Tape Library/Integration of PBS into Autoloader

This article shows how to integrate a Tape Library / an Autoloader into the Proxmox Backup server.

Initial situation

- Proxmox Backup server with integrated HBA for the connection between PBS and Tape Library

- Quantum Superloader 3 (Autoloader)

- wiring between Tape Library / Autoloader and the Proxmox Backup server

Configuration

The following steps need to be performed, so that the Tape Library can be added:

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  First, the changer must be added to the PBS. To do this, click on "Tape Library", then on "Changers" and then on "Add". Now you can assign a name for the changer and enter the ISCSI path, which should be added automatically if the cabling is correct. Then you can add the changer by clicking on "Add".
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  After this, the drives must be added. Click on "Add" under "Drive". Here, too, a name can be assigned, and the changer and path can be selected. Click on "Add" to apply the configuration.
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  As an optional possibility, a key can be created under "Encryption Keys" for later configuration of the media pools.
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  In the following, the media pool can be created. Click on "Add" under "Media Pools". Assign a "name" and configure "Allocation & Retention Policy", as well as the encryption key.
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  The media is now labeled. Go to "Add Tape" under "Inventory" and configure "Drive" "Label" and "Media Pool".
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  Now all you have to do is create the backup job on the tape. To do this, go to "Backup Jobs" and click 'Add' to configure the backup job according to your requirements. Finally, you can create the backup job by clicking “OK.”
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  The status should now be on "Writable" under "Inventory".
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  After successful configuration, your system should look similar to this graphic.

After you have performed all steps, you have successfully integrated your Tape Library / Autoloader into the Proxmox Backup server.

Hint: Test the backup job for safety's sake before you use the system in the productive area.

Author: Niklas Pauli Niklas Pauli works in the product management team at Thomas-Krenn. He completed his general university entrance qualification at Freyung High School and then his training as an IT specialist for system integration at Thomas-Krenn.AG. After completing his training, he continued to work in the areas of Proxmox VE incl. Ceph, backup (Proxmox, Veeam, SEP). He is also a regular writer for the Thomas-Krenn-Wiki.

Translator: Alina Ranzinger Alina has been working at Thomas-Krenn.AG since 2024. After her training as multilingual business assistant, she got her job as assistant of the Product Management and is responsible for the translation of texts and for the organisation of the department.