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dreamerkan2's avatar
dreamerkan2
Level 3
15 years ago

Backup to disc out of space

We are using Symantec Backup exec 2010 R2 with VMWare Agent

 

When we are doing a backup on our file server VM and backup to Disc, the folder is out of space. The system prompt "Please insert overwritable media into the robotic library using the import command."

 

We clear the folder and free up enough space to complete the backup job.

 

When we response ok, the system just keep on prompt "Please insert overwritable media into the robotic library using the import command."

How can we continue the backup?

 

Ivan

2010
Backing Up
Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec

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  • AmolB's avatar
    AmolB
    Moderator
    15 years ago

    Click on Tools->Alerts ->Media Overwrite Alert->set it clear out after 1 min and respond with YES.

  • CraigV's avatar
    CraigV
    Moderator
    15 years ago

    ...to prevent this, recheck your OPP/append periods on your media set/s, and make sure they are correct. If not, make the necessary changes to ensure you have enough B2D files available for your backup run.

  • pkh's avatar
    pkh
    Moderator
    15 years ago

    After clearing the disk, did you go to the Devices tab and pause/unpause the B2D folder that is used by the job?

  • dreamerkan2's avatar
    dreamerkan2
    Level 3
    15 years ago

    I will try next time as the job is cancel.

     

    I face the same problem on duplicate to tape now.

     

    The tape had been used for 63GB only and still have over 200GB capacity left.

     

    All duplicate job request insert a overwritable tape!

     

    What can I do?

    Ivan

  • Kiran_Bandi's avatar
    Kiran_Bandi
    Level 6
    15 years ago

    To use the 63 GB filled tape for the next backup job, it should be either appendable or overwritable. If it is not, then BE will not use it to write backups. Verify your duplicate to tape jobs media ser properties.

    If a backup/duplicate job spans over multiple media, first tape can be either overwritable or appendable media but the following tapes must be overwritable medias. 

    Regards...

  • dreamerkan2's avatar
    dreamerkan2
    Level 3
    15 years ago

    I have reset the appendable and overwritable period and see how's the backup going.

     

    thx alot.

     

    Ivan