Hello everyone,

I’m experiencing several issues with tape data storage [https://www.lenovo.com/gb/en/c/servers-storage/storage/storage-tape/] while using the MRU Tape Library, and I’m seeking advice from those who might have faced similar challenges. Here’s a detailed overview of the problems I’m encountering:
Performance Issues: The MRU Tape Library is showing slower performance when reading and writing data. The process of backing up and retrieving data from tape storage is taking significantly longer than usual.
Error Messages: I’ve been receiving frequent error messages during backup and restore operations with the MRU Tape Library. These errors disrupt the process and sometimes result in failed backup or recovery attempts.
Reliability Concerns: There have been instances where the tape storage seems to be unreliable. I’m noticing occasional data corruption or incomplete backups when using the MRU Tape Library.
Resource Utilization: The MRU Tape Library appears to be consuming more system resources than expected, which impacts the overall performance of our backup and archival operations.
I’ve tried several troubleshooting steps, including checking the tape drives, updating firmware, and ensuring that all connections are secure, but the issues persist.

Has anyone else experienced similar problems with tape data storage and the MRU Tape Library? Any insights, troubleshooting tips, or solutions related to the MRU Tape Library would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help!