Backup using Sun DLT 7000

[bluealhunter]

Good day all,

I’ve inherited a Compaq Prolient server that I’d like to get a backup taken. I’ve also inherited a Sun DLT 7000 SCSI Tape Drive. I’ve plugged it into the SCSI port and I see it listed in device manager in “? Other Devices”. I do NOT see it as a possible destination when trying to do a backup using “backup” that came with 2003.
Any and all assistance will be appreciated…
Thanks

 

[ntinlin]

It should appear under Tape Drives rather than Other Devices.

What is the description it gives it?


2003 should see it as a standard DLT drive and use standard driver but perhaps Sun has put custom firmware into it so it isn't quite recognised. I know HP used to do that with their HP-UX boxes, despite all the drives being made by Quantum.

Unlikely that Sun would have a Windows driver I would think. Theoretically I suppose you could reflash the firmware to a Compaq version but unlikely to work.

You can pick up a Compaq internal or external DLT7000 on eBay for around $100 quite easily if you are careful so you might want to go that route.

 

[bluealhunter]

Thanks for the reply.

The description it gives is actually correct, "SUN DLT 7000 Sequential Tape Drive".

Sounds like I should give up on this drive an get a more Windows friendly device...

 

[ntinlin]

That is a pretty normal description but I guess 2003 isn't treating it as a generic DLT7000 drive for some reason.

You might want to try the General Back-Up Discussion folder as well.