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Erase Cloud-Based Device

Use this option to erase one cloud-based device at a time. Arcserve Backup also erases all references to the contents of this cloud-based device (if any) from the database. When you reformat this cloud-based device, its physical history (read and write passes) is retained.

Verify that you have selected the correct cloud-based device before using the Erase option. Erased data cannot be retrieved. When erasing cloud-based devices, you can choose from the following options:

• Quick Erase--Quick Erase effectively erases the cloud-based device. It avoids the time a Long Erase would take (minutes to hours) by overwriting the device label. The history remains available to Arcserve Backup for tracking purposes.
• Quick Erase Plus--This option performs the same operation as Quick Erase, and also erases bar codes and serial numbers. For more information about bar code and serial number cataloging, see the Mount and Dismount Option.

  Note: If the cloud-based device you are erasing does not have a serial number or bar code, this option functions in the same manner as the Quick Erase option.

  If the Quick Erase Plus option is used, it can no longer be tracked by Arcserve Backup, and information such as the expiration date is no longer carried forward.

To erase cloud-based devices

1. Open the Device Manager and select the specific cloud-based device from the Servers directory tree.
2. Right-click the cloud-based device and click Erase on the pop-up menu or click Erase on the toolbar.

   The Erase dialog opens.

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

   Arcserve Backup erases the cloud-based device.