PPDM SD backups for PowerMax fails if the Protection Engine is not linked to Storage Array
Summary: PPDM SD backups for PowerMax fails if the PPDM Protection Engine is not linked to Storage Array
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Symptoms
PPDM storage direct backup fails with the following error in sdmng.log
Array ID: ########-####-####-####-############. Mininum capacity needed 8, capacity in-use or
commited: 0, capacity available: 0Cause
PPDM Protection Engine proxy is not linked to Storage Array
Resolution
Perform and explicit Discovery of Storage Array from PPDM UI.
Test PPDM storage direct backup again.
Affected Products
Data Protection Suite SeriesArticle Properties
Article Number: 000311595
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025
Version: 1
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