Avamar: How to Create, Modify or Verify Isilon NDMP User Settings using Web UI and CLI

Summary: Instructions to enable Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) on Isilon OneFS.

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Instructions

Configure Isilon NDMP User Settings.

Prerequisite

  • Access to the OneFS Web UI with root credentials
  • Administrative access to the Isilon CLI

Procedure

  • Log in to the OneFS Web UI as root. 
    # Open a web browser and navigate to https://[ISILON_CLUSTER_IP]
# Enter user: root
# Enter password: ********
  • Navigate to OneFS > Data Protection > NDMP > NDMP Settings.
  • Enable the NDMP service by checking the Enable NDMP service box.
  • Set the following parameters:
    • Port Number: 10000
    • DMA vendor: Generic
    • NDMP administrator: administrator (or create a new NDMP user).
  • If an NDMP administrator does not exist, create one:
    • Using the Web UI: Use the NDMP user creation screen.
    • Using the CLI: 
      isi ndmp users create --name ndmp
Password: ********
Confirm: ********
  • To change an existing NDMP user password:
    • Using the Web UI: Edit the NDMP user entry.
    • Using the CLI: 
      isi ndmp users modify --name ndmp
Password: ********
Confirm: ********
  • Save the NDMP settings in the Web UI.
  • Verify the NDMP configuration:
    • Web UI: Review the NDMP Settings page for the saved values.
    • CLI: 
      isi ndmp settings global view

      Expected output: 
      Service: True
Port: 10000
DMA: generic
Bre Max Num Contexts: 64
MSB Context Retention Duration: 300
MSR Context Retention Duration: 600
Stub File Open Timeout: 10
Enable Redirector: False
Enable Throttler: False
Throttler CPU Threshold: 50
        
      isi ndmp users list
Name
-----
ndmp
----- 
Total: 1
CAUTION: Use strong, unique passwords for NDMP users. Weak passwords may expose backup data to unauthorized access.

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Article Properties
Article Number: 000189642
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 22 Dec 2025
Version:  5
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