Err Msg: Fatal Translation Error on Tape... with WangDat 3200

Last reviewed: September 4, 1997
Article ID: Q122132

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.EXE) with a WangDat 3200 tape drive, the following message may appear:

   Fatal translation error on tape drive 1.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the firmware revision on the WangDat 3200 tape drive is revision 2.0 or earlier.

RESOLUTION

Upgrade the firmware on the WangDat 3200 tape drive to revision 2.2 or later. For more information, call Tecmar Technical Support at (216) 349- 3130.

The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by Tecmar, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional reference words: prodnt 3.10
KBCategory: kb3rdparty kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: nthw ntutil
Version : WinNT:3.1,3.5,3.51,4.0

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Last reviewed: September 4, 1997
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