Adding NDMP storage units
On the NetBackup primary server, add an NDMP-type storage unit for the devices that contain the backup data. Most of the requirements are the same as for adding a Media Manager storage unit. The following procedure explains how to add an NDMP storage unit.
See the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume I, for more information on storage units.
The NDMP-type storage units are not used for backups to devices that are attached to NetBackup media servers. Use a non-NDMP storage unit instead.
See About remote NDMP.
To add NDMP storage units
- In the NetBackup Administration Console, select NetBackup Management > Storage.
- On the Actions menu, select New > New Storage Unit.
- In the New Storage Unit dialog box, enter the following:
Storage unit name
Enter a unique name for the storage unit.
Storage unit type
Select NDMP.
On demand only
Specify whether the storage unit is available only when a policy or schedule specifically requests it. If this option is not used, the storage unit is available to any NDMP policy or schedule.
Storage Device
Select the type of device for this storage unit.
NDMP Host
Specify the NDMP host; for NetApp cDOT systems, you must specify a cluster-management LIF. NetBackup does not support any other LIF type as the NDMP host name for storage device configuration.
Media server
Select the media server associated with this storage unit.
Maximum concurrent write drives
Select the maximum number of drives for concurrent writing.
Reduce fragment size to
Enter the minimum fragment size for this storage unit.
Enable multiplexing
Enter 1 as multiplexing is not allowed with NDMP storage units.
Maximum streams per drive
Select the maximum number of data streams to use with NDMP multiplexing.
Note:
You must select at least two data streams.
The remaining fields are described in the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume I and the online Help.
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