System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 tested hardware VSS provider for backup of Virtual machines deployed on Clustered Shared Volumes
The table below contains the list of VSS hardware provider tested to be compatible with DPM for protecting virtual machines deployed on clustered shared volumes (CSV).
The fact that a VSS hardware provider for a certain SAN is not listed below does not mean that it is not compatible, but that it has not been tested. If you have questions regarding VSS hardware provider for certain SAN not listed in the tables below, please post it in the DPM newsgroup (http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.dataprotectionmanager) or send an email to dpmsanhs@microsoft.com.
Note: The product group will continue to work with our existing and new partners to keep the information on this page updated.
EMC
| Model | VSS hardware provider version | Obtaining the VSS hardware provider | Support Information |
| Symmetrix series | 4.2.1 | ||
| Clarion series | 4.2.1 |
Symmetrix series - Micro code: 5874, 5773
Flare: 29, 30
Hitachi
| Model | VSS hardware provider version | Obtaining the VSS hardware provider | Support Information |
| Adaptable Modular Storage 2000 family - AMS2100, AMS2300, AMS2500 | v03.5.0 and above |
Compellent
| Model | VSS hardware provider version | Obtaining the VSS hardware provider | Support Information |
| Compellent Storage center 4.2 and above | 05.00.01.004 | Distributed as part of Replay Manager product (separate purchase required). | Compellent Service representative. |
Dell
| Model | Firmware version | VSS hardware provider version | Obtaining the VSS hardware provider | Support Information |
| EqualLogic PS series | 4.2.1 or later | 3.3.1 or later | Dell Service representative. |
Provider link: https://www.EqualLogic.com/support/download.aspx?id=3199
HP
| Model | Firmware version | VSS hardware provider version | Obtaining the VSS hardware provider | Additional Information | Support Information |
| EVA 4x00, 6x00, 8x00 | XCS 09006000 | 6.04 | Click here to download the hardware VSS provider. | Command-View software Version 9.1.017 | HP Call center OR HP Services representative for higher level support contracts. |
NetApp
| Model | Firmware version | VSS hardware provider version | Obtaining the VSS | Additional information | Support Information |
| FAS2000 Series FAS3000 Series FAS3100 Series FAS6000 Series V3100 Series V6000 Series | Data ONTAP 7.3.0 or above | 6.2.0.4508 or above | See | See the SnapDrive for Windows Installation and Administration Guide, available on http://now.netapp.com for information on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting SnapDrive for Windows in general, and the Data ONTAP VSS Hardware Provider in particular | Support for SnapDrive for Windows in general, and the Data ONTAP VSS Hardware Provider in particular is available through NetApp Global Services (see below) Support is also available through authorized resellers |
Obtainer provider:
The Data ONTAP VSS Hardware Provider ships as part of and is installed with NetApp SnapDrive for Windows, which is licensed per storage controller, or per physical Windows Server. The version of the Data ONTAP VSS Hardware Provider tested with DPM 2010 ships with SnapDrive 6.2 for Windows or above.
Licensed customers can download SnapDrive for Windows from http://now.netapp.com. Further information on SnapDrive for Windows is available on http://www.netapp.com/us/products/management-software/snapdrive-windows.html.
Support information:
visit http://www.netapp.com/us/support/ngs-contacts.html for contact information), and through NetApp on the Web: http://now.netapp.com.