We use UNC names when we use Datadomain. Msg=8971 says "The server attempted to validate that the directory was accessible"
If TSM server runs under Local System account, doeas Local system have access rights to the DD share? Test to run define devclass when TSM server is running undere your admin account. //Henrik -----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard van Denzel Sent: den 21 november 2008 11:14 To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: [ADSM-L] DataDomain problems Hi All, I'm trying to add a DataDomain DD530 (running DDR 4.5.2.5-76716) to a Windows (2003 SP2) TSM Server (5.5.1.0). I can add a CIFS share from the DD530 without problems and also create maps/folders and files on it from Windows. When I issue the following command from TSM: DEF DEVC DD_CLASS DEVT=FILE MAXCAP=200G DIR=K:\DDPool (K: being the mapped CIFS share) I get the following error: ANR8971E Unable to validate the directory name K:\DDPOOL for DEFINE DEVCLASS command. ANR8366E Define Devclass: Invalid value for DIRECTORY parameter. I also tried the UNC path (\\DD530\backup\DDPool <file:///\\DD530\backup\DDPool> ) instead, but with the same results. I can use local disks from the TSM Server just fine for the FILE class (e.g. like C: or D:). Met vriendelijke groet, with kind regards, Richard van Denzel ------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this message may be CONFIDENTIAL and is intended for the addressee only. Any unauthorised use, dissemination of the information or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the addressee, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete this message. Thank you.