Setting the Network Bandwidth and Network Agents for a Data Protection Operation

To set a limit for network bandwidth and the number of concurrent network agents for a subclient backup operation, perform the following steps:

1. In the CommCell Browser, expand Client Computers > client_name > agent > backup set or instance.

   Note

   If limits are set at the instance level and the subclient level, the subclient settings override the instance settings.

2. Right-click the subclient and then click Properties.

   The Subclient Properties dialog box appears.

3. For file system subclients, update the following:

   1. In the Subclient Properties dialog box, click Advanced.

      The Advanced Subclient Properties dialog box appears.

   2. On the Performance tab, in the Network Agents box, set the maximum number of network agents to run concurrently when performing a subclient backup.

   3. Select the Throttle Network Bandwidth (MB/HR) check box and then enter the throughput limit. The Commvault software throttles the transfer on a per-job basis.

   4. Click OK.

4. For non-file system subclients, on the Storage Device tab, click the Data Transfer Option tab and then update the following:

   1. In the Network Agents box, set the maximum number of network agents to run concurrently when performing a subclient backup.

   2. Select the Throttle Network Bandwidth (MB/HR) check box and then enter the throughput limit. The Commvault software throttles the transfer on a per-job basis.

5. Click OK.