HP Q1581A HP StorageWorks DAT USB Tape Drives User Guide (DW049-90902, Novembe - Page 36

test. Check, for software compatibility and install any

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4. You are now ready to carry out a backup and restore test to check that the drive can write data to tape. Use a blank cartridge. Windows Backup or Linux native backup applications can be used to check basic tape drive operation, but they will not support all the advanced features of your tape drive. We recommend that you upgrade your software application before running this test. Check http://www.hp.com/go/connect for software compatibility and install any recommended upgrades. 36 Verify installation

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You are now ready to carry out a backup and restore test to check that the drive can write data
to tape. Use a blank cartridge. Windows Backup or Linux native backup applications can be
used to check basic tape drive operation, but they will not support all the advanced features of
your tape drive. We recommend that you upgrade your software application before running this
test. Check
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for software compatibility and install any
recommended upgrades.
Verify installation
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