Archive 2150/2250 Firmware Error Causes Under Runs (102377)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q102377

SYMPTOMS

The Archive 2150/2250 QIC SCSI tape drive (Viper 150, Viper 250) does not correctly respond with the number of bytes transferred. This is a condition known as an "under run."

CAUSE

A firmware error causes the Archive 2150/2250 to do this.

WORKAROUND

Use one of the SCSI miniports that have been tested out and correctly handle under runs: AHA154X.SYS, AHA174X.SYS, SPARROW.SYS, FD16_700.SYS, FD8XX,SYS, and SPOCK.SYS. Except for the Ultrastor 24, these are all the "core" adapters.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbother KB102377
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