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BA228: A new or unrecognized RDX cartridge is inserted

Error code Product Applies to
BA228 BackupAssist BackupAssist v 5 and later

Description

The RDX cartridge inserted into the drive has not been prepared for use by BackupAssist.

Resolution

There are 2 possible resolutions for this problem

Solution 1 - Prepare the RDX cartridge for backup

To prepare media follow the steps below:

  1. Open BackupAssist.
  2. Select Manage Backup Jobs.
  3. Select the backup job.
  4. Select Edit from the top menu.
  5. Select Prepare Media from the top menu.
  6. Attach the drive you want to be prepared.
  7. Click Prepare on the relevant media name.

Manage : Prepare Media

The media will then be assigned to that media label. For example a disk prepared for the 'Monday' label will be expected by BackupAssist each Monday.

Solution 2 - Do not have BackupAssist manage your media

To stop BackupAssist from tracking which media is being used:

  1. Open BackupAssist.
  2. Select Manage Backup Jobs.
  3. Select the backup job.
  4. Select Edit from the top menu.
  5. Select Destination from the options on the left.
  6. Under the Media Checking section, untick Let BackupAssist keep track of your media.

Destination : Media checking & Media Useage

Last updated Created Further assistance
8th June 2017 16th Mar 2007 BackupAssist Support page