]

The old Proliant ML530 server has a Dual Channel Integrated Wide Ultra2 SCSI controller.