Adding an OpenStorage data mover

Use the following process to add an OpenStorage data mover.

Table: Process to add an OpenStorage data mover

What

Where

Install and configure the NetBackup media server software.

See the NetBackup Installation Guide for UNIX and Linux or the NetBackup Installation Guide for Windows.

Install the OpenStorage vendor software plug-in on the media server

See the NetBackup Shared Storage Guide.

Connect the NetBackup media server to the OpenStorage appliance.

Beyond the scope of the NetBackup documentation.

Add the storage server logon credentials for the media server.

See the NetBackup Shared Storage Guide.

For every storage unit that points to a disk pool on that OpenStorage disk appliance, verify that the new media server appears. The storage unit dialog box includes a media servers list.

For every storage unit that is configured to use any available media server, the new data mover is allowed access to the storage server automatically.

In the NetBackup Administration Console, select NetBackup Management > Storage > Storage Units.

For every storage unit that specifies Use one of the following media servers, update the storage unit so it uses the correct data movers.

This step is not required if the storage unit is configured to use any available media server.

In the NetBackup Administration Console, select NetBackup Management > Storage > Storage Units.