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Incorrect LTO3 Size reported (SOLVED)

Andrew_Styler
Level 4

‎08-07-2007 11:06 AM

Just a quicky to let you know.
 
I was having problems with my LTO3 Tapes showing only 35.5Gb in Total Capacity.Which is odd when native they are 400GB
 
I found the only way to repair this is to use the "Test Cartridge & Media" function built into my Dell LTO3 External Tape drive.
 
 
I will see what happens after a backup completes to this tape tonight. Only downside is that the media record for this tape is now fresh , which means i loose the hours in use and other figures.
 
I dont know why this happens and neither do symantec, but this maybe a workable solution until they do.
 
Anyone else had similar problems and resolved it , please add to this thread.
 
 

Message Edited by Andrew Styler on 08-07-200707:07 PM

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Ken_Putnam
Level 6

‎08-07-2007 11:34 AM

Back when v10.0 was introduced , LTO2 users were having the same problem, and the only solution that I recall was to "initialize" (label ?) the tape with the manufacturer's utility, then let BackupExec inventory it.
 
After that  everything was copacetic
 
 
Sorry I missed your earlier post Smiley Sad

Message Edited by Ken Putnam on 08-07-200711:34 AM

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