Dell NetWorker 19.9 Administration Guide

Labeling or re-labeling library volumes

Labeling volumes in a library is time-consuming, so consider labeling volumes before it is time to back up or recover files. When a volume is re-labeled, that volume is initialized and becomes available for writing again.

1. In the Administration window, click Devices.
2. In the left pane, select Libraries.
   A list of libraries appears in the right pane.
3. Right-click the library and select Label.
   Details for the selected library appear, including divided tables for devices and slots. The Label Library Media dialog box also appears.
4. From the Target Media Pool list, select the pool for the volume.
   The pool determines the label template that is used to label the volume.
5. To require manual recycling of the volume, select Allow > Manual Recycle.

   With manual recycling, the volume is not automatically marked as recyclable when all save sets expire. You must manually mark the volume as recyclable.

   NOTE:A volume that has been set to manual recycle retains that setting, even after the volume is re-labeled. You must explicitly reset the volume to automatic recycle by right-clicking the volume in the Media window, selecting Recycle, and then selecting the Auto option.
6. To be prompted before the existing label is overwritten, select Prompt to overwrite label.
7. Click OK.
   The Library Operation dialog box appears, stating that the library operation has started.
8. To track the status of the label operation, click Monitoring in the Administration window.
9. If you selected Prompt to overwrite label, confirm the overwrite of the existing volume label with a new label:
   1. Right-click the label operation in the Monitoring window and select Supply Input.
      A confirmation message appears.
   2. Click Yes.