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Erase Media

Use this option to erase all data from a single media or from multiple media. Arcserve Backup also erases all references to the contents of this media (if any) from the database. When you reformat this media, its physical history (read and write passes) is retained.

You should verify that you have selected the correct media before using the Erase option. Erased data cannot be retrieved. When erasing media, you can choose from the following options:

To erase media

  1. Click the Erase toolbar button.

    The Erase dialog opens.

    Erase dialog. Quick Erase - only destroy media label is specified.

    Note: Slots reserved for cleaning media do not appear In the Erase dialog.

  2. Select the slot you want to erase. When you select media, the light icon next to the media turns green.

    You can press the Shift key to select multiple contiguous media. Press the Ctrl key to select multiple noncontiguous media. You can also click and drag the light icon to select multiple contiguous media.

  3. Select an erase method, click OK, and then click OK to confirm.

    Arcserve Backup erases the media.