Writing to Multiple Tape Drives

Product version: 11.0

Last modified: 06 March 2025

Question

How can I prevent job failures and delays when writing to multiple drives on the same robotic tape library or VTL?

Answer

When writing multiple jobs to different Tape Drives, it is essential to follow a specific sequence to prevent failures and ensure stable data transfer. Start the first job and wait for it to begin data transfer before initiating the next job. This prevents parallel refresh issues, reducing job failures and delays.