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
- On the left, click Storage, then Storage units.
- Click Add. In the Add storage unit dialog, select Drives and robots from the Storage type drop-down. Click Start.
- In the Add Tape storage unit page, enter the following:
Storage unit name
Enter a unique name for the 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.
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.
Click Next.
- In the Storage devices page, select the storage device to attach to the storage unit. Click Next.
- In the Media server page, select the media server associated with this storage unit. Click Next.
- In the Review page, check the entire configuration, and click Save.
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