We've faced a similar issue too. You could duplicate the tape backups to a new DataDomain storage unit, and then do the import of the disk images on that storage unit (mtree.) That is a bit faster than tape imports, but it still takes time.
We have 10 year retention backups that we have to maintain from an old 6.5 environment. We will upgrade the old environment to 7.6 eventually, but we will let it die on the vine. The catalog is almost 2TB - I sure as heck don't want to import all those tape images. The only limitation with AIR is that it will only work with new backups. The images are replicated to another NetBackup master server, but only as part of the backup process using SLP's. I am not aware of any AIR feature (today) that will allow you to import existing images. I could be wrong... I would think that Symantec is eventually going to expand the AIR type features, so that you can move existing images to a different NetBackup master. That would only make sense. (It would also let me move those 10 year retentions so I don't have to keep that other hardware around.) But for today, you have to plan with the existing features. Bryan ps. You can even partition the i500's. -----Original Message----- From: veritas-bu-boun...@mailman.eng.auburn.edu [mailto:veritas-bu-boun...@mailman.eng.auburn.edu] On Behalf Of Lightner, Jeff Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 10:22 AM To: VERITAS-BU@MAILMAN.ENG.AUBURN.EDU Subject: Re: [Veritas-bu] Need to move tape images from 7.1 master to 7.5 master We have the scalar i6000 and it IS partitionable. Not sure which one the OP has. Curious - What is "AIR" and how does it avoid the 2 stage import from one master to another? -----Original Message----- From: veritas-bu-boun...@mailman.eng.auburn.edu [mailto:veritas-bu-boun...@mailman.eng.auburn.edu] On Behalf Of tburrell Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 11:20 AM To: VERITAS-BU@MAILMAN.ENG.AUBURN.EDU Subject: [Veritas-bu] Need to move tape images from 7.1 master to 7.5 master "...I now have the need to move the remaining tape images from the 7.1 catalog to the 7.5 catalog." If you can partition the Scalar (sorry- not familiar with that hardware) you could look into doing an AIR- which would mean copying the images too. Almost as annoying as re-scanning the tapes, but maybe a little less labor-intensive depending on your setup. Otherwise you are into Symantec Professional Services territory. Outside of AIR there is no supported way for customers to merge two catalogs. I've recently looked into this as well, and its just not supported. Not to say someone out there couldn't give you a home-baked method- but don't ask Symantec to help you out if things go sideways there. You have to pay Symantec to do the merge. Tom Burrell +---------------------------------------------------------------------- |This was sent by tburrell...@yahoo.com via Backup Central. |Forward SPAM to ab...@backupcentral.com. +---------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu@mailman.eng.auburn.edu http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu Athena(r), Created for the Cause(tm) Making a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer __________________________________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail may contain privileged or confidential information and is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please reply immediately to the sender that you have received the message in error, and delete it. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu@mailman.eng.auburn.edu http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu DTCC DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately and delete the email and any attachments from your system. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. _______________________________________________ Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu@mailman.eng.auburn.edu http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu