Use Random Port Assignments

The Use Random Port Assignments property specifies that when NetBackup requires a port for communication with NetBackup on other computers, it will randomly choose one from those that are free in the allowed range. For example, if the range is from 1023 through 5000, it chooses randomly from the numbers in this range.

By default, Use Random Port Assignments is selected, and ports will be chosen randomly.

If deselected, NetBackup chooses numbers sequentially, starting with the highest number that is available in the allowed range. For example, if the range is from 1023 through 5000, NetBackup chooses 5000 (assuming port 5000 is free). If 5000 is being used, port 4999 is chosen.