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How to format tape Cartridge to LTFS
Hello experts,
I have a tape drive HP MSL 2024 connected to a backup server (Windows 2012) via SAS Cable.
I want to use an archive feature from my backup application "Asigra Cloud Backup" which only use tape drive cartridge formatted with LTFS (linear tape file system)
So , I have download the application HP Storeopen, but It fails when I try to format the tape drive cartridge.
Please help, and if possible let me know also the different solutions to format tape cartridge to LTFS .
I have a tape drive HP MSL 2024 connected to a backup server (Windows 2012) via SAS Cable.
I want to use an archive feature from my backup application "Asigra Cloud Backup" which only use tape drive cartridge formatted with LTFS (linear tape file system)
So , I have download the application HP Storeopen, but It fails when I try to format the tape drive cartridge.
Please help, and if possible let me know also the different solutions to format tape cartridge to LTFS .
Which did you download? StoreOpen stand-alone or StoreOpen Automation. Stand-alone wouldn't know how to put the tape in the drive although you can do that manually via the library web GUI or front panel. (I must admit I haven't used either product)
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Tivoli storage Manager was using the MSL 2024, but I have just stop the connection between tivoli and the tape drive.
The result is still the same, the formatting still fails
The result is still the same, the formatting still fails
LTFS15000I Starting mkltfs, HP StoreOpen Automation version 3.0.0, log level 2
LTFS15041I Launched by "..\mkltfs.exe --device=Changer0 -s NT0100L6"
LTFS15042I This binary is built for Windows
LTFS15043I GCC version is 4.7.2
LTFS17087I Kernel version: Windows
LTFS17085I Plugin: Loading "ltotape_win" driver
LTFS20013I Drive type is HP LTO6, serial number is HUE60603D0
LTFS20116I Mfg-assigned serial number is HUE60603D0
LTFS12012E Cannot open device: failed backend open call
LTFS10004E Cannot open device 'Tape2147483646
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Thanx a lot @andyalder.
Following your post, I have downloaded L&TT and I have used it to upgrade my library and drive firmware.
I also ran a few test using L&TT and now the LTFS formatting with StoreOpen Automation works fine!!
Following your post, I have downloaded L&TT and I have used it to upgrade my library and drive firmware.
I also ran a few test using L&TT and now the LTFS formatting with StoreOpen Automation works fine!!