Well, expiration dates typically deal with the media itself (e.g., this tape
is so old I never want to write on it again). Because this complicates
things, I don't use this feature and keep track of tape ages myself. I
think the key you're looking for has to do with the retention periods you
have set up in your schedule. The admin guide has some pretty good stuff on
this, so you'll want to refer to that for the best info...

"Gavin Scott" wrote in message
news:3b8a0b2a$1@hronntp01....
>
> Error 96: unable to allocate new media for backup, storage unit
> has none available.
>
> Hi, I am new to NetBackup and am struggling with rotating tapes.
> We rotate our tapes every 2 weeks but I am now receiving a 96
> error message, and dont know how to make the same tape (that is
> probably full) available to Netbackup again, is it to do with
> not setting an expiry date?
>
> Thanks

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/goodies/available_media
how many media are available for the pool used by the class ?
do you have a scartch pool defined ?

"Gavin Scott" wrote in message
news:3b8a0b2a$1@hronntp01....
>
> Error 96: unable to allocate new media for backup, storage unit
> has none available.
>
> Hi, I am new to NetBackup and am struggling with rotating tapes.
> We rotate our tapes every 2 weeks but I am now receiving a 96
> error message, and dont know how to make the same tape (that is
> probably full) available to Netbackup again, is it to do with
> not setting an expiry date?
>
> Thanks