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Configuring and Using Backup Devices

Disabling a Backup Device

Disabling a Backup Device

Disabling a backup device is useful when the device is damaged or in maintenance mode.

If you disable a backup device, all subsequent backups skip this device. The next available device defined in the list of devices for the backup specification is used, provided that load balancing has been selected. All devices using the same lock name as the disabled device are also disabled.

This lets you avoid backups that fail due to a device needing service, while keeping other devices available (and configured) for backup.

How to Disable a Disable a backup device by selecting the Disable device option in the

DeviceSettings property page of the device or drive. Refer to Figure 2-12. For detailed steps, refer to the online Help index keyword “disabling backup devices”.

How to Restart the To resume using the device for backups, deselect the Disable device

Deviceoption.

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