Initialize an Archive device

Devices must be initialized prior to archiving to them. The initialization process writes a label on the media and performs any media formatting. Archive and dearchive programs use the label to determine if the media volume is correct. For removable media, initialization must take place each time a new media volume is used. Fixed media only need to be initialized once.

To initialize an Archive Device

1. Open the Archive menu.

2. Select Initialize Media.

   The Archive Initialization dialog box appears.

3. Enter or select the name of the device to initialize.

4. Select Initialize.