KB1446: How to setup SAN access for use with Veeam Backup ...
https://www.veeam.com/kb144614.12.2011 · The Direct SAN access transport mode is recommended for VMs whose disks are located on shared VMFS SAN LUNs that are connected to ESXi hosts over FC, FCoE, iSCSI, and on shared SAS storage. In the Direct SAN access transport mode, Veeam Backup & Replication leverages VMware VADP to transport VM data directly from and to FC, FCoE and iSCSI storage …
Direct SAN Access - User Guide for VMware vSphere
helpcenter.veeam.com › docs › backupMar 04, 2021 · Veeam Backup & Replication uses the Direct SAN access transport mode to read and write VM data only during the first session of the replication job. During subsequent replication job sessions, Veeam Backup & Replication will use the Virtual appliance or Network transport mode on the target side. The source side proxy will keep reading VM data ...
KB1895: Direct-SAN Transport mode - Veeam Software
www.veeam.com › kb1895Jun 11, 2014 · The volume for each datastore containing a VM that is intended to be backed up over Direct-SAN must be presented to the Backup Proxy. The volume must appear in Disk Management within the Backup Proxy Server. Known Issues: As the number of volumes presented to the Backup Proxy increases the delay for starting of the VM task may increase.