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Check in Tape Volumes Manually

Use the Manual Check In option to check a tape volume back into Tape Service before the time it is scheduled to be checked in. When you manually check a tape volume back into Tape Service, it does not return to the vault.

To check in tape volumes manually

1. From the left pane of the MM Admin window, double-click the Vault object.

   A list of existing vaults displays.

2. Select a vault to display its information in the right pane.

   Select the name of the media you want to move, right-click, and select Manual Check In from the pop-up menu.

   The tape volume is checked in.