- Physically connect and establish a Fibre Channel (FC) connection between the PowerProtect DD and the NetBackup media server.
- Ensure the correct changer driver and tape driver are installed and loaded on the NetBackup media server. For the required driver and tape driver, see DDOS Administration_Guide
- Log in to the PowerProtect DD as sysadmin and enter the command.
sysadmin# vtl initiator show
- If the Storage Area Network (SAN) connection is set up correctly, the status of the initiator on the NetBackup media server host will be shown as Online.