Which network ports does Hyper Data Protector use?
Release date:
2026-01-19
Applicable Products
Hyper Data Protector (HDP), x86-based NAS
TCP Ports Used by HDP
To backup/restore your virtual machine or Windows PC/Server, HDP uses the specific TCP ports listed below. Ensure that these TCP ports are available for HDP to use.
On your NAS:
Ensure the following ports are available on your NAS:
- 8080 (for HTTP connections)
- 443 (for HTTPS connections)
- 9103
- 9106
On VMware virtual machines:
Ensure the following ports are available on your VMware virtual machine:
| TCP Port | VMware Type |
|---|---|
| 22 | ESXi host with free license |
| 443 |
|
| 902 | ESXi host |
On HyperV virtual machines:
Ensure the following ports are available on your HyperV virtual machine:
- 5985
- 9102 (for HDP 1.4 and earlier)
- 11173 (for HDP 2.0 and later)
On your Windows PC/Server (NetBack PC Agent, HDP 2.0 and later):
Ensure the following ports are available on your Windows PC/server when using NetBak PC Agent and HDP 2.0 (and later):
- 11172
- 11173
