Creating a storage unit
A storage unit defines how NetBackup writes backup images to storage and is the final object required before a disk pool can be used by a NetBackup policy. A storage unit references a disk pool, which in turn is backed by a logical storage unit (LSU) on a SpanFS storage server.
You create storage units after creating a disk pool.
Before you create a storage unit, ensure that:
A disk pool is already created and in an UP state.
The disk pool is associated with the correct SpanFS storage server and LSU.
You have NetBackup administrator privileges.
Note:
Disk pool properties such as high water mark and low water mark are inherited by the storage unit.
To create a storage unit
- In the NetBackup web UI, on the left, click Storage > Storage units.
- Click Add.
- On the Basic properties page, enter the unique storage unit name and configure the following storage unit properties as required:
Maximum concurrent jobs: Specify the maximum number of jobs that can write to this storage unit at the same time.
Maximum fragment size: Specify the maximum fragment size (in MB).
- Click Next.
- On the Disk pool page, elect the disk pool to associate with the storage unit, and then click Next.
- On the Media server page, choose one of the following options:
Allow NetBackup to automatically select: Allows NetBackup to select a media server based on load balancing.
Manually select: Select one or more specific media servers from the list.
- Click Next.
- On the Review page, verify the configuration details, and then click Save.
The storage unit is created and becomes available for selection in NetBackup policies and storage lifecycle policies.