Low Network Utilization in Remote Disk Backup via SAP FTP

Hi gurus,
I'm running whole online backup + redo log to backup my SAP server to backup server via SAPFTP (remote disk backup).
I'm using 100Mbps network connection between the two servers, with SAP server configured to 'maximize data throughput for network application'.
When I copy data from SAP Server to backup server manually, the speed is OK (around 98% network utilization).
But when I use put command in program RSFTP002 (SAPFTP) for the same file, the network utilization is just around 10%.
I use Windows Server 2003 x64 for SAP Server, and Windows Server 2008 x64 for Backup Server.
Each has adequate RAM, 8GB for SAP Server and 4GB for Backup Server.
Is this technical problem or is it because backup is considered background process, thus lowering its speed?
Help will be very much appreciated.
Edited by: Bobby Gunawan on Jan 9, 2009 11:44 AM

go read http://help.sap.com/saphelp_45b/helpdata/en/0d/d311324a0c11d182b80000e829fbfe/frameset.htm
it's old but should help you nonetheless.
I would not use SAPFTP as you found out, it is slow.
use DD instead which is much faster.

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Shares etc, which are locked down for users. But Windows Server Backup is still accessible. Can someone please guide me on how to restrict access to both Computer Management and Windows Server Backup.
Thanks in advance.
Terry.

Prevent running of Windows Server Backup
Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\File System
Right click on File System - Add File - Drill down to \System32\wbadmin.msc
On the Database Security ACL that pops up - Remove Creator Owner, Remove Users and check Adminstrators have Full Access.
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I have been trying to setup my network for remote TC access via port forwarding. Here's my setup:
Verizon FiOS router (main router, dhcp & nat) -> connected to TC set in bridge mode with a static IP
I can remotely access the TC using Back to my Mac with no problems, and of course locally on the home network via Wifi.
Since the TC has to connect in bridge mode, port forwarding is done on the FiOS router.
If I set a port forwarding rule in the FiOS router TCP,UDP (any) to port 548, it works. However I want to use a specific connection port
so others can't connect unless they know the forwarded port. BTW, I have remote disk sharing set with Use Device Password.
So here's what works:
FiOS Router (TCP any -> 548, UDP any ->548)
What doesn't work:
FiOS router (TCP 8990 -> 548, UDP 8990 -> 548).
Is there any additional setting required for specific port forwarding to work?

You're my hero!
I also have my TC in Bridge Mode to my Verizon FIOS Router. I used to be able to access my TC remotely, but since I upgraded my router (MI424WR GigE), I had forgotten some port forwarding rules I must have established in my old router. Once I re-created these two port forwarding rules (just like yours), I can remote access my TC (with TC password) again.
In addition, I have a static host name aliased to my dynamic IP address through dyndns.org (I have the free version, which I don't think is available anymore, but there are other free providers out there) for easier remote access.
Regarding, Secure Share Disks: with TC password vs a disk password. Is one more secure than the other?
Thanks!

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I have a Mac Air and an iMac, both running 10.5.8 and both on the same wireless network using an airport extreme router. I get connected fine when I access remote disk on the Mac Air, but the CD/DVD icon never appears on the Mac Air desktop (it does appear on the iMac desktop) and so I cannot access the software on the Mac Air. Any help greatly appreciated. Bob
Of note - this has worked for me in the past (year ago or so).

Well besides DVD Studio Pro being very non-intuitive, it came down to O.E., operator error. It's always the one program I dread working with because there are 500 settings that must be exactly so or nothing works. The rest of Final Cut Studio I can figure out and have even taken the certification courses for FCS and Motion. But DVD Studio Pro can sense fear and laughs at me. I don't like that.
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