Formatting a Media Volume

Use this function to format a media volume contained in a drive.

Requirement for formatting a media volume:

• The device status must be up.

To format a media volume, do one of the following:

• Right-click the required device name or icon to display a context menu. Select Format Tape.

• Select the device on which you want to format a media volume and do one of the following:

  • From the menu bar, select Device > Format Tape.

  • On the task panel, click Format Tape.

The device is acquired, and Formatting tape appears in the status field.

After the media volume has been formatted, the volume serial number, as stored on the media volume label is displayed under the VOLSER column heading. The device is released after the Read Format function is completed.

Related Topics:

• Formatting Tape Library Media