Importing Images from Backup Exec Media

In order to import Backup Exec media, the following conditions must be satisfied:

Master Server

The master server on which the Backup Exec images will be created must be at NetBackup 5.0 or later.

Media Server

The media server on which the Backup Exec media will be mounted must be at NetBackup 5.0 or later. Importing Backup Exec images from media that is not compatible with the devices supported by NetBackup 5.0 or later media servers is not supported.

It is not possible to restore Backup Exec media with a NetBackup 5.0 (or later) master server using the BE Tape Reader on a NetBackup 4.5 media server. In order to use a NetBackup 4.5 media server as a BE Tape Reader, it must be used with a NetBackup 4.5 master.

Clients

The clients who will be performing the restore operation must be at NetBackup 5.0 or later. Backup Exec images cannot be restored to clients on platforms not supported by NetBackup versions prior to 5.0.