I am recirculating some previous answer:

bpexpdate -d 0 -ev XXXXXX (the tape is erased of images)
bpexpdate -deassignempty -ev XXXXXX  (force return tapes that are deleted of
images to available status)

*B*


> -----Original Message-----
> From: WEAVER, Simon [mailto:Simon.WEAVER AT astrium-space DOT com]
> Sent: 7. august 2002 07:56
> To: 'veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu'
> Subject: [Veritas-bu] Media Write Error
> 
> 
> Guys
> As you may know, my Master Server blue screened yesterday.
> Firstly thanks for the fix on removing the killed job - 
> worked seamlessly :)
> 
> I am a little concerned that I am now getting media write 
> errors on 2 tapes,
> that were being used to backup data when the blue screen happened.
> 
> I know these tapes have been used before, and have never 
> experienced this
> problem.
> 
> Is there a way I can tell Netbackup to treat this as a new 
> tape? So it does
> not believe there is a media error?
> 
> Simon Weaver
> NT Domain Administrator
> Ext. 5544
> Tel: 02392-705544 (Direct Dial)
> Simon.Weaver AT Astrium-Space DOT com
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