HP StorageWorks DAT Series - Run Library and Tape Tools for performance checks

Action recommended Additional information
Check the ISV software
configuration is optimized.
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DAT, DLT, DLT1 and DLTVS80 Performance
(Capacity and Speed).
Check if the drive is backing up
over a network (can cause poor
performance).
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DAT, DLT, DLT1 and DLTVS80 Performance
(Capacity and Speed).
Check the compression ratio
achieved on the drive.
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DAT, DLT, DLT1 and DLTVS80 Performance
(Capacity and Speed).
Click here for information on data
compression.
Check the performance of the
server using HP PAT test.
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troubleshooting and using performance
assessment tools.
Check for other peripherals on the
same bus.
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DAT, DLT, DLT1 and DLTVS80 Performance
(Capacity and Speed).
Check the SCSI adaptor set up.
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DAT, DLT, DLT1 and DLTVS80 Performance
(Capacity and Speed).
Check for the use of push agents.
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DAT, DLT, DLT1 and DLTVS80 Performance
(Capacity and Speed).
Check for the use of virus
detection software.
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DAT, DLT, DLT1 and DLTVS80 Performance
(Capacity and Speed).
Check the media usage, old media
can cause degraded performance.
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DAT, DLT, DLT1 and DLTVS80 Performance
(Capacity and Speed).
Click here for information DDS media care.
Click here for information on ensuring a
long life for the HP DAT product.
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Check drive using Library and Tape Tools
Action recommended
Additional
information
Run Device Analysis Test from Test drop down menu in HP
Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). Follow any troubleshooting
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