Hi,
Backup Exec always recommends a dedicated controller for tape drives.
-Are you getting this speed for 15-20MB/per minute Mailbox backups?
-which version of Exchange do you have ? Is it a remote server or exchange runs on the same server on which Backup Exec is installed?
Refer the technote given below :
How to correct slow backup performance, slow virus or pre-job scans, and agent initialization problems on fragmented Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows 2003 server partitions
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/237444.htm
-what is the size of that Backup Job ?
I would recommend you to upgrade on BEWS 9.1for Windows Servers revision 4691, we would suggest you download and install it using the following technotes:
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/264658.htm
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/262414.htm
# BEWS 9.1 is a free downloadable upgrade inclusive of previously installed
agents and options from Backup Exec 9.0 for Windows Servers agents and
options.
# Update all agents/options on all remote systems.
Update us on the same.
Thank you
Gauri
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