PowerProtect Data Manager: When configuring backup policies, some Data Domain storage unit interface are not listed
Summary: When configuring backup policies, some of the Data Domain's storage unit interfaces are not listed.
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Symptoms
When attempting to configure a backup policy, the network interface which we would like to use is not visible.
Cause
The Data Domain network interface that we would like to use has not been configured for use with "Data" in the Network Purposes selection boxes.
Resolution
1. From the PowerProtect Data Manager UI, select Infrastructure > Storage. The Storage window appears.
2. On the Protection Storage tab, select the storage system, and then select More Actions > Change Network Settings.
3. Select "Data" if you want to see this Network Interface listed on the policy configuration screen.
2. On the Protection Storage tab, select the storage system, and then select More Actions > Change Network Settings.
3. Select "Data" if you want to see this Network Interface listed on the policy configuration screen.
Affected Products
PowerProtect Data Manager, PowerProtect SoftwareArticle Properties
Article Number: 000210744
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 19 Sept 2025
Version: 3
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