data domain boost version compatibility guide

Compatibility Guide

EMC DD Boost

EMC Data Domain Boost Compatibility Guide775-2056-0045REV AAugust, 2014

This publication covers the following subjects:u About This Compatibility Guide.................................................................................. 2u Changes in this Update.............................................................................................. 2u Compatibility with Future Patch and Maintenance Versions of Applications................3u Managed File Replication Version Compatibility Policy............................................... 3u How to Use the Tables in this Document.....................................................................3u Acronyms and Terms..................................................................................................4u Applications Table Headings......................................................................................5u Hardware/Device Table Headings...............................................................................6u Accessing Related EMC Data Domain Documents....................................................... 6u General Compatibility Conditions...............................................................................6u Vendor: EMC Corporation........................................................................................... 7u Vendor: Hewlett-Packard..........................................................................................21u Vendor: Oracle Corporation......................................................................................22u Vendor: Quest Software........................................................................................... 26u Vendor: Symantec....................................................................................................29u Vendor: VMware.......................................................................................................40u Hardware Devices.................................................................................................... 41

About This Compatibility GuideThis topic describes the features of this publication.This document provides compatibility information for the following applications thatinteroperate with EMC Data Domain Boost (DD Boost) technology:u EMC Avamaru Pivotal Greenplum Data Computing Applianceu EMC NetWorkeru Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN)u Quest NetVaultu Quest vRanger Prou Symantec Backup Execu Symantec NetBackupThe document also provides compatibility information for the following hardware itemsand devices:u Fibre Channel Host Bus Adaptersu Fibre Channel Switches and DirectorsApplication compatibility tables are provided for the vendors and applications in thefollowing list.Compatibility tables are provided for the hardware devices in the following list.

Changes in this UpdateAddedu Newly supported applications:

l Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.3.1 on page 12l EMC NetWorker 8.2DD Boost over FC on page 14l Symantec Backup Exec 2014 on page 29

Changedu Updated compatibility tables:

l EMC NetWorker 8.2 on page 13l EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 on page 14l EMC NetWorker 8.1.1DD Boost over FC on page 15l EMC NetWorker 8.1 on page 15l EMC NetWorker 8.1DD Boost over FC on page 16l Quest NetVault 9.2 on page 26l Quest vRanger Pro 7.0 on page 28

Removedu No changes

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Compatibility with Future Patch and Maintenance Versions ofApplications

Future patch and maintenance versions of the applications listed in this document areexpected to be compatible with the DD OS versions listed in the tables for eachapplication. Specifically, this implies that EMC Data Domain may not necessarily test orqualify a future version of the application and does not guarantee ongoing compatibility.The application, including future versions, will be supported by EMC Data Domain;troubleshooting and analysis will take place until EMC Data Domain determines that thecause of the problem is a change in a future version. At this point, EMC Data Domainreserves the right to request a downgrade to a known, working solution. Do not assumethat new features or work flows that come with new patch or maintenance versions arecompatible with EMC Data Domain unless specifically identified as such.

Managed File Replication Version Compatibility PolicyDD Boost supports bidirectional managed file replication as follows. You can implementbidirectional file replication between Data Domain source and destination systems thatare within two release families of each other, so long as the DD Boost plug-in versionused is compatible with both the source and destination DD OS versions. The DD Boostplug-in is compatible with the DD OS version it accompanies, the preceding DD OSversion, and the following DD OS version. This table illustrates the compatibility:Table 1 DD Boost Plug-in and DD OS Versions

DD Boost Plug-inVersion

DD OS AccompanyingVersion

Prior DD OSVersion

Following DD OSVersion

2.2 4.9 4.8 5.02.3 5.0 4.9 5.12.4 5.1 5.0 5.22.5 5.2 5.1 5.3 and 5.42.6 5.3 and 5.4 5.2 5.4 and 5.53.0 5.5 5.4 5.5

For example, the DD Boost 2.3.x plug-in is compatible with DD OS versions 4.9.x, 5.0.x,and 5.1.x. Therefore, when you use the DD Boost 2.3.x plug-in, you can implementbidirectional managed file replication between Data Domain systems running DD OS4.9.x and DD OS 5.1.x. But you cannot implement bidirectional managed file replicationbetween Data Domain systems running DD OS 5.0.x and DD OS 5.2.x or between systemsrunning DD OS 5.0.x and DD OS 4.8.x because the DD Boost 2.3.x plug-in is notcompatible with DD OS 5.2.x or 4.8.x according to the compatibility policy.

How to Use the Tables in this DocumentPerform the following procedure to determine which versions of third party applicationsand components are compatible with specific EMC Data Domain Operating System (DDOS) versions and to obtain additional information needed to determine compatibility of adesired configuration.

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Procedure1. Find the table for the desired application and version in the application tables.2. Verify that an entry exists for the desired operating system version and CPU

architecture (platform) in the table.3. Ensure the Data Domain system is running at the specified DD OS version in the DD

OS column and the specified DD Boost version in the DD Boost column.

Acronyms and TermsThis section defines the acronyms and terms used in this document and other documentsin the series of EMC compatibility guides.Table 2 Acronyms and Terms

Term DefinitionAD Microsoft Active DirectoryAIR Automatic Image Replication, a feature of Symantec NetBackupAIX IBM AIX operating systemAtape IBM tape device driver for the AIX operating systematdd IBM tape device driver for the HP-UX operating systemBRMS IBM backup recovery media servicesDAR Direct Access Restore for NDMP environmentsDD Boost over FC DD Boost over Fibre Channel transportExadata Oracle Exadata Database Machine based on Intel Xeon processors.GRT Symantec Granular Restore TechnologyHBA Host Bus AdaptorHP Alpha 64Bit RISC CPU required for Tru64 UNIXHP-UX Hewlett-Packard UNIX operating systemIA64 Hewlett-Packard 64-bit processorIBM i An operating system used on IBM Power SystemsItanium Intel Itanium processorMTM Machine type modelNBU Symantec NetBackupOEL, Oracle Linux Oracle Enterprise Linux is a Red Hat Enterprise Linux based operating

system from OraclePA-RISC Hewlett-Packard reduced instruction set processorPOWER IBM processor based on the Performance Optimization with Enhanced RISC

instruction (POWER) set architecturePOWER5 Power Architecture microprocessor released by IBM in 2004POWER6 Power Architecture microprocessor released by IBM in 2007POWER7 Power Architecture microprocessor released by IBM in 2010

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Table 2 Acronyms and Terms (continued)

Term DefinitionRHEL Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system; when shown in a table for an

application, indicates support for all RHEL releases with which the listedapplication is compatible.

Solaris Oracle Solaris operating environmentSLES SUSE Linux Enterprise operating systemSTK When listed in the Emulation: Changer/Tape column, refers to theOracle

Sun StorageTek media changer deviceSPARC Oracle-Sun processorSVC EMC Solution Validation CenterTru64 Tru64 UNIX operating systemUEK Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel is a fast, modern, reliable Linux

kernel that is optimized for enterprise software and hardware. It is thedefault kernel in Oracle Linux 5.6 and Oracle Linux 6. Oracle recommendsits use for all enterprise applications.

Windows 2003 Microsoft Windows 2003 operating systemWindows 2003 R2 Microsoft Windows 2003 operating system; includes R2Windows 2008 Microsoft Windows 2008 operating systemWindows 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows 2008 operating system; includes R2Windows 2012 Microsoft Windows 2012 operating systemWindows 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows 2012 operating system; includes R2Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 8 operating systemWindows 7 Microsoft Windows 7 operating systemWindows StorageServer 2008 R2

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 operating system; includes R2

Windows StorageServer 2012

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 operating system

Windows StorageServer 2012 R2

Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 operating system; includes R2

x86_64 Intel and AMD x86 processor, 64-bitx86 Intel and AMD processor, 32-bit

Applications Table HeadingsThe table for each application provides compatibility information for each serveroperating system supported by the application. Application table headings are defined inthis table:


Applications Table Headings 5

Table 3 Application Column Heading Definitions

Column Heading DescriptionDD Boost Version The application is compatible with the specified DD Boost version.DD OS Version The application is compatible with the specified Data Domain operating

system (DD OS) version.Client OS The supported operating system for the particular media server.Platform The supported processor for the operating system.

Note

New features or functions that are included in maintenance or patch releases forapplication software are not supported for use with DD OS unless otherwise specified.

Hardware/Device Table HeadingsThe table for each hardware item or device provides compatibility information for eachvendor and model supported by DD Boost over FC. Device table headings are defined inthis table:Table 4 Hardware/Device Column Heading Definitions

Column Heading DescriptionDD Boost Version The application is compatible with the specified DD Boost version.DD OS Version The application is compatible with the specified DD OS version.Vendor The vendor or supplier of the device or series of devices.Model The model of the device or series of devices.

Accessing Related EMC Data Domain DocumentsTo view EMC DD Boost documents referenced in this guide, go to the EMC Online Supportsite at https://suppport.emc.com/. Click on Support by Product. Then enter DataDomain Boost in the Find a Product field and click . Select Data Domain Boost OpenStorage from the drop-down menu, click Documentation and scroll down to theappropriate title.

General Compatibility ConditionsBe aware of these general conditions that affect the operation of several DD Boost-relatedapplications and technologies.u In any DD Boost-related installation involving HP-UX 11.31, the minimum ONCplus

version must be 11.31.14.

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Vendor: EMC CorporationEMC Avamar 7.1

Table 5 EMC Avamar 7.1 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform3.0.0.1 5.3.x (5.3.0.4 or

later), 5.4.x, 5.5.xSolaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64Solaris with VCS 10, 11 SPARCSolaris with Solaris Cluster10, 11

SPARC

RHEL 5, 6 x86, x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit)a x86_64Windows 2008 x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64Windows 2012 R2 x86_64Windows 8.1 x86, x86_64Windows 8 x86, x86_64Windows 7 x86, x86_64Windows Storage Server2008

x86_64

Windows Storage Server2008 R2

x86_64

Windows Storage Server2012

x86_64

Windows Storage Server2012 R2

x86_64

AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 IA64

a. Also includes Windows 2003 R2 (64 bit).


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EMC Avamar 7.0.2Table 6 EMC Avamar 7.0.2 Compatibility


later), 5.4.xSolaris 10, 11 SPARCRHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 8 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit)a x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 IA64


EMC Avamar 7.0.1Table 7 EMC Avamar 7.0.1 Compatibility




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EMC Avamar 7.0Table 8 EMC Avamar 7.0 Compatibility






later), 5.1.x, 5.2.x,5.3.x, 5.4.x

Solaris 10 SPARCRHEL 4, 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64



DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.3.1.0 4.9.x (4.9.2 or later),

5.0.x (5.0.2.3 orlater), 5.1.x

Solaris 10 SPARCRHEL 4, 5 x86_64


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Table 10 EMC Avamar 6.0 Compatibility (continued)

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformSLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit)a x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64AIX 6.1 POWERHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64


EMC Avamar Notesu The Data Domain Boost libraries are included in the Avamar software. Once Avamar

6.0 or higher is installed, all the necessary DD Boost components are also installed.u Backups over WAN are not supported with Avamar DD Boost integration.u Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Oracle, VMware Image backups, DB2, Sybase, SAP

and Hyper-V to Data Domain systems using DD Boost integration are supported. Forspecific details on application versions, please see the Avamar 6.1 compatibility list.

u Data Domain Global Deduplication Array is not supported.u EMC/Data Domain does not test all IBM POWER-based server models and relies on

the IBM AIX 5L Version 5 binary compatibility statement; see http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/software/aix/compatibility/index.html for moreinformation.

u The DD OS app-optimized-compression option (as in filesys optionset app-optimized-compression) must be disabled when using Avamar 7.0.

EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0Table 11 EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.2.0 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64

SLES 10, 11 x86_64Oracle Linux 5, 6 x86_64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 IA64Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64

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EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0DD Boost over FCTable 12 EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0DD Boost over FCCompatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.2.0 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64

SLES 10, 11 x86_64Oracle Linux 5, 6 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64

EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) Notesu Consult the EMC DD Boost for Enterprise Applications Software Compatibility Guide on

the EMC Online Support site at https://support.emc.com/ for the latest information.

EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) 1.0Table 13 EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) 1.0 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.2.0 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.xWindows 2008 x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64Windows 2012 R2 x86_64

EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) 1.0DD Boost over FCTable 14 EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) 1.0DD Boost over FC Compatibility


5.5.xWindows 2008 x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64Windows 2012 R2 x86_64


EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0DD Boost over FC 11

EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) Notesu Consult the EMC DD Boost for Enterprise Applications Software Compatibility Guide on

the EMC Online Support site at https://support.emc.com/ for the latest information.

Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.3.1Table 15 Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.3.1 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.6.2.0 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64

Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.2.7.2Table 16 Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.2.7.2 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.6.2.0 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64







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DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.4.1.0 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_642.4.0.2 5.0.x, 5.1.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64

SLES 10 SP4, 11 SP1 x86_64

Pivotal Greenplum Database Notesu The DD Boost libraries are included in the Greenplum software. Once the Greenplum

software version 4.2.1 or higher is installed, all the necessary DD Boost componentsare also installed.

u Data Domain Global Deduplication Array is not supported.u Managed file replication is not supported with the Pivotal Greenplum Database

software releases prior to 4.2.5.u Backups over WAN are not supported.u Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.2.5 support details:

l Supports DD Boost managed file replication in 4.2.5l Supports incremental backups using NFS

EMC NetWorker 8.2Table 22 EMC NetWorker 8.2 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.6.1.1 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.xSolaris 9 SPARCSolaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6, 7 x86, x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


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Table 22 EMC NetWorker 8.2 Compatibility (continued)

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS PlatformWindows 2012 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 8 x86, x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64

a. Also includes Windows 2003 R2 (32/64 bit).

EMC NetWorker 8.2DD Boost over FCTable 23 EMC NetWorker 8.2 CompatibilityDD Boost over FC

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.1.1 5.3.x, 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64

Oracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


EMC NetWorker 8.1.1Table 24 EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.6.1.1 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x Solaris 9 SPARC

Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86, x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 (64 bit) x86_64

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Table 24 EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 Compatibility (continued)

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS PlatformWindows 2012 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 8 x86, x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64


EMC NetWorker 8.1.1DD Boost over FCTable 25 EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 CompatibilityDD Boost over FC

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.1.1 5.3.x, 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64




DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.6.0.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x Solaris 9 SPARC

Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86, x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


EMC NetWorker 8.1.1DD Boost over FC 15

Table 26 EMC NetWorker 8.1 Compatibility (continued)

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS PlatformWindows 8 x86, x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64


EMC NetWorker 8.1DD Boost over FCTable 27 EMC NetWorker 8.1 CompatibilityDD Boost over FC

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.0.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64



EMC NetWorker 8.0.xTable 28 EMC NetWorker 8.0.x Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.5.2.x, 2.5.4.x 5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,

5.4.xSolaris 9 SPARCSolaris 11 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86, x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 8 x86, x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWER

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Table 28 EMC NetWorker 8.0.x Compatibility (continued)

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS PlatformHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64



DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.4.1.x 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Solaris 9 SPARC

Solaris 10 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86, x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64



DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.4.3.x 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Solaris 9, 10 SPARC

RHEL 5, 6 x86, x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWERHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64



EMC NetWorker 8.0 17


DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.4.1.x 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Solaris 9, 10 SPARC




DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.4.0.x, 2.4.1.x 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Solaris 9, 10 SPARC




DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.3.1.1 4.9.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x Solaris 9, 10 SPARC

RHEL 4, 5, 6 x86, x86_64

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Table 33 EMC NetWorker 7.6.2 Compatibility (continued)

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS PlatformSLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWERHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.23, 11.31 IA64



DD Boost Version DD OS Version Storage Node OS Platform2.3.1.1 4.9.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x Solaris 9, 10 SPARC

RHEL 4, 5, 6 x86, x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


EMC NetWorker Notesu The virtual synthetic full backup and clone feature in NetWorker 8.1 requires DD OS

version 5.3 or later.u The Data Domain Boost libraries are included in the NetWorker software. Once

NetWorker 7.6.1 or higher is installed, all the necessary DD Boost components arealso installed.

u Support for backups over WAN may be possible in certain configurations. If you areinterested in such support, you can submit a request for product qualification (RPQ).Please contact your EMC Backup Recovery Systems sales representative for moreinformation.

u NetWorker Module for Microsoft (NMM) version 2.3 supports Direct File Access (DFA)with NetWorker Data Domain Boost devices, which enables backup data to bypassthe storage node and go directly to the Data Domain System. Please see theNetWorker compatibility matrix for specific details.

u EMC Data Domain does not test all IBM POWER-based server models and relies on theIBM AIX 5L Version 5 binary compatibility statement; see http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/software/aix/compatibility/index.html for more information.


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u DD Boost over FC does not support EMC PowerPath. In general, PowerPath must bedisabled in configurations that include DD Boost over FC. However, on Windowsservers, disabling the General Purpose Extension (GPX) within PowerPath 5.7 issupported with DD Boost over FC.

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Vendor: Hewlett-PackardHP Data Protector 8.1

Table 35 HP Data Protector 8.1 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.x 5.4.x HP-UX 11.31 IA64

Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


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Vendor: Oracle CorporationOracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 12c

Table 36 Oracle RMAN 12c Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN

DD Boost for OracleRMAN 12c Version

DD OS Version Client OS Platform

1.2.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x Oracle Linux 6 (UEK, RHK) x86_64, ExadataSolaris 10, 11 SPARC, ExadataSolaris 11 x86_64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 IA64RHEL 5, 6 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 12cDD Boost over FCTable 37 Oracle RMAN 12c Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMANDD Boost over FC

DD Boost for OracleRMAN 12c Version


1.2.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x Oracle Linux 6 (UEK, RHK) x86_64, ExadataRHEL 5, 6 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 11gTable 38 Oracle RMAN 11g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN

DD Boost for OracleRMAN 11g Version


1.2.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,5.5.x

Oracle Linux 6 (UEK, RHK) x86_64, ExadataSolaris 10, 11 SPARC, ExadataSolaris 10, 11 x86_64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 IA64

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Table 38 Oracle RMAN 11g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN (continued)



RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

1.1.x 5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,5.4.x

Oracle Linux 5, 6 (UEK, RHK) x86_64, ExadataSolaris 10, 11 SPARC, ExadataSolaris 11 x86_64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 IA64RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

1.0.x 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Oracle Linux 5, 6 x86_64, ExadataSolaris 10 SPARCRHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 11gDD Boost over FCTable 39 Oracle RMAN 11g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMANDD Boost over FC



1.2.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x, 5.5.x Oracle Linux 6 (UEK, RHK) x86_64, ExadataRHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) a x86_64


Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 11gDD Boost over FC 23

Table 39 Oracle RMAN 11g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMANDD Boost overFC (continued)



Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 10gTable 40 Oracle RMAN 10g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN



1.2.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x Solaris 10 SPARCOracle Linux 6 (UEK, RHK) x86_64, ExadataRHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 IA64

1.1.x 5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,5.4.x

Solaris 10 SPARCOracle Linux 5, 6 (UEK, RHK) x86_64, ExadataRHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 IA64

1.0.x 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Solaris 10 SPARCOracle Linux 5, 6 x86_64, ExadataRHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) a x86_64

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Table 40 Oracle RMAN 10g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN (continued)



Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 10gDD Boost over FCTable 41 Oracle RMAN 10g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMANDD Boost over FC



1.2.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x Oracle Linux 6 (UEK, RHK) x86_64, ExadataRHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


EMC DD Boost for Oracle RMAN Notesu DD Boost for Oracle RMAN has been tested with Oracle Linux 5 and 6 in both

Compatibility mode and UEK1 mode.u DD Boost for Oracle RMAN has been tested with Oracle Real Application Cluster,

including Oracle Cluster Ware version 11.2.0.3 and ASM version 11.2.0.3.u Data Domain Extended Retention software option is supported with DD Boost for

Oracle RMAN.u DD Boost over FC does not support EMC PowerPath. In general, PowerPath must be

disabled in configurations that include DD Boost over FC. However, on Windowsservers, disabling the General Purpose Extension (GPX) within PowerPath 5.7 issupported with DD Boost over FC.


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Vendor: Quest SoftwareQuest NetVault 10.0

Table 42 Quest NetVault 10.0 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.x 5.4.x, 5.5.x RHEL 4, 5, 6 x86, x86_64

AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 PA-RISCSolaris 9, 10 SPARCSLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64


Quest NetVault 9.2Table 43 Quest NetVault 9.2 Compatibility


5.5.xRHEL 4, 5, 6 x86, x86_64AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWERHP-UX 11.31 PA-RISCSolaris 9, 10 SPARCSLES 10, 11 x86, x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64


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DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.5.0.3 5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x RHEL 4, 5, 6 x86, x86_64




DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.5.0.3 5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x RHEL 4, 5, 6 x86, x86_64



Quest vRanger Pro 7.1Table 46 Quest vRanger Pro 7.1 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.3.0 5.2.x, 5.4.x, 5.5.x Windows 2008 x86_64

Windows 2008 R2 x86_64


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DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformWindows 2012 x86_64Windows 2012 R2 x86_64


DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.5.4.0 5.2.x, 5.4.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64

Windows 2008 x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64



DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.4.1 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64




DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.4.1 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64



Quest vRanger Pro Notesu For further compatibility information regarding Quest vRanger Pro, consult the vRanger

5.4 System Requirements Guide.

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Vendor: SymantecSymantec Backup Exec 2014

Table 50 Symantec Backup Exec 2014 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform3.0.x 5.4.x, 5.5.x Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64

Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

2.6.x 5.4.x, 5.5.x Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

Symantec Backup Exec 2012Table 51 Symantec Backup Exec 2012 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform3.0.x 5.4.x, 5.5.x Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64

Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86, x86_642.6.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.xWindows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

2.5.0.x, 2.5.1.x,2.5.2.x

5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,5.4.x

Windows 2003 (32/64 bit)a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3Table 52 Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64

Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64


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Table 52 Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 Compatibility (continued)

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformWindows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

2.4.1.0, 2.4.2.0 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

2.3.1.0, 2.3.3.0 5.0.x, 5.1.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

2.2.1.1, 2.2.2.0,2.2.3.0

4.9.x, 5.0.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R2Table 53 Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.3.1.0, 2.3.3.0 5.0.x, 5.1.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64

Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

2.2.1.1, 2.2.2.0,2.2.3.0

4.9.x, 5.0.x Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (32/64 bit) x86, x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64


Symantec Backup Exec Notesu On both Windows 2003 and Windows 2008, the 32-bit OST plug-in must be used on a

32-bit Backup Exec 2010 installation and the 64-bit OST plug-in must be used on a64-bit Backup Exec 2010 installation.

u Optimized Duplication with Backup Exec requires OST plug-in 2.3.x and DD OS 4.9.1or later. Backup Exec 2010 R2 or R3 or Backup Exec 2012 is required. Backup ExecHotfix http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH138226 is strongly recommended for Optimized Duplicationfor Backup Exec 2010 R2.

u Encrypted managed file replication (optimized duplication) is supported with BackupExec and requires DD OS 5.0 or later on both source and destination DD systems.

u Data Domain Extended Retention software option is supported with Backup Exec andrequires OST plug-in 2.3.1 or later.

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Symantec NetBackup 7.6.xTable 54 Symantec NetBackup 7.6.x Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform3.0.x 5.4.x, 5.5.x Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64

RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64Windows 2012 R2 x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

2.6.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,5.5.x

Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 a x86_64SLES 10, 11 a x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) a x86_64Windows 2012 a x86_64Windows 2012 R2 a x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

2.5.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64Windows 2012 R2 x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISC


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DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

a. Supports the NBU VM Accelerator feature with DD OS 5.4.3.x or later.

Symantec NetBackup 7.6.xDD Boost over FCTable 55 Symantec NetBackup 7.6.x CompatibilityDD Boost over FC

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform3.0.x 5.4.x, 5.5.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64

Oracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64Windows 2012 R2 x86_64

2.6.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x, 5.5.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64Oracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2012 x86_64Windows 2012 R2 x86_64



RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64

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DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformWindows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

2.6.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,5.5.x

Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

2.5.0.x, 2.5.1.x,2.5.2.x

5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,5.4.x

Solaris 10 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

2.4.1.0, 2.4.2.0 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Solaris 10 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64




DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformAIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64




Oracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

2.6.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64Oracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64




RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

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DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64

RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

2.5.0.x, 2.5.1.x,2.5.2.x

5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,5.4.x


2.4.1.0, 2.4.2.0 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Solaris 10 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

2.3.1.0, 2.3.3.0 4.9.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x Solaris 10 SPARCRHEL 4, 5 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64




DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformWindows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISC




Oracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64

2.6.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x RHEL 5, 6 x86_64Oracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64



DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS Platform2.6.x 5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x Solaris 10, 11 SPARC, x86_64

RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISC

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DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWEROracle Linux 5.6, 6 x86_64

2.5.0.x, 2.5.1.x,2.5.2.x

5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,5.4.x


2.4.1.0, 2.4.2.0 5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x Solaris 10 SPARC, x86_64RHEL 5, 6 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1 POWER

2.3.1.0, 2.3.3.0 4.9.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x Solaris 10 SPARCRHEL 4, 5 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWER

2.2.3.2 4.8.x, 4.9.x, 5.0.x AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWER2.2.2.0, 2.2.3.0 4.8.x, 4.9.x, 5.0.x Solaris 10 SPARC




DD Boost Version DD OS Version Client OS PlatformRHEL 4, 5 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64

2.2.1.4 4.8.x, 4.9.x, 5.0.x AIX 5.3, 6.1 POWER2.2.1.1 4.8.x, 4.9.x, 5.0.x Solaris 10 SPARC

RHEL 4, 5 x86_64SLES 10, 11 x86_64Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a x86, x86_64Windows 2008 (64 bit) x86_64Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) x86_64HP-UX 11.23, 11.31 PA-RISCHP-UX 11.31 IA64


Symantec NetBackup (NBU) NotesA pre-sales qualifier is required for all DD Boost over FC opportunities. Qualifiers must besubmitted and approved by the SVC. DD Boost over FC qualifiers can be found at thislocation: http://gig.corp.emc.com/NOTICE

NBU 6.5 is no longer supported as of October 3, 2012. Please see the following pressrelease and information on the EOSL (End of Support Life) policy from Symantec:http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH74757

EMC encourages all customers to upgrade their NBU 6.5 implementations. If necessary,please contact EMC Customer Support during the migration window if you need a currentversion of the DD Boost plug-in (up to and including 2.5).u Support for any version of NBU on DD OS 5.2 with DD Boost 2.5 does not include

virtual synthetics, Automatic Image Replication (AIR), or Accelerator.l Virtual synthetics support in NBU requires DD OS 5.4 or later.l AIR support in NBU (7.6 pr later) requires DD OS 5.4 or later.l Accelerator support in NBU (7.6 or later) requires DD OS 5.4 or later.

u NBU versions 7.0.x, 7.1.x, and 7.5.x require the 64-bit OST plug-in, except onWindows 2003. On Windows 2003, the 32-bit OST plug-in must be used on a 32-bit

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NBU installation and the 64- bit OST plug-in must be used on a 64-bit NBUinstallation.

u Encrypted managed file replication (optimized duplication) is supported with NBUand requires DD OS 5.0 or later on both source and destination Data Domainsystems.

u Data Domain Extended Retention software option is supported with NBU and requiresOST plug-in 2.3.1 or later.

u The use of virtual synthetics together with the Data Domain Extended software optionrequires DD OS 5.3.x and DD Boost 2.6.x.

u Backups over WAN are supported under a request for product qualification (RPQ).u EMC Data Domain does not test all IBM POWER-based server models and relies on the

IBM AIX 5L Version 5 binary compatibility statement; see http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/power/software/aix/compatibility/index.html for more information.

u NBU 7.5 support details:l Has been tested with optimized virtual synthetics. Requires DD OS 5.3.x or later.l Will support NBU Accelerator feature to Data Domain systems where the DD Boost

2.6 plug-in is installed.l Supports DD Boost over FC as transport with the DD Boost 2.6 plug-in. Both are

updated on Symantecs Hardware Compatibility List (HCL).l NBU 7.5 feature support is the same for both DD Boost over IP and DD Boost over

FC.l The NBU 7.5 feature Optimized Duplication requires TCP/IP transport between

the two Data Domain systems.u NBU 7.6 compatibility details:

l Supports the NBU VM Accelerator feature with DD OS 5.4.3.x or later.l Supports the NBU AIR feature to Data Domain systems where the DD Boost 2.6

plug-in is installed.l HPUX 11.23 on the PA-RISC architecture supports the media server or client only.

u DD Boost over FC does not support EMC PowerPath. In general, PowerPath must bedisabled in configurations that include DD Boost over FC. However, on Windowsservers, disabling the General Purpose Extension (GPX) within PowerPath 5.7 issupported with DD Boost over FC.


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Vendor: VMwareVMware vSphere Data Protection Advanced (VDPA) 5.5

Table 61 VMware VDPA 5.5 Compatibility

DD Boost Version DD OS Version2.6.x 5.4.x

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Hardware DevicesFibre Channel Host Bus AdaptersDD Boost over FC

Table 62 FC Host Bus Adapters in an Application Server and Operating as Initiators

DD Boost Version DD OS Version Vendor HBA Model2.6.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x Qlogic QLE/A 2500 Series

QLA 2400 SeriesEmulex LPe 12000 Series

LP/LPe 11000 Series

DD Boost over FC HBA Notesu All supported Fibre Channel HBAs share these characteristics:

l A single host-side FC port may not be used for both DD Boost over FC and VTLtraffic to the same Data Domain system.

l A single host-side FC port may be used for DD Boost for FC traffic to a Data Domainsystem A, and for VTL traffic to Data Domain system B.

l A single host-side FC port may be used for DD Boost over FC traffic and for othertraffic to non-Data Domain devices.

u All HBA driver versions are supported; a list of supported operating systems can befound in the section on backup applications.

u Unlike DD VTL, DD Boost over FC clients do not require driver support for tape devicesand changers.

u DD Boost over FC does not support EMC PowerPath. PowerPath must be disabled inconfigurations that include DD Boost over FC.

Fibre Channel Switches and DirectorsDD Boost over FCDD Boost over FC systems can be connected through Fibre Channel switches or directors.Table 37 provides compatibility information about FC switches and directors supportedby EMC Data Domain.A pre-sales qualifier is required for all DD Boost over FC opportunities. Qualifiers must besubmitted and approved by the SVC. DD Boost over FC qualifiers can be found at thislocation: http://gig.corp.emc.comTable 63 Switches and Directors

DD BoostVersion

DD OSVersion

Vendor Switch OS Version Switch Model

2.6.x 5.3.x, 5.4.x Brocade 6.4.x 30051005300


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Table 63 Switches and Directors (continued)

DD BoostVersion

DD OSVersion

Vendor Switch OS Version Switch Model

650565106520780048000DCXDCX-4SDCX-8510DCX-8510-4

Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0(1a) MDS 9124MDS 9134MDS 9140MDS 9148MDS 9222iMDS 9250iMDS 9506MDS 9509MDS 9513MDS 9710

EMC Connectrix 6.4.x DS-300BDS-5100BDS-5300BDS-6505BDS-6510BDS-6520BED-48000BED-DCX8510-4BED-DCX8510-8BED-DCX-8BED-DCX-4S-B

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DD Boost over FC Switch and Director Notesu All released versions of switch firmware are supported.u DD Boost over FC does not support EMC PowerPath. PowerPath must be disabled in

configurations that include DD Boost over FC. However, on Windows servers,disabling the General Purpose Extension (GPX) within PowerPath 5.7 is supportedwith DD Boost over FC.


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Vendor: Hewlett-PackardHP Data Protector 8.1

Vendor: Oracle CorporationOracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 12cOracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 12cDD Boost over FCOracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 11gOracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 11gDD Boost over FCOracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 10gOracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 10gDD Boost over FCEMC DD Boost for Oracle RMAN Notes

Vendor: Quest SoftwareQuest NetVault 10.0Quest NetVault 9.2Quest NetVault 9.1Quest NetVault 9.0Quest vRanger Pro 7.1Quest vRanger Pro 7.0Quest vRanger Pro 6.1Quest vRanger Pro 5.4Quest vRanger Pro Notes

Vendor: SymantecSymantec Backup Exec 2014Symantec Backup Exec 2012Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R2Symantec Backup Exec NotesSymantec NetBackup 7.6.xSymantec NetBackup 7.6.xDD Boost over FCSymantec NetBackup 7.5.xSymantec NetBackup 7.5.xDD Boost over FCSymantec NetBackup 7.1.xSymantec NetBackup 7.1.xDD Boost over FCSymantec NetBackup 7.0.xSymantec NetBackup (NBU) Notes

Vendor: VMwareVMware vSphere Data Protection Advanced (VDPA) 5.5

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