Backup jobs fail if the Hotadd transport mode is selected when using ESX 4.1

Article:TECH137620  |  Created: 2010-08-11  |  Updated: 2011-05-25  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH137620
Article Type
Technical Solution


Subject

Problem



Agent for VMware Virtual Infrastructure (AVVI) based backup jobs fail if the Hotadd transport mode is selected when backing up virtual machines on ESX 4.1


Error



Unable to open a disk of the virtual machine.

 


Cause



Backup Exec 2010 R2 does not support the “Hotadd” transport mode for backups with ESX 4.1.

 

 


Solution



 

Select a different transport mode in the backup job properties (ie: SAN or nbd) or upgrade to Backup Exec 2010 R3

 

 

 

Symantec Corporation has acknowledged that the above-mentioned issue is present in the current version(s) of the product(s) mentioned at the end of this article. Symantec Corporation is committed to product quality and satisfied customers. 

There are no plans to address this issue by way of a patch or hotfix in the current or previous versions of the software at the present time. However, the issue is currently scheduled to be addressed in the next major revision of the product. Please be sure to refer back to this document periodically as any changes to the status of the defect will be reflected here.  Please note that Symantec Corporation reserves the right to remove any fix from the targeted release if it does not pass quality assurance tests.  Symantec's plans are subject to change and any action taken by you based on the above information or your reliance upon the above information is made at your own risk.


Please contact your Symantec Sales representative or the Symantec Sales group for upgrade information including upgrade eligibility to the release containing the resolution for this issue.  For information on how to contact Symantec Sales, please see www.symantec.com

 


Supplemental Materials

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AVVI: Unable to open a disk of the virtual machine


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AVVI: Backup jobs fail if the HotAdd transport mode is selected when using ESX 4.1



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358281


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