VMware SAN-direct backups

For Unitrends Recovery-Series (physical) and UEB on VMware systems, it is recommended that you configure SAN-direct backups for ESX hosts whose datastores are located on an external SAN. This configuration enables vProtect to move data directly from the external SAN to the backup system during the backup. This direct connection increases backup performance and decreases network bandwidth utilization, affording greater scheduling flexibility as the production network is not used during the backup.

VMware SAN-direct system requirements

To configure a SAN-direct backup for a UEB on VMware system

To configure a SAN-direct backup for a Recovery-Series system

To verify the SAN-direct method is used