To get you restore catalog back, see
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/191281.htm

I'm not sure why cataloging a v6.11 tape would do this.
You may want to contact Veritas directly.

Chris Freeman wrote:

> BEv8.5
> I I try to restore a file from my restore selections area. (BEv6.11 media)
> Install the proper tape. Click run now, and I go to the eternal On Hold
> (Failed) No more information is given. So if I check my restore, my
> selected file is no longer selected and more over the whole "tape catalog"
> is now missing from restore selections tab that I just made the selection
> from in the first place. Any solutions?
> Inventory. Done that.
> Catalog. Done that.
> Throw software in the trash can. About to.
> Chris