Are there anything besides the tape that need to be preserved before removing the old tape library? What are the steps to add the new tape library?https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/connecting_tape_devices.html?ver=120
Following this the drive will automatically appear and how about the media? If the tapes are added to the tape library they will automatically appear in the media.
Last step will be to create a Tape job
When you add the new library the media will be inventoried and added to the system so you will be good.
Hi there, if you have an existing job and so also a pool, maybe you have to add/edit the used library in you Media Pool as well. See attached screenshot for examble.
Had this to do a couple of weeks ago on a customer side, after they replaced their device due to a hardware error.
Have you considered to convert old tapes archive to newer cartridges to keep them readable?
It’s tedious but in the case you want to restore an old tape, you will be in a big trouble if it’s not readable in new drive….
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