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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

Device management status code 33

Message: Error in SEMAPHORE operation

Explanation: A process was unable to perform a semaphore operation (such as lock or unlock) associated with resources maintained by ltid. (ltid is the Media Manager device daemon on UNIX and Linux or the NetBackup Device Manager service on Windows.)

Recommended Action:

  • Examine 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.

  • On UNIX and Linux servers, gather the output of the ipcs -a command to see what resources are currently in use.

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