Not really. First, the backup is strongly suggested, but not required. Second, Gen 2 drives can read and write Gen 1 tape. I have 16 Gen 2 drives and ALL my offsite copies are written to Gen 1 tapes.
Tom Kauffman NIBCO, Inc -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David E Ehresman Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 8:09 AM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: Pre problem question The first thing the TSM server will want to do after bringing it up following ad TSM db restore is to do a TSM db backup. If you only have gen 2 dirves you'll want at least one gen 2 scratch tape. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 5/10/2006 8:39:25 PM >>> We currently have a 3584 library with lto Gen 1 tape drives. We are heading to a DR test where they have lto Gen 2 tape drives in a 3584. The os is aix 5.1 and we are using the atape drivers. In the test all we will need to do us read the data, no backup operations will be required. I am anticipating some type of problem but I don't know exactly what to expect. Has anyone had similar experience that can tell me what to expect? Thanks in advance. ******************************************** This message is intended only for the use of the Addressee and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please erase all copies of the message and its attachments and notify us immediately. Thank you. ******************************************** CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments are for the exclusive and confidential use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, distribute or take action in reliance upon this message. If you have received this in error, please notify us immediately by return email and promptly delete this message and its attachments from your computer system. We do not waive attorney-client or work product privilege by the transmission of this message.