Backup Exec and Stand alone tape drive

Hi.

I am running Backup exec version 12 (OS: Windows 2003 R2). To my server I have a stand alone tape drive (Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3) connected. From backup exec to tape drive, no commands work (inventory etc).

I have since physically removed this tape drive from the system (all cables discnnected). The strange thing is that backup exec still see this tape drive and says that it's in use and online. How come and why!!!!!!!!   To me backup exec should say "Cannot find / connect to tape drive or something to that effect".

Because of this, I'm not suppecting anything wrong with the tape drive.

Please assist.........any ideas.

Many Thanks

Selvum Moodley