Configuring the IBM 4000 array for NetBackup
You must add each NetBackup client and alternate client to the IBM array and make array devices available to the clients. In brief, the steps are the following.
To configure the IBM 4000 array for NetBackup
- On the IBM array, provide host name and port information for the NetBackup client. Note the following:
Define the host and host group.
A given host group must have a single host, and host name(s) must exist for every HBA port on the host.
The host name and host group name on the IBM 4000 must be the same as the NetBackup client name. If more than one host-HBA port entry exists, the host name can differ from the client name.
In the IBM Storage Manager interface, select AIX as the host type.
As part of the host definition, select the WWPN of the NetBackup client.
Your NetBackup client must be properly zoned on the SAN to allow communication between it and the array.
- Repeat step 1 for each NetBackup client or alternate client that uses the array.
- For every client and host group added, map an Access Logical Drive on LUN number 7 or 31.
- Create logical drives and map them to the host group. This step makes the logical drives visible to the NetBackup client. For details, refer to your IBM documentation.
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