Data Domain Boost Version Compatibility Guide

Compatibility Guide
EMC DD Boost
EMC Data Domain Boost Compatibility Guide
775-2056-0045
REV A
August, 2014
This publication covers the following subjects:
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About This Compatibility Guide.................................................................................. 2

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

This topic describes the features of this publication.
This document provides compatibility information for the following applications that
interoperate with EMC Data Domain Boost (DD Boost) technology:
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EMC Avamar
Pivotal Greenplum Data Computing Appliance
EMC NetWorker
Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN)
Quest NetVault
Quest vRanger Pro
Symantec Backup Exec
Symantec NetBackup
The document also provides compatibility information for the following hardware items
and devices:
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Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
Fibre Channel Switches and Directors
Application compatibility tables are provided for the vendors and applications in the
following list.
Compatibility tables are provided for the hardware devices in the following list.
Changes in this Update

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Newly supported applications:

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Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.3.1 on page 12
EMC NetWorker 8.2DD Boost over FC on page 14
Symantec Backup Exec 2014 on page 29
Changed
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Updated compatibility tables:

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EMC NetWorker 8.2 on page 13
EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 on page 14
EMC NetWorker 8.1.1DD Boost over FC on page 15
EMC NetWorker 8.1 on page 15
EMC NetWorker 8.1DD Boost over FC on page 16
Quest NetVault 9.2 on page 26
Quest vRanger Pro 7.0 on page 28
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No changes
EMC DD Boost Compatibility Guide
Compatibility with Future Patch and Maintenance Versions of

Applications
Future patch and maintenance versions of the applications listed in this document are
expected to be compatible with the DD OS versions listed in the tables for each
application. Specifically, this implies that EMC Data Domain may not necessarily test or
qualify 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 the
cause of the problem is a change in a future version. At this point, EMC Data Domain
reserves the right to request a downgrade to a known, working solution. Do not assume
that new features or work flows that come with new patch or maintenance versions are
compatible with EMC Data Domain unless specifically identified as such.
Managed File Replication Version Compatibility Policy

DD Boost supports bidirectional managed file replication as follows. You can implement
bidirectional file replication between Data Domain source and destination systems that
are within two release families of each other, so long as the DD Boost plug-in version
used is compatible with both the source and destination DD OS versions. The DD Boost
plug-in is compatible with the DD OS version it accompanies, the preceding DD OS
version, and the following DD OS version. This table illustrates the compatibility:
Table 1 DD Boost Plug-in and DD OS Versions
DD Boost Plug-in
Version
DD OS Accompanying
Version
Prior DD OS
Version
Following DD OS
Version
2.2
4.9
4.8
5.0
2.3
5.0
4.9
5.1
2.4
5.1
5.0
5.2
2.5
5.2
5.1
5.3 and 5.4
2.6
5.3 and 5.4
5.2
5.4 and 5.5
3.0
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 implement
bidirectional managed file replication between Data Domain systems running DD OS
4.9.x and DD OS 5.1.x. But you cannot implement bidirectional managed file replication
between Data Domain systems running DD OS 5.0.x and DD OS 5.2.x or between systems
running DD OS 5.0.x and DD OS 4.8.x because the DD Boost 2.3.x plug-in is not
compatible with DD OS 5.2.x or 4.8.x according to the compatibility policy.
How to Use the Tables in this Document

Perform the following procedure to determine which versions of third party applications
and components are compatible with specific EMC Data Domain Operating System (DD
OS) versions and to obtain additional information needed to determine compatibility of a
desired configuration.
Compatibility with Future Patch and Maintenance Versions of Applications
Compatibility Guide
Procedure
1. 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 Terms

This section defines the acronyms and terms used in this document and other documents
in the series of EMC compatibility guides.
Table 2 Acronyms and Terms
Term
Definition
AD
Microsoft Active Directory
AIR
Automatic Image Replication, a feature of Symantec NetBackup
AIX
IBM AIX operating system
Atape
IBM tape device driver for the AIX operating system
atdd
IBM tape device driver for the HP-UX operating system
BRMS
IBM backup recovery media services
DAR
Direct Access Restore for NDMP environments
DD Boost over FC
DD Boost over Fibre Channel transport
Exadata
Oracle Exadata Database Machine based on Intel Xeon processors.
GRT
Symantec Granular Restore Technology
HBA
Host Bus Adaptor
HP Alpha
64Bit RISC CPU required for Tru64 UNIX
HP-UX
Hewlett-Packard UNIX operating system
IA64
Hewlett-Packard 64-bit processor
IBM i
An operating system used on IBM Power Systems
Itanium
Intel Itanium processor
MTM
Machine type model
NBU
Symantec NetBackup
OEL, Oracle Linux
Oracle Enterprise Linux is a Red Hat Enterprise Linux based operating

system from Oracle
PA-RISC
Hewlett-Packard reduced instruction set processor
POWER
IBM processor based on the Performance Optimization with Enhanced RISC

instruction (POWER) set architecture
POWER5
Power Architecture microprocessor released by IBM in 2004
POWER6
POWER7
Table 2 Acronyms and Terms (continued)
Term
Definition
RHEL
Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system; when shown in a table for an
application, indicates support for all RHEL releases with which the listed
application is compatible.
Solaris
Oracle Solaris operating environment
SLES
SUSE Linux Enterprise operating system
STK
When listed in the Emulation: Changer/Tape column, refers to theOracle

Sun StorageTek media changer device
SPARC
Oracle-Sun processor
SVC
EMC Solution Validation Center
Tru64
Tru64 UNIX operating system
UEK
Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel is a fast, modern, reliable Linux

kernel that is optimized for enterprise software and hardware. It is the
default kernel in Oracle Linux 5.6 and Oracle Linux 6. Oracle recommends
its use for all enterprise applications.
Windows 2003
Microsoft Windows 2003 operating system
Windows 2003 R2
Microsoft Windows 2003 operating system; includes R2
Windows 2008
Windows 2008 R2
Windows 2012
Windows 2012 R2
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Storage
Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 operating system; includes R2
Windows Storage
Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 operating system
Windows Storage
Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2012 operating system; includes R2
x86_64
Intel and AMD x86 processor, 64-bit
x86
Intel and AMD processor, 32-bit
Applications Table Headings

The table for each application provides compatibility information for each server
operating system supported by the application. Application table headings are defined in
this table:
Applications Table Headings
Compatibility Guide
Table 3 Application Column Heading Definitions
Column Heading
Description
DD 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 for
application software are not supported for use with DD OS unless otherwise specified.
Hardware/Device Table Headings

The table for each hardware item or device provides compatibility information for each
vendor and model supported by DD Boost over FC. Device table headings are defined in
this table:
Table 4 Hardware/Device Column Heading Definitions
Column Heading
Description
DD 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 Documents

To view EMC DD Boost documents referenced in this guide, go to the EMC Online Support
site at https://suppport.emc.com/. Click on Support by Product. Then enter Data
Domain Boost in the Find a Product field and click . Select Data Domain Boost Open
Storage from the drop-down menu, click Documentation and scroll down to the
appropriate title.
General Compatibility Conditions

Be aware of these general conditions that affect the operation of several DD Boost-related
applications and technologies.
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In any DD Boost-related installation involving HP-UX 11.31, the minimum ONCplus

version must be 11.31.14.
Vendor: EMC Corporation

EMC Avamar 7.1
Table 5 EMC Avamar 7.1 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.0.1
5.3.x (5.3.0.4 or
later), 5.4.x, 5.5.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
Solaris with VCS 10, 11
SPARC
Solaris with Solaris Cluster

10, 11
SPARC
RHEL 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
Windows 2003 (64 bit)a
x86_64
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit)
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2
x86_64
Windows 8.1
x86, x86_64
Windows 8
x86, x86_64
Windows 7
x86, x86_64
Windows Storage Server

2008
x86_64

2008 R2
x86_64

2012
x86_64

2012 R2
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
a. Also includes Windows 2003 R2 (64 bit).
Vendor: EMC Corporation
Compatibility Guide
EMC Avamar 7.0.2

Table 6 EMC Avamar 7.0.2 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.2.5
5.3.x (5.3.0.4 or
later), 5.4.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
Windows 8
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2008 (64 bit)
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
EMC Avamar 7.0.1

Table 7 EMC Avamar 7.0.1 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.0.2
5.3.x (5.3.0.4 or
later), 5.4.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
Windows 8
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
EMC Avamar 7.0

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.0.3
5.3.x (5.3.0.4 or
later), 5.4.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
Windows 8
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
EMC Avamar 6.1

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.4.1.0
5.0.x (5.0.2.3 or
later), 5.1.x, 5.2.x,
5.3.x, 5.4.x
Solaris 10
SPARC
RHEL 4, 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
Windows 2003 (64 bit) a
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
Client OS
Platform
EMC Avamar 6.0

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
2.3.1.0
4.9.x (4.9.2 or later), Solaris 10

5.0.x (5.0.2.3 or
RHEL 4, 5
later), 5.1.x
SPARC
x86_64
EMC Avamar 7.0
Compatibility Guide
Table 10 EMC Avamar 6.0 Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
AIX 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
EMC Avamar Notes

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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.
Backups over WAN are not supported with Avamar DD Boost integration.
Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Oracle, VMware Image backups, DB2, Sybase, SAP
and Hyper-V to Data Domain systems using DD Boost integration are supported. For
specific details on application versions, please see the Avamar 6.1 compatibility list.
Data Domain Global Deduplication Array is not supported.
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.
The DD OS app-optimized-compression option (as in filesys option

set app-optimized-compression) must be disabled when using Avamar 7.0.
EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0

Table 11 EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0 Compatibility
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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.2.0
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5, 6
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0DD Boost over FC
Table 12 EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0DD Boost over FC
Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.2.0
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5, 6
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) Notes

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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) 1.0

Table 13 EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) 1.0 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.2.0
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.x
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008 R2
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2
x86_64
EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) 1.0DD Boost over FC

Table 14 EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) 1.0DD Boost over FC Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.2.0
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.x
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008 R2
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2
x86_64
EMC DD Boost for Databases and Applications (DDBDA) 1.0DD Boost over FC
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EMC DD Boost for Microsoft Applications (DDBMA) Notes

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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 4.3.1

Table 15 Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.3.1 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.6.2.0
5.4.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.2.7.2

Table 16 Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.2.7.2 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.6.2.0
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.2.2
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.2.2
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64

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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.1.0
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.1.0
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.1.0
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
2.4.0.2
5.0.x, 5.1.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10 SP4, 11 SP1
x86_64
Pivotal Greenplum Database Notes

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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 components
are also installed.
Data Domain Global Deduplication Array is not supported.
Managed file replication is not supported with the Pivotal Greenplum Database
software releases prior to 4.2.5.
Backups over WAN are not supported.
Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.2.5 support details:

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Supports DD Boost managed file replication in 4.2.5
Supports incremental backups using NFS
EMC NetWorker 8.2

Table 22 EMC NetWorker 8.2 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.6.1.1
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.x
Solaris 9
SPARC
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6, 7
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
Windows 2003 (32/64 bit) a
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008 (32/64 bit)
x86, x86_64
x86_64
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Table 22 EMC NetWorker 8.2 Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 8
x86, x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
a. Also includes Windows 2003 R2 (32/64 bit).
EMC NetWorker 8.2DD Boost over FC

Table 23 EMC NetWorker 8.2 CompatibilityDD Boost over FC
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.1.1
5.3.x, 5.4.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
EMC NetWorker 8.1.1

Table 24 EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 Compatibility
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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.6.1.1
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
Solaris 9
SPARC
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Table 24 EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
x86_64
Windows 8
x86, x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
EMC NetWorker 8.1.1DD Boost over FC

Table 25 EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 CompatibilityDD Boost over FC
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.1.1
5.3.x, 5.4.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
EMC NetWorker 8.1

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.6.0.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
Solaris 9
SPARC
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
EMC NetWorker 8.1.1DD Boost over FC
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Table 26 EMC NetWorker 8.1 Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
Windows 8
x86, x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
EMC NetWorker 8.1DD Boost over FC

Table 27 EMC NetWorker 8.1 CompatibilityDD Boost over FC
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.0.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
EMC NetWorker 8.0.x

Table 28 EMC NetWorker 8.0.x Compatibility
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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.5.2.x, 2.5.4.x
5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,

5.4.x
Solaris 9
SPARC
Solaris 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 8
x86, x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Table 28 EMC NetWorker 8.0.x Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
EMC NetWorker 8.0

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.1.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
Solaris 9
SPARC
Solaris 10
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
EMC NetWorker 7.6.5

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.3.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
RHEL 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64

EMC NetWorker 8.0
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EMC NetWorker 7.6.4

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.1.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
RHEL 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
EMC NetWorker 7.6.3

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.4.0.x, 2.4.1.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
RHEL 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
EMC NetWorker 7.6.2

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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.3.1.1
4.9.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
RHEL 4, 5, 6
x86, x86_64
Table 33 EMC NetWorker 7.6.2 Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
IA64
EMC NetWorker 7.6.1

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Storage Node OS
Platform
2.3.1.1
4.9.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
RHEL 4, 5, 6
x86, x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
EMC NetWorker Notes

u
The virtual synthetic full backup and clone feature in NetWorker 8.1 requires DD OS
version 5.3 or later.
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 are
also installed.
Support for backups over WAN may be possible in certain configurations. If you are
interested in such support, you can submit a request for product qualification (RPQ).
Please contact your EMC Backup Recovery Systems sales representative for more
information.
NetWorker Module for Microsoft (NMM) version 2.3 supports Direct File Access (DFA)
with NetWorker Data Domain Boost devices, which enables backup data to bypass
the storage node and go directly to the Data Domain System. Please see the
NetWorker compatibility matrix for specific details.
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.
EMC NetWorker 7.6.1
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Compatibility Guide
20
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 Windows
servers, disabling the General Purpose Extension (GPX) within PowerPath 5.7 is
supported with DD Boost over FC.
Vendor: Hewlett-Packard
HP Data Protector 8.1
Table 35 HP Data Protector 8.1 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.x
5.4.x
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
x86_64
Vendor: Hewlett-Packard
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Compatibility Guide
Vendor: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 12c
Table 36 Oracle RMAN 12c Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 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, Exadata
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, Exadata
Solaris 11
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 12cDD Boost over FC

Table 37 Oracle RMAN 12c Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMANDD Boost over FC
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 12c Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
1.2.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x
x86_64, Exadata
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 11g

Table 38 Oracle RMAN 11g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN
22
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 11g Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
1.2.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.x
x86_64, Exadata
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, Exadata
Solaris 10, 11
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
Table 38 Oracle RMAN 11g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN (continued)
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 11g Version
1.1.x
DD OS Version
5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,

5.4.x
1.0.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
Client OS
Platform
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5, 6 (UEK, RHK)
x86_64, Exadata
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, Exadata
Solaris 11
x86_64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5, 6
x86_64, Exadata
Solaris 10
SPARC
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 11gDD Boost over FC

Table 39 Oracle RMAN 11g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMANDD Boost over FC
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 11g Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
1.2.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x, 5.5.x
x86_64, Exadata
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
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Table 39 Oracle RMAN 11g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMANDD Boost over
FC (continued)
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 11g Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
x86_64
x86_64
Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) 10g

Table 40 Oracle RMAN 10g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 10g Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
1.2.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
Solaris 10
SPARC
x86_64, Exadata
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
Solaris 10
SPARC
Oracle Linux 5, 6 (UEK, RHK)
x86_64, Exadata
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
Solaris 10
SPARC
Oracle Linux 5, 6
x86_64, Exadata
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
1.1.x
1.0.x
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5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,

5.4.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
Table 40 Oracle RMAN 10g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMAN (continued)
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 10g Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
x86_64
x86_64

Table 41 Oracle RMAN 10g Compatibility using DD Boost for Oracle RMANDD Boost over FC
DD Boost for Oracle

RMAN 10g Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
1.2.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x
x86_64, Exadata
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
EMC DD Boost for Oracle RMAN Notes

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DD Boost for Oracle RMAN has been tested with Oracle Linux 5 and 6 in both
Compatibility mode and UEK1 mode.
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.
Data Domain Extended Retention software option is supported with DD Boost for
Oracle RMAN.
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Vendor: Quest Software

Quest NetVault 10.0
Table 42 Quest NetVault 10.0 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
RHEL 4, 5, 6
x86, x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
PA-RISC
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Quest NetVault 9.2

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.5.0.3
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.x
RHEL 4, 5, 6
x86, x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
PA-RISC
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
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Quest NetVault 9.1

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.5.0.3
5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x
RHEL 4, 5, 6
x86, x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
PA-RISC
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Quest NetVault 9.0

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.5.0.3
5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x
RHEL 4, 5, 6
x86, x86_64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
HP-UX 11.31
PA-RISC
Solaris 9, 10
SPARC
SLES 10, 11
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Quest vRanger Pro 7.1

Table 46 Quest vRanger Pro 7.1 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.3.0
5.2.x, 5.4.x, 5.5.x
Windows 2008
x86_64
Windows 2008 R2
x86_64
Quest NetVault 9.1
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Table 46 Quest vRanger Pro 7.1 Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
Windows 2012
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2
x86_64

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.5.4.0
5.2.x, 5.4.x
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
x86_64

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.4.1
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
x86_64

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.4.1
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
x86, x86_64
Windows 2008
x86, x86_64
x86_64
Quest vRanger Pro Notes

u
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For further compatibility information regarding Quest vRanger Pro, consult the vRanger
5.4 System Requirements Guide.
Vendor: Symantec
Symantec Backup Exec 2014
Table 50 Symantec Backup Exec 2014 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
2.6.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
Symantec Backup Exec 2012

Table 51 Symantec Backup Exec 2012 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2003 (32/64 bit)a
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
2.6.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.x
2.5.0.x, 2.5.1.x,
2.5.2.x
5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,

5.4.x
Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3

Table 52 Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
Vendor: Symantec
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Table 52 Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
2.4.1.0, 2.4.2.0
2.3.1.0, 2.3.3.0
2.2.1.1, 2.2.2.0,
2.2.3.0
DD OS Version
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x
4.9.x, 5.0.x
Client OS
Platform
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R2

Table 53 Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.3.1.0, 2.3.3.0
5.0.x, 5.1.x
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
2.2.1.1, 2.2.2.0,
2.2.3.0
4.9.x, 5.0.x
Symantec Backup Exec Notes
30
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 a
64-bit Backup Exec 2010 installation.
Optimized Duplication with Backup Exec requires OST plug-in 2.3.x and DD OS 4.9.1
or later. Backup Exec 2010 R2 or R3 or Backup Exec 2012 is required. Backup Exec
Hotfix http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?
page=content&id=TECH138226 is strongly recommended for Optimized Duplication
for Backup Exec 2010 R2.
Encrypted managed file replication (optimized duplication) is supported with Backup

Exec and requires DD OS 5.0 or later on both source and destination DD systems.
Data Domain Extended Retention software option is supported with Backup Exec and
requires OST plug-in 2.3.1 or later.
Symantec NetBackup 7.6.x

Table 54 Symantec NetBackup 7.6.x Compatibility
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6 a
x86_64
SLES 10, 11 a
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2008 R2 (64 bit) a
x86_64
Windows 2012 a
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2 a
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
2.6.x
2.5.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
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Table 54 Symantec NetBackup 7.6.x Compatibility (continued)
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle 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 FC

Table 55 Symantec NetBackup 7.6.x CompatibilityDD Boost over FC
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2
x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
Windows 2012
x86_64
Windows 2012 R2
x86_64
2.6.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x, 5.5.x

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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
DD Boost Version
2.6.x
2.5.0.x, 2.5.1.x,
2.5.2.x
2.4.1.0, 2.4.2.0
DD OS Version
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x,

5.5.x
5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,

5.4.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
Client OS
Platform
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
2.6.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x

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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10
SPARC
RHEL 4, 5
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
2.5.0.x, 2.5.1.x,
2.5.2.x
2.4.1.0, 2.4.2.0
2.3.1.0, 2.3.3.0
5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,

5.4.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
4.9.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x
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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC

DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
3.0.x
5.4.x, 5.5.x
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
2.6.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x

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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
2.6.x
5.2.x, 5.3.x, 5.4.x
Solaris 10, 11
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
DD Boost Version
2.5.0.x, 2.5.1.x,
2.5.2.x
2.4.1.0, 2.4.2.0
2.3.1.0, 2.3.3.0
DD OS Version
5.1.x, 5.2.x, 5.3.x,

5.4.x
5.0.x, 5.1.x, 5.2.x
4.9.x, 5.0.x, 5.1.x
Client OS
Platform
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Oracle Linux 5.6, 6
x86_64
Solaris 10
SPARC, x86_64
RHEL 5, 6
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
POWER
Solaris 10
SPARC
RHEL 4, 5
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
2.2.3.2
4.8.x, 4.9.x, 5.0.x
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
2.2.2.0, 2.2.3.0
4.8.x, 4.9.x, 5.0.x
Solaris 10
SPARC
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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
Client OS
Platform
RHEL 4, 5
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
2.2.1.4
4.8.x, 4.9.x, 5.0.x
AIX 5.3, 6.1
POWER
2.2.1.1
4.8.x, 4.9.x, 5.0.x
Solaris 10
SPARC
RHEL 4, 5
x86_64
SLES 10, 11
x86_64
x86, x86_64
x86_64
x86_64
HP-UX 11.23, 11.31
PA-RISC
HP-UX 11.31
IA64
Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Notes

A pre-sales qualifier is required for all DD Boost over FC opportunities. Qualifiers must be
submitted and approved by the SVC. DD Boost over FC qualifiers can be found at this
location: http://gig.corp.emc.com/
NOTICE
NBU 6.5 is no longer supported as of October 3, 2012. Please see the following press
release 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 current
version of the DD Boost plug-in (up to and including 2.5).
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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.
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Virtual synthetics support in NBU requires DD OS 5.4 or later.
AIR support in NBU (7.6 pr later) requires DD OS 5.4 or later.
Accelerator support in NBU (7.6 or later) requires DD OS 5.4 or later.
NBU versions 7.0.x, 7.1.x, and 7.5.x require the 64-bit OST plug-in, except on
Windows 2003. On Windows 2003, the 32-bit OST plug-in must be used on a 32-bit
NBU installation and the 64- bit OST plug-in must be used on a 64-bit NBU
installation.
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Encrypted managed file replication (optimized duplication) is supported with NBU

and requires DD OS 5.0 or later on both source and destination Data Domain
systems.
Data Domain Extended Retention software option is supported with NBU and requires
OST plug-in 2.3.1 or later.
The use of virtual synthetics together with the Data Domain Extended software option
requires DD OS 5.3.x and DD Boost 2.6.x.
Backups over WAN are supported under a request for product qualification (RPQ).
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.
NBU 7.5 support details:
Has been tested with optimized virtual synthetics. Requires DD OS 5.3.x or later.
Will support NBU Accelerator feature to Data Domain systems where the DD Boost
2.6 plug-in is installed.
Supports DD Boost over FC as transport with the DD Boost 2.6 plug-in. Both are
updated on Symantecs Hardware Compatibility List (HCL).
NBU 7.5 feature support is the same for both DD Boost over IP and DD Boost over
FC.
The NBU 7.5 feature Optimized Duplication requires TCP/IP transport between
the two Data Domain systems.
NBU 7.6 compatibility details:

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Supports the NBU VM Accelerator feature with DD OS 5.4.3.x or later.
Supports the NBU AIR feature to Data Domain systems where the DD Boost 2.6
plug-in is installed.
HPUX 11.23 on the PA-RISC architecture supports the media server or client only.
Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Notes
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Compatibility Guide
Vendor: VMware
VMware vSphere Data Protection Advanced (VDPA) 5.5
Table 61 VMware VDPA 5.5 Compatibility
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DD Boost Version
DD OS Version
2.6.x
5.4.x
Hardware Devices
Fibre 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 Model
2.6.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x
Qlogic
QLE/A 2500 Series

QLA 2400 Series
Emulex
LPe 12000 Series

LP/LPe 11000 Series
DD Boost over FC HBA Notes

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All supported Fibre Channel HBAs share these characteristics:

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A single host-side FC port may not be used for both DD Boost over FC and VTL
traffic to the same Data Domain system.
A single host-side FC port may be used for DD Boost for FC traffic to a Data Domain
system A, and for VTL traffic to Data Domain system B.
A single host-side FC port may be used for DD Boost over FC traffic and for other
traffic to non-Data Domain devices.
All HBA driver versions are supported; a list of supported operating systems can be
found in the section on backup applications.
Unlike DD VTL, DD Boost over FC clients do not require driver support for tape devices
and changers.
DD Boost over FC does not support EMC PowerPath. PowerPath must be disabled in
configurations that include DD Boost over FC.
Fibre Channel Switches and DirectorsDD Boost over FC

DD Boost over FC systems can be connected through Fibre Channel switches or directors.
Table 37 provides compatibility information about FC switches and directors supported
by EMC Data Domain.
A pre-sales qualifier is required for all DD Boost over FC opportunities. Qualifiers must be
submitted and approved by the SVC. DD Boost over FC qualifiers can be found at this
location: http://gig.corp.emc.com
Table 63 Switches and Directors
DD Boost
Version
DD OS
Version
Vendor
Switch OS Version
Switch Model
2.6.x
5.3.x, 5.4.x
Brocade
6.4.x
300
5100
5300
Hardware Devices
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Table 63 Switches and Directors (continued)
DD Boost
Version
DD OS
Version
Vendor
Switch OS Version
Switch Model
6505
6510
6520
7800
48000
DCX
DCX-4S
DCX-8510
DCX-8510-4
Cisco
NX-OS Release 5.0(1a)
MDS 9124
MDS 9134
MDS 9140
MDS 9148
MDS 9222i
MDS 9250i
MDS 9506
MDS 9509
MDS 9513
MDS 9710
EMC Connectrix
6.4.x
DS-300B
DS-5100B
DS-5300B
DS-6505B
DS-6510B
DS-6520B
ED-48000B
ED-DCX8510-4B
ED-DCX8510-8B
ED-DCX-8B
ED-DCX-4S-B
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DD Boost over FC Switch and Director Notes

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All released versions of switch firmware are supported.
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 supported
with DD Boost over FC.
DD Boost over FC Switch and Director Notes
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Pivotal Greenplum Data Computing Appliance

Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN)

Quest vRanger Pro

Symantec Backup Exec

Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters

Fibre Channel Switches and Directors

Changes in this Update

Newly supported applications:

Pivotal Greenplum Database 4.3.1 on page 12

EMC NetWorker 8.2DD Boost over FC on page 14

Symantec Backup Exec 2014 on page 29

Updated compatibility tables:

EMC NetWorker 8.2 on page 13

EMC NetWorker 8.1.1 on page 14

EMC NetWorker 8.1.1DD Boost over FC on page 15

EMC NetWorker 8.1 on page 15

EMC NetWorker 8.1DD Boost over FC on page 16

Quest NetVault 9.2 on page 26

Quest vRanger Pro 7.0 on page 28

EMC DD Boost Compatibility Guide

EMC Data Domain Boost Compatibility Guide

Compatibility with Future Patch and Maintenance Versions of

Managed File Replication Version Compatibility Policy

5.3 and 5.4

5.3 and 5.4

5.4 and 5.5

How to Use the Tables in this Document

Acronyms and Terms

Microsoft Active Directory

Automatic Image Replication, a feature of Symantec NetBackup

IBM AIX operating system

IBM tape device driver for the AIX operating system

IBM tape device driver for the HP-UX operating system

IBM backup recovery media services

Direct Access Restore for NDMP environments

DD Boost over Fibre Channel transport

Oracle Exadata Database Machine based on Intel Xeon processors.

Symantec Granular Restore Technology

Host Bus Adaptor

64Bit RISC CPU required for Tru64 UNIX

Hewlett-Packard UNIX operating system

Hewlett-Packard 64-bit processor

An operating system used on IBM Power Systems

Intel Itanium processor

Machine type model

OEL, Oracle Linux

Oracle Enterprise Linux is a Red Hat Enterprise Linux based operating

Hewlett-Packard reduced instruction set processor

IBM processor based on the Performance Optimization with Enhanced RISC

Power Architecture microprocessor released by IBM in 2004

Power Architecture microprocessor released by IBM in 2007

Power Architecture microprocessor released by IBM in 2010

EMC DD Boost Compatibility Guide

EMC Data Domain Boost Compatibility Guide

Table 2 Acronyms and Terms (continued)

Oracle Solaris operating environment

SUSE Linux Enterprise operating system

When listed in the Emulation: Changer/Tape column, refers to theOracle

EMC Solution Validation Center

Tru64 UNIX operating system

Oracle Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel is a fast, modern, reliable Linux