Thanks for confirming this, Greg.
I have seen this problem with 5.3.5P2 and Budtool 4.6.1a.  I had
downgraded to 5.3.5 to continue backing up.  Now I was informed that
5.3.5 is buggy, and have gone to 5.3.5R2P2.  Initial testing indicates
that NDMP is working with Budtool 4.6.1a.  We'll know for sure after
the weekend...
Moshe
>From: "Linn, Greg" <Greg.Linn(a)netapp.com>
>
>A NDMP-based backup problem has been identified in our Data OnTap 5.3.5P2 patch
>release.  
>
>During development of Data OnTap 5.3.6, a deadlock condition was discovered
>which impacted the NDMP Java implementation.  This condition typically manifests
>itself as an NDMP connection failure during resource depletion conditions. We
>believe it was first introduced 5.3.5P2.  The problem has been resolved in
>5.3.5R2P2 and in the forthcoming 5.3.6 release.
>
>If you are running 5.3.5P2, and are experiencing NDMP backup problems similar to
>the connection failure described above, we recommend that you upgrade to
>5.3.5R2P2. 
>
>Greg Linn
>Manager, NDMP Development
>linn(a)netapp.com
>408.822.3752 telephone
>408.822.4457 fax
>
>
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