On Wed, Nov 26, 2003 at 02:42:33PM -0800, Curtis Vaughan wrote: > So, here is the result of an amcheck. What is the possible problem > with the system? Why is expecting a new tape? Is there a way to reset > the device and make it think there is a new tape in? Thanks! > > Amanda Tape Server Host Check > ----------------------------- > Holding disk /var/tmp: 728376 KB disk space available, that's plenty > ERROR: /dev/nst0: reading label: Input/output error > (expecting a new tape)
Just a guess, but have you labeled the tape (using amlabel)? If the tape hasn't been amlabeled, then amanda will refuse to touch it, just in case something important is on the tape.
