Using a cluster_mgmt vserver LIF as the NDMP client name in non-CAB-aware versions of NetBackup
With this method, node-scope-mode is disabled on the cluster and a cluster_mgmt Vserver LIF name(s) are configured in an NDMP policy in NetBackup.
Pros
A cluster_mgmt LIF can see every volume on the node, so with the proper configuration it is not necessary to change either the NetBackup policy or move a LIF if a volume moves to another node.
This method is most like previous versions of ONTAP and non-CAB-aware versions of NetBackup.
Cons
There is no visibility to tape drives in this configuration, so backups will still be 3-way.
A cluster_mgmt LIF has to be created on each node for the admin vserver.
It is still necessary to carefully track data when requesting a restore to ensure the desired data is restored.