BPEXPDATE takes way too long

[Stian_Kristen1]

We`re running NetBackup 6.0 MP1 on a Windows 2003 Server. I`m trying to use the bpexpdata command to give approx 40 tapes a retention for 1 year The problem is that for each tape, the command uses 14-16 minutes to complete. No active backup-jobs on the server, no programs running in the background.

E:\VERITAS\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>bpexpdate -m A00121 -d 05/01/2007 12:00:00
Are you SURE you want to change A00121
to expire on ti mai 01 2007 12:00:00 y/n (n)? y

Anybody who knows whats going on here or know what logs to read through?

Stian

[AKopel]

This sounds about right.
It has to set the expiration for EVERY image on the tape which can take quite a while depending on how many images are on the tape.

I would recommend creating a batch file, kicking it off and going for coffee :)

[Stumpr2]

add -force to eliminate the "Are you SURE you want to change A00121" question in scripts