add new tapes in Version 9.0

[flo2980]

The procedure I have used in the past is 1. Label Media, 2. Quick Erase and then it's usually in the media pool. I have some brand new tapes that when I go to Label Media it just sits there. I don't think it's bad tapes. Is there any other way to get around this?

Thanks for all the help in the past.........

 

[mohamdr]

Hi
Try to do inventory

regards
mohamdr

 

[flo2980]

Tried inventory. Tried catalog too. Still the same result in that the job just sits there and does nothing.

 

[packdragon]

Do ANY jobs run at all? Have you tried stopping and restarting backup services? Or stopping backup services, power-cycling the tape drive (if it is a separate unit), and starting backup services again? Or if it is not a separate unit, try rebooting the entire machine?

- Zoe, that's ZOH-EEE, get it right please
- Just a little ol' MCP at Solien Technology
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http://www.solien.com

 

[flo2980]

Tried stopping and restarting the BE services and nothing. The server does a scheduled reboot everynight at 0300. I've uninstalled the tape drive and reinstalled it. The backup jobs run fine it's just nothing else seems to.

 

[SQLBill]

What are you using for drivers?

Are you using the TAPE DEVICE drivers or Veritas' drivers?

-SQLBill

 

[flo2980]

Veritas drivers........

 

[SQLBill]

I suggest loading the Veritas install disk and selecting REPAIR. See if that helps.

-SQLBill