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Summary



When you attempt to format a tape in the DPX management console, an error message displays indicating that the tape cannot be formatted.

Symptoms



The following error message displays:

Fail to overwrite volser that is not EMPTY or NEW in TMM (device path: LTO-2)



Resolution



  1. In the DPX management console, select Configure > Media, expand the media pool folder to identify the volser to format.
  2. If the volser status is Appendable or Full, it has a valid backup, and the format fails.
  3. Right-click the volser and select Single Volume Report. The list of jobs for the volser displays.
  4. Right-click the volser and select Expire All Jobs. All jobs for the volser are cleared.
  5. In the DPX management console launch panel, select Catalog > Condense.
  6. After the Condense process is completed, format the tape. The issue is resolved.