1. Downloading the HFS TSM software
Now that you have successfully registered your requirement to use the HFS backup service you need to download and install the appropriate software.
Not yet registered? Then please complete the registration process before downloading and installing the software.
1.1. About the TSM software
- It is sourced solely via the HFS web pages.
- It is installed on the appropriate client platform.
- It is not installed on any beta or Release Candidate (RC) Operating System.
- A fresh installation requires a direct connection to the University network; for VPN-based backup systems only, a VPN connection can be used.
- It is upgraded when the HFS service requires it to be.
- It is uninstalled from the client system when the client no longer has use of the HFS service.
Click the relevant platform link below to go to pages to download, install and configure the TSM client software.
1.2. Supported operating systems
| Operating System | OS Version | TSM Client Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 7, 8, 2008, 2008R2, 2012, Vista | 6.4.0.6 | Further Information |
| 2003 | 6.3.1.1 | Further Information | |
| XP | 6.2.5.0 | Further Information | |
| Apple Macintosh | OS X 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion) | 6.4.0.5 | Further Information |
| OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) | 6.3.1.0 | Further Information | |
| Linux | Linux 64-bit | 6.4.0.7 | Further Information |
| Linux 32-bit | 6.2.5.0 | Further Information | |
| Solaris | Solaris 10 and 11 (SPARC) | 6.4.0.1 | Further Information |
| Solaris 10 (x86_64) | 6.2.5.0 | Further Information | |
| Novell Netware | Netware 6.50 | 5.5.2.6 | Further Information |
IT Services only provide new TSM account registrations for those platforms listed above.

