Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Cluster Server Integration

Busy Drive Handling

Libraries in clustered environments are managed by the active cluster node and the virtual hostname.

If the active cluster node fails during a backup, the tape drive could not be unloaded due to an

aborted and failing media agent. The next backup going to that drive will recognize an already

loaded tape and fail. This can be prevented by setting an appropriate busy drive option.

Note: It is highly recommended that libraries configured with virtual hostnames are capable to eject

already loaded tapes. This can be achieved by setting the library option “Busy drive handling”.

Figure 11. Busy Drive Handling – Library Control Option