Create an OpenStorage (OST) storage server
You can configure OpenStorage (OST) disk pools if you install an OpenStorage Disk Option license. Follow this procedure to create an OST storage server. See the NetBackup OpenStorage Solutions Guide for Disk for details.
To create an OpenStorage (OST) storage server
- On the left, select Storage > Disk storage. Select the Storage servers tab, then select Add.
- In the Storage type list, select Disk storage servers.
- From the Category options, select OpenStorage (OST).
- Select Start.
- In Basic properties, enter all the required information.
To select your media server, select the search icon. If you do not see the media server you want to use, you can use Search field to find it.
Select the correct Storage server type.
Select Next.
- (Optional) In Media servers, select Add to add any additional media servers you want to use.
Select Next.
- On the Review page, confirm that all options are correct and select Save.
After you select Save, the credentials you entered are validated. If the credentials are invalid, select Change and you can correct the issue with the credentials.
- (Optional) At the top, select Create disk pool.