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  5. NetBackup status code: 163
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 163

Message: media block size changed prior resume

Explanation: Status code 163 is an informational message. It indicates that the media block size was changed before a backup job from the last checkpoint resumed. Since the media block size must be consistent, the job was restarted from the beginning.

Recommended Action: Check the Activity Monitor job details for the job ID of the restarted job.

Click here to view technical notes and other information on the Veritas Technical Support website about this status code.

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