HP Data Protector A.06.11 getting started guide

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Formatting media
Data Protector writes its own header on each tape so it can be
recognized later. This can be done manually, as described in this
section, or automatically. Before tapes can be used with Data Protector
they need to be formatted. Skip this section if you want Data Protector to
format the tape automatically.
CAUTION: Formatting deletes all data on the media.
1. In the Devices & Media Context expand Pools.
2. Right-click the appropriate Media Pool.
3. Select Format.
4. In the Results Area select the drive and click Next.
5. Keep default settings and click Next.
6. Click Force Operation and Default Medium Size then Finish. Data
Protector formats the media.