Deleting a volume
You can delete volumes from the NetBackup configuration.
Note:
You cannot delete a volume if it is still assigned.
For example, if any of the following situations apply, you may want to delete the volume:
A volume is no longer used and you want to recycle it by relabeling it with a different media ID.
A volume is unusable because of repeated media errors.
A volume is past its expiration date or has too many mounts, and you want to replace it with a new volume.
A volume is lost and you want to remove it from the EMM database.
After a volume is deleted, you can discard it or add it back under the same or a different media ID.
Before you delete and reuse or discard a volume, ensure that it does not have any important data. You cannot delete NetBackup volumes if they are assigned.
To delete volumes
- In the NetBackup Administration Console, in the left pane, expand Media and Device Management > Media.
- In the right pane, in the Volumes list, select the volume or volumes that you want to delete.
You cannot delete a volume if it is still assigned.
- On the Edit menu, select Delete.
- In the Delete Volumes dialog box, click OK.
- Remove the deleted volume or volumes from the storage device.
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