HP Storageworks 1/8 autoloader and Backup Exec 8.6.

[CA1212847]

Hi,

I recently bought an HP Storageworks 1/8 autoloader and am using Backup Exec 8.6. Unfortunately I can't get any backups done as all the blank tapes I import into BE are showing as "cleaning media" (even though they aren't!) so I can't do anything with them.

Has anyone got any ideas for me to try and resolve this issue?

Thanks in advance!

Wanda

[Dave Farrington]

Hi Wanda
Ensure the Bacup Exec drivers are on the drive, download the latest version of L&TT and flash the firmware. This should resolve the issue for you.

Regards
Dave

[CA713937]

If you have one of the newer Ultrium 960, 448, or 232 autoloaders, then for Symantec/Veritas Backup Exec (BUE), the minimum version that supports them is 10.0 Build 5520.

With BUE, you also need a driver bundle. The version that first supports the 1/8 232/448/960 is release 46.
See: http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277477.htm

If you have a different drive type in your 1/8, then they were supported on earlier versions of BUE.