"Fatal Error on Drive 1" Using Exabyte 4200 with IBM

ID: Q102822

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 versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0

SYMPTOMS

If you use the Exabyte 4200 tape drive with the IBM SCSI adapter, you receive the message "Fatal error on drive 1" in NTBACKUP.


CAUSE

The Exabyte 4200 is not compatible with the IBM SCSI adapter.


WORKAROUND

Replace one of the devices. Use a hardware compatibility list to see what model to replace it with.

Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords : kbhw nthw
Version : WinNT:3.1,3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: January 14, 1999
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