HPE BS580B Getting Started Guide

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HPE Ultrium Tape Blades

Overview

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HPE Ultrium Tape Blades

The HPE Ultrium Tape Blades are ideal for HPE BladeSystem c-Class customers who need an integrated data protection solution.
These half
data residing within the enclosure.
solution for BladeSystem c

Each
recovery software. In addition, each tape blade supports
of the operating system, applications and data from the latest full

Ultrium Tape Blades are the industry's first tape

blades and are developed exclusively for HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures.

HPE Ultrium Tape Blades

What's New

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-height tape blades provide direct attach data protection for the adjacent server and network backup protection for all
HPE Ultrium Tape Blades offer a complete data protection, disaster recovery and archiving

-Class customers.

HPE Ultrium Tape Blade solution ships standard with the option to download Yosemite Server Backup Basic backup and

HPE One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR), which allows quick recovery

backup set. HPE

Increased capacity and performance with the LTO-5 SB3000c, with capacity up to 3 TB on a single data cartridge (2:1
compression) and performance up to 1 TB/hr (2:1 compression).

• TapeAssure makes managing, optimizing and archiving on the HPE LTO Ultrium tape drives easier. This tool provides

additional management and monitoring capabilities.

• Compliance to 2013 ROHS requirements

Yosemite Server Backup Basic replaces Data Protector Express Basic as the software (downloadable) included with the

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HPE Ultrium Tape Blades

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HPE LTO Ultrium tape drives.

At A Glance

• Integrated into BladeSystem c-Class enclosures:

Models

HP StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium SB3000c Tape Blade

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BS580B

HP StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium SB1760c Tape Blade

NOTE: 0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory integration is indicated.

Kit Contents LTO-5

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Kit Contents LTO-4

• HPE StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium SB1760c Tape Blade HPE LTO-4 Ultrium 1.6 TB Data

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- Ideal direct attach tape-based data protection solution for customers who need an integrated data protection

solution.

• Complete data protection and disaster recovery solution:

- Ships standard with the option to download Yosemite Server Backup Basic software ideal for data protection

needs.
Supports One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR) for adjacent backup server. OBDR allows quick recovery of
operating system, applications and data from the latest backup set in the event of a hard drive failure.

• Versatility:

- Direct attach data protection of adjacent server and network backup of data via Ethernet for all other servers

within the BladeSystem c-Class enclosure.
Protects both half-height and full-height server blades.

• Hardware Data Encryption:

- LTO-4 SB1760c and LTO-5 SB3000c Tape Blades offer AES 256-bit hardware data encryption.

• Form Factor:

- Half-height blade optimizing slot utilization.

• Warranty:

- Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides a 3-year, next-day, parts exchange, limited warranty for the HPE tape

blades, plus 9x5 phone support for the duration of the warranty

0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory integration is indicated.

HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium SB3000c Tape Blade HPE LTO-5 Ultrium 3 TB Data Cartridge

SB3000c Tape Blade

SB1760c Tape Blade

• CD

• Yosemite Server Backup Basic (option to download)Coupler

• Install poster

• Warranty booklet

Cartridge

• CD

• Yosemite Server Backup Basic (option to download)Coupler

• Install poster

• Warranty booklet

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Key Features: LTO-5

Features of the HPE StoreEver LTO-5 Ultrium SB3000c Tape Blade include:

• LTO-5 Ultrium tape technology with 3 TB of capacity on a single data cartridge (2:1

Key Features: LTO-4

Features of the HPE StoreEver LTO-4 Ultrium SB1760c Tape Blade include:

• LTO-4 Ultrium tape technology with 1.6 TB of capacity on a single data cartridge (2:1

Direct Attach Data
Protection

Provides direct attach tape-based data protection of the adjacent server blade within the enclosure.

Network Backup

In addition to direct attach data protection of the adjacent server blade, the HPE LTO Ultrium Tape

server blade that needs network backup capability.

Complete data

The HPE Ultrium Tape Blades ship standard with the option to download Yosemite Server Backup

http://www.hp.com/go/obdr.

AES 256-Bit Hardware

The HPE LTO-4 SB1760c and LTO-5 SB3000c Tape Blades offer AES 256-bit hardware data

encrypted backups are completed without a loss in performance.

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SB3000c Tape Blade

compression) and performance up to 1 TB/hr (2:1 compression)

• AES 256-Bit hardware data encryption provides easy-to-enable security to protect the most

sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges.

• TapeAssure provides life and health information, utilization and operational performance for

media and drives

• WORM (Write-Once, Read Many) support offering a simple and secure method for archiving

records as part of a compliance solution to meet the toughest of industry regulations.

• Ship standard with the option to download Yosemite Server Backup Basic software and

supports HPE's One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR)

• Integrated data protection solution for BladeSystem c-Class enclosures

SB1760c Tape Blade

compression) and performance up to 576 GB/hr (2:1 compression)

• AES 256-Bit hardware data encryption provides easy-to-enable security to protect the most

sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges.

• WORM (Write-Once, Read Many) support offering a simple and secure method for archiving

records as part of a compliance solution to meet the toughest of industry regulations.

• Ship standard with the option to download Yosemite Server Backup Basic and supports HPE's

One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR)

• Integrated data protection solution for BladeSystem c-Class enclosures

Capability

Blades also provide network backup capability for other data residing within the blade enclosure. The
adjacent server to the tape blade becomes the designated backup server and other server blades
within the enclosure can perform network backups via the Ethernet connection within the enclosure.
This functionality is enabled by purchasing additional data protection software client licenses for each

protection and disaster
recovery solution

Basic software. In addition, the tape blade supports HPE's One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR)
disaster recovery solution. OBDR allows quick restores of your operating system, applications and data
from you latest full backup set. OBDR is supported for the server blade adjacent to the tape blade. For
more information on Yosemite Server Backup Basic software, please visit:
http://www.barracudaware.com/ysbbasic. For more information on HPE's One-Button Disaster
Recovery, please visit:

Data Encryption

encryption. AES 256-bit hardware data encryption provides easy-to-enable security to protect the
most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges. By using LTO-4 or LTO-5
encryption, not only is data fully capable of being compressed therefore maximizing capacity,

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TapeAssure

HPE TapeAssure makes managing, optimizing and archiving on the HPE LTO Ultrium tape drives

Instructions and downloads of HPE TapeAssure are available at: http://www.hp.com/go/TapeAssure

Linear Tape File System

HPE LTFS makes tape self-describing, file-based, and easy-to-use, it also provides users with the ability

http://www.hp.com/go/LTFS

WORM (Write-Once,

Critical to the success of data retention policies in highly regulated environments is the ability to store

are, cartridge memory, and tape formatting, the SB3000c,

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easier. This tool provides additional management and monitoring capabilities including:

• Life and health information for media and drives

• Information on media and drive utilization and operational performance

• Notifications of drive and media characteristics that fall below HPE recommended standards

TapeAssure health reports and alerts give you peace of mind knowing the condition of the drives, the
tapes and the data on each tape. TapeAssure monitors every backup to ensure the highest standards
of reliability, sends alerts when these standards are not met, and ensures that you can maintain the
drives and tapes used in an archive environment to have the highest integrity.

TapeAssure builds a database of drive and tape history information that you can export as .CSV
(comma-separated-value) files and import into Excel or other tools to create pivot-charts, pie charts
and bar charts for graphical presentation or further analysis. This data can be automatically exported
on a schedule or on demand and written to a local or network drive where analysis scripts can also be
run.

(LTFS)

to use standard file operations on tape media for accessing, managing and sharing files with an
interface that behaves just like a hard disk. In addition, LTFS provides the ability to share data across
platforms, as you would with a USB drive or memory stick. Simply load a tape into the drive, mount it
into the file system, and it becomes visible as a disk.

For more information, including user guide, downloads and compatibility, visit:

Read-Many)

and manage data in an unalterable state. Following stringent guidelines set forth by regulatory
agencies such as the SEC and HIPPA, IT organizations must now integrate new solutions and policies
that can verify the integrity of stored data for periods that can extend well beyond seven years.

The HPE SB3000c, SB1760c and SB920c Tape Blades feature the ability to archive and store data in
a non-rewriteable format that meets the most stringent regulatory guidelines. Using a combination of
integrated fail-safe features in the drive firmw
SB1760c and SB920c can archive large amounts of data for periods of up to 30 years in a secure,
untampered state. Since all SB3000c, SB1760c and SB920c Tape Blades include support for both
rewritable and WORM media, IT organizations can now easily integrate a secure, long-term archiving
solution into their current data protection strategy:

• A single drive to support all backup and archiving needs

• Two distinctive tape cartridges to easily distinguish and manage both rewriteable and WORM

data cartridges

• A specially designed WORM data cartridge with multiple integrated fail-safe features to

prevent accidental or intentional overwriting of data

• High-capacity, low-cost HPE WORM media that can store up to 3 TB (SB3000c) or1.6 TB

(SB1760c) of data on a single data cartridge

• Support from many backup and archiving software vendors, providing the most

comprehensive and mainstream support in the industry

• The LTO open standard that offers greater choice and compatibility across all third-

generation Ultrium products

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Density

The HPE Ultrium Tape Blades fit into a half height bay on the BladeSystem c-Class c3000 and c7000

Manageability

• Onboard Administrator module which provides a single point of control for intelligent

Compatibility and

Extensive compatibility testing with HPE BladeSystem c-Class server blades for the highest level of

list of qualified tape blade solutions.

BladeSystem c-Class

Installs into half-height bay of a BladeSystem c-Class enclosure. Compatible with the following

ade must have 2 processors installed. The Mezz Card and tape drive

http://www.hp.com/storage/SPOCK.

Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Not supported on some G7 Servers)

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enclosures.

management of the entire enclosure.

• Insight Display powered by the Onboard Administrator provides local management through

an LCD display conveniently sited on the front of the system.

• HPE TapeAssure provides life and health information, utilization and operational performance

for media and drives

• HPE Library and Tape Tools provide a robust diagnostic tool for Ultrium Tape Blades.

Integration Testing

compatibility

integration available in the industry. Please visit http://www.hp.com/storage/SPOCK for a complete

BladeSystem c-Class server blades:

HPE ProLiant Server Blades

• ProLiant BL260c G5 Server Blade (EOL)

• ProLiant BL280c G6 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL460c G6, G7 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL460c G5 Server Blade (EOL)

• ProLiant BL465c G5, G6, G7 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL480c Server Blade

• ProLiant BL490c G6, G7 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL495c G5, G6 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL620c G7 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL680c G5 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL685c G5, G6,G7 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL465c Gen8 Server Blade

• ProLiant BL660c Gen8 Server Blade

NOTE: In order to connect a standalone tape drive using the P721m Mezz Card, the
BL460c Gen8 Server Bl
are not recognized if this Server Blade only has 1 processor installed

HPE Integrity Server Blades

• HPE Integrity BL860c Server Blade

• HPE Integrity BL860c i2 Server Blade

• HPE Integrity BL870c i2 Server Blade

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• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x32 and x64)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

OpenVMS (Integrity Server Blades)

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• HP-UX (Integrity Server Blades)

NOTE: For the most up-to-date list of compatible operating systems, please visit

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hplinuxcert.html

Software Suite

Yosemite Server Backup Basic software

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http://www.hp.com/storage/SPOCK

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BladeSystem Server Linux matrix:

• Downloadable, Simple data protection that installs from box to backup in minutes

• Fast and robust disaster recovery using One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR)

HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM)

• Powerful server and server options/storage manager tool

• Monitors over 1,200 system wide parameters

• Configuration/Diagnostic Utilities

HPE Library and Tape Tools

• Robust diagnostic tool for HPE tape products

• Free download plus quick installation

• Intuitive user interface requires no training

• Web-based smart firmware downloads, updates and notifications