Tape linked to hardened repository

[Maga84]

Good morning, I wanted to know if it's possible to link a tape directly to a hardened repository. I've already checked the feasibility of the connection and its visibility by Veeam Backup & Replication, and it appears correctly. I wanted to confirm whether, in accordance with security best practices, it's possible to link it to the additional modules that Veeam needs to add to the machine.

Thank you!

[david.domask]

Hi Fabio,

I've moved your topic to our Tape Forum as it's more about supported tape servers than general question.

Please see our User Guide page on Tape Servers:

The tape server role requires root access rights. For this reason, Veeam Software Appliance, Veeam Infrastructure Appliance and hardened repository cannot be used as the tape server.

So you will not be able to apply the tape server role to a Hardened Repository server, you will need to configure a self-managed tape server.

[Maga84]

Thanks, David, for both moving the topic and replying. I hadn't seen the link to the guide you provided; I'd completely missed the need for root access for the tape server.

Thanks again!

[MLang]

Hi folks.

Is the Veeam Infrastructure Appliance supported as a Tape Server in v13? I know there is no explicit role for it, but can I basically use the VIA as a basis and install the appropriate drivers needed for the tape library etc.?

Regards, Marc

[david.domask]

Hi Marc,

I've moved your post to an existing topic on the same subject.

The Veeam Infrastructure Appliance current cannot host the Tape server role; self-managed tape servers (Linux or Windows) will be required.

See our Support Statement on the Veeam Appliances, installation of additional software / drivers is not supported.

[MLang]

Thanks for the clarification.

[eldxmgw]

I was advised to post this as a feature request, although frankly, I find it rather ridiculous to have to request a basic function of a tape server, which has always been there, in this way.

The original topic was: https://community.veeam.com/discussion- ... #post88135

My original request was:
I wanted to abandon my bare-metal Windows Server/VBR12 instance because of Microsoft and finally switch to VSA.
So I set up and configured a bare-metal test installation of VSA on the server.
This server has a direct connection to the HPE MSL 4048 tape library via a SAS controller.
Full of anticipation, I then read: "Note that Veeam Software Appliance cannot be used as a tape server." at: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/u ... tml?ver=13
Seriously? That's incredibly counterproductive!
Now I'm supposed to set up and maintain another server because VSA doesn't have the usual integrated tape server role? I also haven't found any option in the web UI to integrate and use the currently running tape library via a tape server, as is usually the case.
Seriously? Did the DevOps team drop the ball here?

[david.domask]

Hi eldxmgw, welcome to the forums.

I've merged your topic with an existing topic on the subject.

Your point is understood, however please see the posts above regarding the the Veeam Appliances and tape devices -- we're aware of the request to remove this restriction, but at this time a self-managed tape server will still be required.