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heinemasterklm
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16 years ago
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Backup Exec 12.5 - How to erase or overwrite overwrite-protected tapes

Hello all,

I am using Backup Exec 12.5 and wants to run a schedule job but it said the tape is overwrite-protected, the tape is actually for testing usage only so I would like to know how can I erase the tape or check off the overwrite-protected label?

FYI, under device, right click on the tape does not give me erase option

Thanks
12.x and Earlier
Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec
Symantec Event

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  • pkh's avatar
    pkh
    Moderator
    16 years ago

    In the Media tab, search for this particular tape.  Right-click on it and associate it with the scratch media set.  This will make it overwriteable.

  • David_Perrin's avatar
    David_Perrin
    Level 5
    16 years ago
    You might also look at media sets and define a media set with just the right Overwrite Protection and Append period.
  • heinemasterklm's avatar
    heinemasterklm
    Level 3
    16 years ago
    @pkh

    Thanks for the info.

    I don't see the particular tape in the Media Tab, I went there and from All Media, I don't see the Tape's name in the list.  What went wrong?
  • heinemasterklm's avatar
    heinemasterklm
    Level 3
    16 years ago
    I didn't inventory the tape after I mounted it

    I didn't see quick and long erase under devices when I right click on the tape and also I couldn't see the tape drive under media

    but after I run the inventory process, it is working now. Thanks Ken