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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

Robotic status code 258

Message: Cleaning/unknown media in drive

Explanation: A request to mount a tape failed because the cleaning media was found in the drive.

Recommended Action:

  • 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.

  • Retry the operation once the drive cleaning has completed.

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