Backup Exec 12.5 - How to erase or overwrite overwrite-protected tapes

[heinemasterklm]

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

[pkh]

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]

You might also look at media sets and define a media set with just the right Overwrite Protection and Append period.

[heinemasterklm]

@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?

[Ken_Putnam · Accepted solution]

Did you inventory the tape after mounting it?

[heinemasterklm]

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