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keithdc
Level 4
12 years ago

Adding barcode labels to tapes already used in NetBackup

We are currently in the process of putting a new media server and robot at an existing site.  The current setup is an unmanaged tape drive which is using AVR in NetBackup to create the media labels, ...
  • Marianne's avatar
    12 years ago

    vmchange -barcode <barcode> -m <media_id>

    vmchange -barcode XYZ123L4 -m A00015 

    You should now be able to use media in the robot.
    Keep an eye on expiration dates and re-lable tapes as soon they've expired. Remember to de-select 'Verify label' option.
    Delete old media-id and re-inventory the robot to add new media-id.