Characterization (Optimization)

Characterization (Optimization) is in progress on an LTO-9 tape drive with an LTO-9 data cartridge inserted. Media optimization will be performed on the first load of LTO-9 media during initialization.

Media optimization averages 40 minutes per first load of a cartridge to a tape drive. Although most media optimization will complete within 60 minutes some media optimization may take up to 2 hours. Interruption of the media optimization process is not recommended.

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