Library - Erase Dialog Fields

Media

Begin with this tab, even if you want to schedule the media erase job to run later.

Field

Description

Slot

Select the slot that contains the media you want to erase.

Quick Erase

Select this option to erase the media label. A Quick Erase takes much less time than a Long Erase.

Quick Erase Plus

Erase the media label and serial number.

Long Erase

Select this option to remove the data on the media completely. After a Long Erase, the media is considered blank, as if it were just formatted.

Quick Erase and convert to WORM

This option quickly erases all data from the media. In addition, Arcserve Backup converts the media to Write Once - Read Many (WORM) media.

To use this option, Arcserve Backup must detect DLTWORM capable media in the library or in a stand-alone drive.

OK

Click this button to run the device job.

Cancel

Click this button to exit the dialog without running the media erase job.

Schedule

Use this tab if you want to schedule the media erase job to run later.

Field

Description

Run Later

Click this button to run the media erase job later.

When Do You Want to Run the Device Job?

Specify the date and time that you want to run the media erase job. Default is current time and date.

OK

Click this button to schedule the device job.

Cancel

Click this button to exit the dialog without scheduling the media erase job.

More information:

Library - Erase Dialog

Long Erase Option

Quick Erase Option

Quick Erase Plus Option