You can convert an existing Data Domain Disk Library (CIFS, NFS, or DDBoost) to a Data Domain Boost Access Library.
Procedure
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From the navigation pane, go to Storage > Disk.
The Disk page appears.
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In the upper right of the page, click Add, and then click Data Domain Boost Storage.
The Add Data Domain Boost Storage dialog box appears.
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From the Type list, select DDBoost Access.
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In the Name box, type a name for the library.
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Select the appropriate MediaAgent from the MediaAgent list.
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Optionally, click the + sign to create a new MediaAgent.
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In the Data Domain host box, type the IP address associated with the Data Domain Library.
In case of Fibre Channel, add the COFC identifier.
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In the Storage unit box, type the name of the storage unit provided in the Data Domain Console.
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From the Credentials list, choose a pre-defined credential.
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Optionally, click the + sign to create new credential to access the Data Domain library. For more information, see Creating a New Credential to Access Network Drive.
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Slide the Use deduplication toggle key to the right, to enable deduplication on the storage.
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Click Add to add a Deduplication DB location.
The Add Deduplication DB location dialog box appears.
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From the MediaAgent list, select the MediaAgent associated with the deduplication database.
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In the Deduplication DB location box, type a path to the deduplication database in the selected MediaAgent.
Optionally, click the folder button to select a pre-existing Deduplication DB location.
The Select a deduplication DB location dialog box appears.
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Select the deduplication database and then click Save.
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Click Add to exit the Add Deduplication DB location dialog box.
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Click Save.
The new Data Domain Boost Storage Library appears under Disk page.