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14 Dell EMC SC Series: Veeam Backup & Replication Integration | 4061-SC-SG
3.2.3 Configuring proxy server transport mode in Veeam
The Veeam Backup & Replication proxy server transport mode defines how the proxy server retrieves virtual
machine data for backup repository jobs. Several modes are available:
• Automatic selection: Data retrieval mode selection is automatic. Direct storage access through the
Dell EMC SC Series plug-in will be used whenever possible if installed, configured, and available.
• Direct storage access: Direct storage access through the Dell EMC SC Series plug-in will be used.
• Virtual appliance: The proxy server is deployed as a virtual machine. VM virtual disks in scope of the
backup job are hot added to the proxy server VM configuration while the backup job runs. VM virtual
disks are hot removed after the backup job completes.
• Network: The proxy server retrieves VM data from the vSphere hypervisor through the network using
the NBD protocol over the vSphere management network.
The default transport mode is automatic selection. If the proxy server is dedicated to SC Series integration, it
may be preferred (but unnecessary) to force the transport mode to direct storage access. To do so, complete
the following steps.
1. In the Backup Infrastructure menu, right-click the proxy server and click Properties.