<p>Creates a virtual tape by using your own barcode. You write data to the virtual tape and then archive the tape. A barcode is unique and cannot be reused if it has already been used on a tape. This applies to barcodes used on deleted tapes. This operation is only supported in the tape gateway type.</p> <note> <p>Cache storage must be allocated to the gateway before you can create a virtual tape. Use the <a>AddCache</a> operation to add cache storage to a gateway.</p> </note>

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