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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 181

Message: tar received an invalid argument

Explanation: One of the parameters that was passed to tar was not valid.

Recommended Action: Do the following, as appropriate:

  • On a UNIX client:

    • Ensure that the nbtar command in /usr/openv/netbackup/bin is the one provided by NetBackup. If you are in doubt, reinstall it.

    • Check /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/version on the client to verify that the client is running the correct level software. If the software is not at the correct level, update the software per the directions in the NetBackup Release Notes.

  • On a Windows client, create a tar debug log directory, retry the operation, and check the log.

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

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