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NT4 server error pollstation/tape

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Name: Zandi
Date: September 9, 2003 at 06:29:09 Pacific
OS: NT4 server
CPU/Ram: 500/128
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Hi,

Every time I try to run the default backup program or any other backup program that acesses the tape streamer I get an error message from NT4 server "Pollstation failed fatal error " then 2/5 times the tape drive is accessible but always refuses to execute a backup or most other operations.
Is there something wrong with my tape drive? It is a SDT-7000 in a COMPAQ Machine(Proliant 800). Every thing else works fine.



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Name: wanderer
Date: September 9, 2003 at 14:42:01 Pacific
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What have you checked? The correct driver loaded? What software backup are you running? Errors in event viewer concerning the tape drive? Can you format or erase a tape? Tape drive cleaning required? Cables all connected tight? Tape manufacturer have any tests you can run or recommendations?


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