This is a long way from TSM allowing you to restore a backup from a "NetApp Dump" storage pool to a non-Netapp appliance. I am skeptical but haven't tried it myself.
-----Original Message----- From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU] On Behalf Of Rhodes, Richard L. Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 11:46 AM To: ADSM-L@VM.MARIST.EDU Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] NDMP backups Restore I found this comment from NetApp: >Dump Format: >Before we begin, it is important to realize that NetApp dump >(whether initiated using NDMP or using the filer console) adheres to >the ufsdump (Solaris dump) format. So it sounds line the NetApp data format is Solaris dump format. Rick This message and any attachments (the "message") is intended solely for the addressees and is confidential. If you receive this message in error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use not in accord with its purpose, any dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, is prohibited except formal approval. The internet can not guarantee the integrity of this message. BNP PARIBAS (and its subsidiaries) shall (will) not therefore be liable for the message if modified. Please note that certain functions and services for BNP Paribas may be performed by BNP Paribas RCC, Inc. Unless otherwise provided above, this message was sent by BNP Paribas, or one of its affiliates in Canada, having an office at 1981 McGill College Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3A 2W8, Canada. To the extent this message is being sent from or to Canada, you may unsubscribe from receiving commercial electronic messages by using this link: www.bnpparibas.ca/en/unsubscribe/ <http://www.bnpparibas.ca/en/unsubscribe/>. See www.bnpparibas.ca <http://www.bnpparibas.ca> for more information on BNP Paribas, in Canada.