Hi,
We're currently doing an implementation of a LAN-free backup solution with ESXi 4.1. It's using the IBM TSM storage agents on the physical proxy nodes and the backup/restores are working but we're getting very slow transfer speeds.
We have been trying various options in the client preferences (see below for items from the dsm.opt file) from the client side but it's made no difference. When using the 'sharedmem' option the backup just hangs and does nothing with no entry in the dsmerror logs to point us in the right direction.
Storage agent version - 6.2.1
TSM client version - 6.2.3.1
enablelanfree yes
lanfreecommmethod sharedmem
lanfreeshmport 1510
*lanfreecommm tcpip
*lanfreetcpport 1500
*VMVSTORTRANSPORT SAN
If anyone has encountered similar problems from an IBM TSM implementation please post any suggestions.