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i.kashif
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Veeam Does not Eject the I/O Station on IBM Tape library

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We had Acronics Backup Solution to backup our data on TAPE using IBM 3573. Acronics Eject the I/0 station out after completing the backup job, in contrast to Veeam B&R. Veeam takes the backup and move the tape into I/O station after the backup completion , but does not eject the I/O. In this case, we have to manually, release the I/O on IBM and take the tape out.

I am wondering , if the same is the case with other Tape Libraries, or someone has experienced the same.
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Re: Veeam Does not Eject the I/O Station on IBM Tape library

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Hi Inayat and welcome to the community!

Unfortunately, Veeam B&R cannot eject I/O slot automatically.
I will bring your request to the responsible team, so it might be added in the future version of the product. Thanks!
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Re: Veeam Does not Eject the I/O Station on IBM Tape library

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If a tape device has some automation utility, you can script ejection process and set it as a post-job command. Thanks.
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Re: Veeam Does not Eject the I/O Station on IBM Tape library

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Hi, I am looking for how to make Veeam B&R Tape Job move the tape cartridge to I/O Station (no eject needed) when is finished, Is it possible?
I have a IBM TS3100 Library.

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Re: Veeam Does not Eject the I/O Station on IBM Tape library

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Hi Soporte,

There is no ability to move the tape cartridge to I\O station automatically when the job is finished.
However, you can move the whole backup media set into the I\O station by checking in the options menu of the tape job wizard - Export current media set upon job completion. Thanks!
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