NTBackup Does Not Properly Eject Tapes on DLT Tape Devices (163538)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q163538 SYMPTOMS
Under Windows NT 4.0, from GUI or command-line mode of Ntbackup.exe, the
eject command does not unload the tape on DLT style tape drives. The tape
will rewind but doesn't unload. The unload process can be completed by
pressing the Unload button on the DLT tape device.
Under Windows NT 3.51 (GUI only), the tape rewinds and then you hear a
click, which means the tape is unloaded, and then the handle can be lifted
to remove the tape.
RESOLUTION
Use the Unload button to complete the operation preparing the tape for
removal from the device. Also, Adaptec EZ-SCSI 4.0 supports the proper
unloading of the tape.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0.
This problem was corrected in the latest Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 U.S. Service
Pack. For information on obtaining the service pack, query on the following word
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 2/21/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug KB163538 |
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