Verify that the volume (barcode) is not already part of the media database on the new NetBackup server. If the volume is part of the media database, remove the media:
- In the NetBackup Administration Console, select Media.
- In the media list, select the media ID to remove.
- Right-click on the media ID and select Eject Volumes from Robot.
- Click Eject.
- Click No at the Remove ejected media from the media access port. Do you wish to continue with the eject? prompt.
- Click No.
- Run bpexpdate to remove the save sets. For example: bpexpdate –m BR5001 –d 0
- Delete the volumes from the media list.