Tape unit in a HP Proliant ML360 ML

[Susana Sotelo]

Hi,

we recently bought a Proliant server to be used as webserver under Linux (Debian). We want to attach a tape unit in order to backup data.

I am considering the model DAT 160 SCSI (AG907AT/AG908AT), internal or external, and I need to know if I should buy an aditional controller for the tape.

The BIOS says that this server has two arrays installed (?): HP Smart Array P411 (Slot 6) and HP Smart Array P410i (embedded).

Do I need aditional hardware for the tape unit?

Thanks in advance.

[Johan Guldmyr]

Hello!

ML360? There is no such model.. DL360 maybe? What generation?

For the ML350 G5 see this link:

http://www.hp.com/products1/storage/compatibility/tapebackup/ISS/Detail/16-0039-0192.html

In there you can also click around and see recommendations for other servers.

[Susana Sotelo]

Hi Johan,

thank you for your answer. You are right, it was a misspelling. Obviously the number 6 goes with the 'G', and the correct model is ML350 G6.

If I buy a DAT 160 SAS internal/external, should it be possible to connect it to the SmartArray which I already have (P410i/P411)? Right now there are two SAS disks (146GB in RAID 1) attached to it.

According to this page, it should be possible (?).

http://www.hp.com/products1/storage/compatibility/tapebackup/ISS/Detail/16-0041-0192.html

Thank you again in advance.

[Johan Guldmyr · Accepted solution]

Yeup, that should work fine. It appears to work on both of your cards :)