AIX Tape Drive Backup

Currently I have a Dell Ultrium LTO 2 Tape Drive. I am going to have a IBM AIX server. Just wonder if it is possibe to connect this tape drive to the aix server? I have Brightstor Arcserver installed on another win 2003 server. Is it possible to install the arcserve agent on the aix and use the 2003 server to control the remote backup?

I am a bit afraid if it is possible to connect the DELL Drive to the AIX server.

I dont just wanna backup the data, but the whole system. Meaning once the system crash, we can restore the system right away.

My guess is that while it may work, it will not be supported by IBM. You should call IBM and open a PMR questioning if that particular drive is supported.