PowerProtect Data Manager 19.9 Administration and User Guide

Before you begin

• For optimal data transfer between ESXi hosts and protection storage, use the same network subnet that is used for backup storage.
• For each ESXi host in the cluster, it is recommended to use a 10G physical network adapter port for TSDM backup traffic.
• Plan a unique network subnet to use exclusively for TSDM protection engine that does not overlap with any other existing network subnets. This subnet must contain the following:
  • An IP address for each VMkernel port in each ESXi host.
  • An IP address for each port in protection storage target interfaces.

Create a VMkernal port for a standard vSwitch configuration

For each ESXi host in the cluster:

1. In the vSphere Client, navigate to the ESXi host and select the host.
2. Right-click the host and select Add Networking.
3. Select VMkernel Network Adapter, and then click Next.
4. Create a new switch, or choose and existing one, following the recommendations above. When creating a new switch, assign the NIC adapter to Active Adapters.
5. In the Port Properties settings IP settings, select IPv4, and clear all other check boxes underAvailable services.
6. In the IPv4 settings, specify VMkernel IPv4 settings following the recommendations above.

Create a VMkernal port for a Distributed vSwitch configuration

1. On the vSphere Client home page, click Networking, and then navigate to and select a distributed port group.
2. From the Actions menu, select Add VMkernel Adapters.
3. On the Select hosts page, click Attached hosts, select from the hosts that are associated with the distributed switch, and then click OK.
4. Click Next.
5. On the Configure VMkernel adapter page, select IPv4, and clear all other check boxes underAvailable services.
6. In the IPv4 settings, specify VMkernel IPv4 settings following the recommendations above.