Error Running NTBACKUP on NCR System 3000 Model 3410 (114804)



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
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0

This article was previously published under Q114804

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Windows NT Backup program (NTBACKUP) with a supported tape backup device on a NCR System 3000 Model 3410 machine with an on-board NCR 53C94 SCSI controller, the following error message may appear:
Error: Poll driver failed: severe error shutting off poll drive

RESOLUTION

To avoid this problem, do one of the following:

  • Change the SCSI ID numbers of the SCSI devices.

    -or-
  • Change the SCSI bus termination (if faulty).

    -or-
  • Change the physical order of the SCSI devices on the SCSI bus.



The NCR products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:kbHardware KB114804