Oracle backup with CA ARCserv question

Hi
I back up Oracle database by using CA ARCserv with agents for Oracle which seems to
be in collaboration with RMAN.
Just in case, I typed RMAN command 'crosscheck ' and then showed some logs, which
means that there are still some archivelogs even after deleting backup data by using
ARCserv.
I thought that typing 'crosscheck ' would show no log because CA ARCserv is in
collaboration with RMAN and RMAN would delete all archive logs automatically after backup.
Is this normal situation? or something is wrong with RMAN / ARCserv ?
Are there any way to delete all data from oracle database after backup with ARCserv ?

Hi,
Welcome. You don't provide enough information and what you do is unclear !
What is your Oracle version ?
Can you post your backup scripts ?
Can your post the exact command and the output you find "strange" ?
Best regards
Phil

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