I think you should get a drive log (drive dump) and send it to the vendor.
They will analyze and tell you what are the messages logged by the drive.
Also concern that any other service such as windows RSM or other test backup
utilities can be caused of unwanted bus resets in the middle of
backups. Check the event logs, any bus reset or scsi reset error?.



On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 4:47 PM, kurianv
<networker-forum AT backupcentral DOT com>wrote:

> hi thanx a lot for the reply...
>
> I tried cleaning the tape drive...used brand new tapes...but it gives
> several errors while backing up..Sumtimes i get even succesful backup ..but
> sumtimes unsuccessful...so i think the main reason is that the tape drive is
> damaged..the cables are also proper for your information...
>
> is  my findings correct?
>
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