06-21-2013 07:58 PM
Guys,
I am amidst configuring EMC Datadomain as a VTL in Netbackup. Server version is 7.5.0.1 I cannot see VTL through Netbackup. Any specifc configuration guide available ?
06-21-2013 09:02 PM
Hi,
First check in Operating syste if you are able to see Medium change and tape drives.
Run device configuration wizard to configure storage device.
Thanks,
06-22-2013 12:10 AM
Thanks Solution4all,
Any plugin required in the Server? My Netbackup server runs on Windows 2003R2.
06-22-2013 01:40 AM
No driver required. You need to find the EMC Data Domain administration gude to guide you.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/116275425/EMC-DataDomain-OS-5-1-Administration-Guide
Page 303
Ensure both virtual robot and tape drives are visible form the OS. netbackup reply on the OS device drivers to operate.
06-23-2013 06:02 PM
Just configure VTL on DD and present it to the mefia server via SAN. Setup procedures in NetBackup is same with that of physical tape libraries.
06-23-2013 06:07 PM
Thanks Yasuhisa & Nikolai for your comments,
But unfortunately the Datadomain DD160 doesnt contain SAN HBAs. Hopefully that's why we cannot see it from Veritas server (Media server).
06-23-2013 09:49 PM
Well, if you don't have HBA then you have just two options - attach it using CIFS or NFS (both free with Data Domain, but require Enterprise Disk option on the NBU side) or using OST (chargeable option) - these two work over Ethernet.
06-24-2013 04:54 AM
FC HBA is necessary on DD to provide VTL service. Without HBAs, you could not configure VTL on DD,
NAS access(NFS/CIFS) and OpenStorage(OST) both requires Enterprise Disk Option license in NetBackup. And OST also requires DDBoost licese on DD. DD+OST is proven enough. it is not so challengable, I think.
06-24-2013 05:30 AM
Thanks Mouse & Ishikawa,
That is why I cannot configure Datadomain. Netbackup has provided me with a license key but it doesnt contain Enterprise Disk Option. But Netbackup says with all other licenses it sholude be able to use DD as a VTL.