Hello,
We do a similar routine, however, keep in mind, if you have backups 
running at the time you issue unload, it will just fail, typically, you 
may need to rerun your withdraw or manually, remove the remaining tapes 
after backups end.
One other thing, if your ideal device time-outs are set appropriately, you 
are less likely need unload.
HTH



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Withdraw wont work if the tape is in a drive... So yes, doing an unload
is helpful. 

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> Subject: [Networker] Simplfy Media Mangement nsrjb scripts
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> Hi All , in an effort to simplify media management (read offload to 
> someone other then me)
> 
> I have a script that will examine the jukebox contents and withdraw 
> the tapes based on my selection.
> 
> 
> should i attempt an unload before I withdraw or is this not required
> 
> eg.
> if vol1 and vol2 are loaded in drives  and ask to withdraw vol1 , 
> vol2 ,vol4
> 
> what will happen
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