NetBackup Web Management Console (nbwmc) ports
The NetBackup master server runs a process called Web Management Console (nbwmc) that manages requests for certificate and host management. This process also runs the configuration service that manages communication with the media servers that are configured for cloud storage.
Table: NetBackup Web Management Console (nbwmc) ports
Port | Source | Destination | Process | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1556 | Master server | Media server |
| Allow inbound and outbound communication between master server and all media servers that are configured for cloud storage. This port is not user configurable and is used when master server and media servers are of NetBackup version 8.2 and later. |
5637 | Master server | Media server |
| Allow inbound and outbound communication between master server and all media servers that are configured for cloud storage. This port is used to provide back-level media server support. Only media server versions 7.7.x to 8.1.2 are supported. Ensure that the older media servers use this port. Communication with the master server fails if the older media servers use a different port. |