Definition of Active and Non-Active

[sethdf]

Hello,

When one runs a Media Summary report in NBU, what is the difference between the media that are labeled as active and those that are labeled non-active? I have been unable to find the precise definition of these terms, as they apply to media, anywhere.

Thanks,
Seth

 

[Stumpr]

an active tape has images on it and has room and is available for use for more backups

an inactive tape is Full or Frozen eitherway it is no longer available for writing more images unto it.

Bob Stump
VERITAS
"Ain't it the truth? Ain't it the truth?" Bert Lahr, Wizard of Oz 1939

 

[sethdf]

Ah, ok...that makes sense. Funny how I could not really find an explicit defintion anywhere. Thanks!

Seth