Summary
When browsing the Linux-OES node in a 'Backup file' window (or as a restore destination), the node will expand to show the partitions/volumes, however these partitions/volumes cannot be expanded themselves.
Symptoms
The file browser log (.fbl) will show messages similar to :
Mon Jan 8 15:25:55 2007 SNBFBR3066D Connecting to Target Service (server1)
Mon Jan 8 15:25:57 2007 SNBFBR1062E sms rc is (fffdffd7) from routine (NWSMTConnectToTargetService)
Mon Jan 8 15:25:57 2007 SNBFBR1065D Attempting to release target at connection (1)
Mon Jan 8 15:25:57 2007 SNBFBR5201E PROG : fb_procqsubfiles : : rc (1202) from (ms_target_connect)
Mon Jan 8 15:25:57 2007 SNBFBR5201E PROG : fb_recmessage : : rc (1201) from (fb_procqsubfiles)
Resolution
This indicates an authentication issue. The solution can be found in Novell knowledge base article www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3842766&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=24107775&stateId=0%200%2024113953.