On Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 02:42:33PM -0800, Curtis Vaughan wrote:
> So, here is the result of an amcheck.  What is the possible problem 
> with the system?  Why is expecting a new tape?  Is there a way to reset 
> the device and make it think there is a new tape in?  Thanks!
> 
> Amanda Tape Server Host Check
> -----------------------------
> Holding disk /var/tmp: 728376 KB disk space available, that's plenty
> ERROR: /dev/nst0: reading label: Input/output error
>        (expecting a new tape)

Just a guess, but have you labeled the tape (using amlabel)?  If the
tape hasn't been amlabeled, then amanda will refuse to touch it, just
in case something important is on the tape.