Error Running NTBACKUP on NCR System 3000 Model 3410

 Last reviewed: September 4, 1997
Article ID: Q114804
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0

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.

Additional query words: prodnt err msg
Keywords : nthw kbhw
Version : WinNT:3.1,3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: September 4, 1997
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