Tape Library: Cannot find tape with free space to continue backup
Dear Support Team,
I have a Tape Library with 24 tapes.
I've created several Backup Plans with GFS Backup Schema(Retention Rules: keep 6 daily, 4 weekly and 12 monthly). I was trying in the "Tape options" and apparently now all tapes used.
Since yesterday I get the message "Cannot find tape with free space to continue backup. Please insert a tape". I want Acronis to overwrite existing tapes. Only found Overwrite option for Standalone Tape Drives but not Tape Libraries.
What I also realized is that Backups which selected to be deleted has a Trash Bin symbol and never been deleted!!
What should I do to get my Tapes be free?
Best Regards

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Is this a library/autoloader, or a stand-alone tape drive?
If an autoloader/library, you can't just put a tape in. BE will have no knowledge of that tape at all. You'd need to configure an import slot on the device, and then create an Import job within BE.
In the case of a stand-alone drive (and an autoloader/library), the tape must either be overwritable or appendable. If not, the job will simply stay queued.
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Hello dears,
I have the same problem.
I have attached error screen and .txt file.
I have erased all my Data Cartridges, but the same problem appeared.
I use "HP StorageWorks MSL2024"
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Hello Farhad,
Welcome to Acronis forums! Have you performed inventory after injecting a new tape? Without successful inventory the software won't recognize the new media.
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