Append is overwriting?

[Mike_Bainbridge]

We have an image server that is currently over 2 terabytes. Once a month I backup the entire thing. I split it up into two jobs. I usually run one(overwrite), take the tapes out, and start the other. However, this time I was pressed for time so I decided I would just append the 2nd half to the tapes that were currently in the library, and when I got back, I figured it would be saying I needed to insert media, and I would.

The problem is this..The first half job ran fine. The append started to run fine, but it appears it is overwriting the first half tapes. It never said to insert media. It appears that the append is now overwriting. Why is this happening? The second job is set to append, terminate if not appendable, but it appears to be overwriting.

I have an overland powerloader 17 slot library with 2 drives. Thanks.

[Deepali_Badave]

Hello,

What are your Overwrite protection period and append period settings.
-- Which overwrite protection level you have selected?

You can refer the following technotes for more information on advanced device and media management.

http://support.veritas.com/docs/192265
http://support.veritas.com/docs/237374

Additional Information :
For information on the recent VERITAS Backup Exec security vulnerabilities, including links to the downloads for the necessary hotfixes, please refer to the following document:
Patch summary for Security Advisories VX05-001, VX05-002, VX05-003, VX05-005, VX05-006, VX05-007

http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/277429.htm


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