Tape Drive Error Detected with Qlogic Fast SCSI IQ PCI Adapter (131618)
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 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q131618 SYMPTOMS
When you use Windows NT Backup (NTBACKUP.EXE) with a Wangdat 3100 tape
device connected to a QLogic Fast SCSI IQ PCI controller, the following
error message may appear:
Tape drive error detected
Tape device reports an error on a request to change physical
block size. The tape device reported an error on a request to
read the tape hardware failure.
CAUSE
The default drive parameter for the QLogic Fast SCSI IQ PCI card is
incompatible with the Wangdat 3100 drive. As a result, the tape drive
is not detected by the QLogic Fast SCSI IQ PCI controller.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, use the QLogic Fast Install utility and change the
following QLogic Fast SCSI IQ PCI controller EEPROM drive parameter to:
The default value is 0.
For more information, contact QLogic Technical Support at (800) 737-6524.
The QLogic product discussed here is manufactured by QLogic, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding this product's performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/7/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB131618 |
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