Why are some backup sets crossed out on the Archive > History subtab?

Symptom

Some sets of archive jobs are crossed out on the Archive > History subtab.

Resolution

Archive > History will only cross out an AutoArchiveSet if the disk gets re-formatted. If you purge the jobs or format, a new AutoArchiveSet is created.

From a management point of view, we suggest formatting over purging. While both operations will clear the disk, only a format will cross-out or strike-out the volume in Archive > History and this may help you keep track of the disks better.

Some customers prefer to purge and not get the strike-outs. They say they like the historical “picture” they get over time. Others prefer to format each time and be able to see that that archive set is gone and no longer valid.