>What is the HSM agent for Novell, and does anyone have any
>positive comments on its use?


The HSM functions for Netware is accomplished by a product called "Netspace", 
from Avail Systems,
which uses ADSM defined as an output device ("a tape drive".
A free copy (for 45 days migration/unlimited recall) can be obtained from Avail 
Systems.
Visit their WEB-site
http://avail_web.avail.com/avail.htm

We have just started the process of evaluating this product, but it is too 
early to make any comments yet.