kurianv 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?

The words "Hardware error" in the messages are a dead giveaway. Call an
engineer.

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