Checking Autochanger Notifications

Backup uses e-mail to send notices about Backup events. The software uses the three Tape Mount Request notifications to inform you that the autochanger needs attention. The Tape Mount Request 1 notification is undefined so you can create your own notification message.

The following situations require attention:

• The volumes in the autochanger are 90% full.

• The autochanger needs more volumes to continue.

• The autochanger has a mechanical problem.

• The autochanger device needs cleaning.

• The cleaning cartridge in the autochanger needs replacing.

The Notifications resource contains tape mount and device cleaning request notifications pertaining to autochanger operations.

See "Preconfigured Notifications " for more information.

If the volume is loaded in the autochanger, Backup can automatically mount the correct volume so that the recovery proceeds. If Backup requires volumes for a recovery that are not loaded in the autochanger, you receive a notice in the Pending window of the Backup administration program.

After you correct an autochanger problem, you may need to mount a volume before continuing to back up or recover files. Check the Pending window in the Backup administration program for messages.