Does anyone know if the data on a DLT Type IV tape can be recovered after running a "Quick erase plus - destroy label and serial number"? I have an Exchange backup that spanned onto two tapes. I have sequence two intact but the fist had the quick erase done to it. Is there some kind of utility or program out there to extract this information or repair the tape? ANY help would be appreciated. - MP
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Arcserve and DLT Tape
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I imagine it would be possible, since the data has not been overwritten, only the header.
I don't know of any utilities, but you should probably try contacting CA to see if they have anything to recommend.
There may be hardware limitations on your tape drive that coudl prevent you from accessing past the missing header.
There are probably also data recovery services that can do this for you. They are expensive, but if you really, really need the data.....
I don't know of any utilities, but you should probably try contacting CA to see if they have anything to recommend.
There may be hardware limitations on your tape drive that coudl prevent you from accessing past the missing header.
There are probably also data recovery services that can do this for you. They are expensive, but if you really, really need the data.....
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Try a "restore by backup media", and restore to some other location. Try restoring with wild cards etc.... This would be your best bet.
fingers crossed.
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fingers crossed.
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