> From: kurianv <networker-forum AT BACKUPCENTRAL DOT COM>
> Reply-To: <NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU>
> Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2008 02:58:41 -0500
> To: <NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU>
> Subject: [Networker] Tape Drive errors while backing up
> 
> Hi, 
> Please can you suggest for the problem mentioned stated below .
> We are backing up using single HP sdlt tape drive for a storage node located
> far away with out backup server.  Sometimes we get a successful backup and
> sumtimes not.I am getting errors ike Media Verification Failure.  We are also
> getting other types of random errors while initiating backups, or mounting
> tapes like given below :

There are lots of possibilities. For starters, make sure you clean the tape
drive. Make sure the driver for that device is correct for your operating
system and that all the cabling is seated properly. If its a SCSI device, be
sure to verify that termination is correct.

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