Will Backup exec 2012 work with a HP lto-6 tape drive on Windows server 2003 x64?

Hello experts.

I need a definitive answer on this.

The new HP lto-6 tape drives say they do not come with drivers for Windows server 2003.

But the Backup exec HCL has the HP lto-6 drives listed as being supported with the backup exec tape driver.

Does this mean that if i use the Backup Exec device drivers for the HP lto-6 drive it will actually work on Windows server 2003 x64 even though there's no hp driver's available for 2003?

The specific device in question is a HP Ultrium 6650 lto6  External Backup Drive EH964A

We have corporate policies preventing us from upgrading to Windows server 2008.

Thanks in advance.