Changing tape drive properties

Use the following procedure to change the configuration information for a drive.

To change drive properties

In the NetBackup Administration Console, expand Media and Device Management > Devices > Drives.
In the details pane, select the drive you want to change.
Click Edit > Change.
In the Change Tape Drive or the Change Drive dialog box, change the properties of the drive.
The properties depend on the drive type and host server type.
If the device changes are complete, select Yes on the Restart Device Manager dialog box or the Media and Device Management dialog box to restart the Device Manager or the device daemon.
If you intend to make other changes, click No; you can restart the Device Manager or the device daemon after you make the final change.
If you restart the Device Manager or the device daemon, any backups, archives, or restores that are in progress also may be stopped.
The initial drive status is UP, so the drive is available as soon as you restart the device daemon.
After you change the properties, click OK.

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