The SCSI host adapter might be in a defective

Move the SCSI host adapter to a different

 

expansion slot.

expansion slot.

 

 

 

 

The SCSI bus might be too long

Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not

 

 

exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of 3 meters (10

 

 

feet) for an SE bus, 12 meters (40 feet) for an LVD

 

 

SCSI bus with multiple devices, or 25 meters (82

 

 

feet) for an LVD SCSI bus with a single device.

 

 

 

There are fatal or non-fatal errors for which you cannot find the cause

 

 

 

 

Possible reason

Recommended action

 

 

 

 

The SCSI bus might be improperly terminated.

1. If your HP Surestore DLT1 drive is the last or

 

 

only device on the SCSI bus, make sure the drive is

 

 

properly terminated. Make sure only the last

 

 

device is terminated.

 

 

2. If your HP Surestore DLT1 drive is not the last or

 

 

only device on the SCSI bus, check all SCSI cable

 

 

connections and make sure the last device on the

 

 

SCSI bus is terminated.

Other sources of information

If you experience problems using your tape drive after installation, use HP Library & Tape Tools to help you diagnose the problem (see page 25).

You will also find troubleshooting information on the HP support web site: //www.hp.com/ support/dlt1 that takes you to HP’s Customer Care web site for a wide range of up-to-date information about your product.

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