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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

Device management status code 17

Message: Drive does not support pending request density

Explanation: A drive was selected that has a drive type which is not compatible with the requested density.

Recommended Action:

  • Allow the drive selection to be determined automatically.

  • When you select the drive manually, check the device configuration and the valid density table (available in the tpreq man page or command description). Then, specify a drive that is compatible with the requested density.

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