Configuring the IBM array for NetBackup
You must add each NetBackup client and alternate client to the IBM array and make array devices available to the clients. In brief, the steps are the following:
To configure the IBM array for NetBackup
- On the IBM array, provide host name and port information for the NetBackup client.
Note the following:
The nickname (on the IBM DS6000 or DS8000) can be the same as the NetBackup client name.
In the IBM DS6000 or DS8000 Storage Manager interface, the host type for AIX may not be obvious. Select IBM pSeries.
As part of the host definition, select the WWPN of the NetBackup client.
Your NetBackup client must be properly zoned on the SAN to allow communication between it and the array.
- Repeat step 1 for each NetBackup client or alternate client that uses the array.
- Create a volume group and associate the volume group with the NetBackup host you have defined on the array. For details, refer to your IBM documentation.
- Create logical volumes (or logical drives) for the volume group. This step makes the volumes or drives visible to the NetBackup client. For details, refer to your IBM documentation.
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