An AdvancedDisk disk type storage unit is used for a dedicated disk that is directly attached to a NetBackup media server. An AdvancedDisk selection is available only when the Flexible Disk Option is licensed.

NetBackup assumes exclusive ownership of the disk resources that comprise an AdvancedDisk disk pool. If the resources are shared with other users, NetBackup cannot manage disk pool capacity or storage lifecycle policies correctly.

For AdvancedDisk, the NetBackup media servers function as both data movers and storage servers.

See the NetBackup Shared Storage Guide.