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Blackhawk1
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Can VMs allow Windows Server to access tape drivers through SCSI?

The next likely candidate at our datacenter to migrate into ESX is another 32-bit Dell PowerEdge server. Thisserver is running Symantec BackupExec to back up our NAS device to tape. It connects to the tape drive throughan Adaptec 39160 controller card.Will I be able to configure the VM to allow the Windows Server 2003 guest O/Sto access the Dell tape drivers through this SCSI interface?

Are there any special tapes needed?

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AndreTheGiant
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It can work.

The tape must be SCSI or SAS on a dedicated controller.

But remember that Symantec does not support the product when runs in a VM.

Andre

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