Deleting a volume

You can delete volumes from the NetBackup configuration. You cannot delete a volume if it is still assigned.

For example, if any of the following situations apply, you may want to delete the volume:

After a volume is deleted, you can discard it or add it back under the same or a different media ID.

Before you delete and reuse or discard a volume, ensure that it does not have any important data. You cannot delete NetBackup volumes if they are assigned.

To delete volumes

  1. In the NetBackup Administration Console, expand Media and Device Management > Media.

  2. In the Volumes pane, select the volume or volumes that you want to delete.

    You cannot delete a volume if it is still assigned.

  3. On the Edit menu, select Delete.

  4. In the Delete Volumes dialog box, click OK.

  5. Remove the deleted volume or volumes from the storage device.

More Information

Deassigning a volume