Backing up data with the tape-to-tape function

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When you use the NDMP tape-to-tape function to back up data, the library type can be SCSI, 349X, or ACSLS (automated cartridge system library software). Drives can be shared between the NAS devices and the IBM Storage Protect server.

About this task

When you use the NDMP tape-to-tape copy function, your configuration setup might affect the performance of the IBM Storage Protect back-end data movement.

Procedure

To have one NAS device with paths to four drives in a library, use the MOVE DATA command after you complete your configuration setup. This moves data on the volume VOL1 to any available volumes in the same storage pool as VOL1:

move data vol1