Changing network communication ports

You can change the network ports used by NetBackup and the NetWare Client for backup, restore, and search operations.

The NetBackup Client Daemon Port, or BPCD Port, is the port on which the NetWare Client listens for connections from the NetBackup master server, media servers, and administration consoles. A NetBackup server connects to the NetWare Client to perform backups and restores and to modify configuration information. The NetBackup Request Daemon Port, or BPRD Port is the port the NetWare Client uses to connect to the NetBackup master server in order to submit backup, restore, and browse requests.

These port numbers should be defined by your NetBackup system administrator. Both the NetBackup master server and the NetWare Client must be configured with the same ports.

To change network ports for the NetWare client

  • On the Target's Main Menu, type n.
  • On the NetBackup Configuration menu, type n.
  • Type the new BPCD Port number, or press Enter to accept the current setting. The default is 13782.
  • Type the new BPRD Port number, or press Enter to accept the current setting. The default is 13720.

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