Verifying the host connection

Procedure to verify the connection between the host computer and the library.

About this task

To verify the connections between the host computer and the library
  1. Install the application software and drivers that are compatible with the library. Backup software packages might require extra software or licensing to communicate with the robotics.
  2. Verify the connection between the library and the host by using the host server’s operating system utilities. Or, use the IBM® Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT) to verify the communication between library and host. See IBM Tape Diagnostic tool (ITDT).

See Host connectivity for compatible servers and software.