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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

Device configuration status code 18

Message: Invalid robot type

Explanation: On a request to modify the device configuration, the specified robot type was either invalid or it did not match the robot type for the robot that is associated with the specified robot number.

Recommended Action:

  • Check the device configuration for configured robots, and specify the correct robot type applicable for the device configuration information being updated.

  • Examine the command output, debug logs, and system logs for a more detailed message on the error.

    See "Setting Media Manager debug logging to a higher level" in the NetBackup Logging Reference Guide.

  • Verify that all of the Media Manager binaries are at a compatible version level.

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