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Checking the Condition of a Medium
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Checking the Condition of a Medium
Data Protector allows you to view information about the usage and
condition of a medium. The condition of the medium affects the ability to
write to the medium and read the data contained on it. This helps you
determine when the medium has to be replaced. See “Factors Influencing
the Condition of Media” on page 132 for a description of when to change
your media.
Use the Info property page of a medium to view information about the
medium quality (condition). Refer to Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 Information on Media
Selection of
Backup Media
Media condition influences how media are selected for backup. Media in
good condition are selected before media in fair condition. Media in poor
condition are never selected. See “Selecting Media for Backup” on
page 120 for details.