Install Data Protector Disk Agent on Linux

Some quick notes to install Data Protector – Disk Agent on your Linux server.

1. Install dependencies :
   • Ubuntu : sudo apt-get install xinetd rpm
   • CentOS / Red Hat : yum install xinetd
2. Download required software from HP.  I’m using Data Protector 6.20.
3. Untar file : tar -zxvf ESD_HP_DP_6.2_for_HP_UX_TD586_15001_01.tar.gz
4. cd ESD_HP_UX_TD586_15001_01/TD586-15001-01/LOCAL_INSTALL
5. Perform installation : ./omnisetup.sh -install da
6. If required open ports on you server (for agent, backups, etc.
   • Backup Agent : 5555 (default)
   • Port range used by Data Protector : 6000-6050 (our configuration)
   • N.B.  To limit the range of port used by Data Protector, you need to edit the “omnirc” file, both on the cell manager and the client and add the line : OB2PORTRANGE=6000-6050