Configuring an OpenStorage storage server

Configure in this context means to add the disk appliance to NetBackup as a storage server. When you configure a storage server, you also configure the media servers that function as data movers. (If the storage server does not require logon credentials, you must enter dummy credentials so that NetBackup configures the media servers as data movers.)

Before you configure the storage server, you must install the vendor plug-in on each NetBackup media server that connects to the disk appliance.

For procedures, see the NetBackup Shared Storage Guide

The storage vendor's plug-in installation process may also configure the storage server in NetBackup. If so, you do not have to use this procedure to configure the storage server in NetBackup.

To configure an OpenStorage storage server in NetBackup

  1. In the NetBackup Administration Console, click on Media and Device Management.

  2. Select Configure Disk Storage Servers.

  3. Follow the wizard screens to configure a storage server.