Supported servers and software

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IBM has many resources where you can check what software and servers your tape drive is compatible with.

Compatible servers and software

These attachments can change throughout the lifecycle of the product. To determine the newest attachments, or to get a comprehensive list of compatible software, do one of the following actions.
  • For a list of compatible software, operating systems, and servers for LTO tape drives, see https://www.ibm.com/it-infrastructure/storage/tape.
    Note:
    1. IBM® does not provide application software with the drive. To order software, contact your IBM sales representative, IBM Business Partner, or an independent software provider.
    2. If you attach your drive to a server with non-IBM software, contact your software vendor for a matrix of compatible hardware, software, firmware revisions, and adapters.
  • For complete IBM storage interoperability information for the tape drive in a storage area network (SAN) configuration, see the IBM® Interoperation Center (SSIC) at http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/ssic/interoperability.wss. The SSIC has details on supported operating systems, servers, switches, and adapters.
Note: Dependent on the use of Random or Sequential Mode, the drive might require an HBA with multiple LUN supports. Also, multiple LUN supports must be enabled on the host computer. When multiple LUN supports are not enabled, the host computer can see the tape drive, but not the library.

Supported device drivers

IBM provides device driver support for the LTO tape drives.

IBM maintains the current levels of device drivers and driver documentation on the web. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral and follow the steps to access this material.

  1. From the Fix Central web page, choose the Select Product tab, select System Storage from the Product Group list.
  2. Select Tape Systems from the System Storage list.
  3. Select Tape drivers and software from the Tape systems list.
  4. Select Tape device drivers from the Tape drivers and software list.
  5. Select the appropriate operating system from the Platform list and click Continue.
  6. Select the appropriate driver from the list.

The IBM Tape Device Drivers and Diagnostic Tool User's Guide can be found at https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/STAKKZ/dd_iug_kc/DD_kchome.html.