Here's a message I posted on 11/9/00...
Upon re-reading what I wrote, I'd like to amend #2 by stating that the
server in question was a DL580, not a DL380.
Anyway, try a different SCSI adapter, rather than using Compaq's built-in
SCSI adapter.
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Just FYI.
Just a couple notes for the list (and Dantz).
1. Attaching a Compaq DLT tape library to a Compaq ProLiant 6500 server's
built-in SCSI adapter doesn't work with BackupExec. I haven't tried it with
Retrospect, but would expect similar results. BackupExec couldn't talk
reliably talk to the library.
2. Attaching a Compaq AIT tape library (SSL-2020) to the built-in SCSI
adapter of a Compaq DL380 server doesn't work, either. Retrospect cannot
talk reliably to the library. It almost works. Backups may occur, but the
Devices window simply behaves oddly, and Retrospect has trouble erasing
tapes, or find tapes to erase or use.
Solutions in both cases was to install an Adaptec 2940UW SCSI adapter and
connect the library to the Adaptec.
Dantz may wish to stick this information in some tech DB or something.
I'd probably recommend that admins with Compaq servers be wary of the
built-in SCSI adapters of Compaq servers, or at least test them thoroughly
before relying on them...
-Original Message-
From: Rob Davies [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 4:07 PM
To: 'Retro-talk'
Subject: Catalog 0ut of sync on NT server
I have a Compaq DL380 server with a separate disk array attached via two
(long) SCSI3 cables. 1GB RAM plenty of HD space.
Server has 35/70 DLT drive internal
Symptoms:
scripted backup of two volumes (C D drives).
scans C drive, backs it up ( 200MB/min typical), verifies backup, commences
backup of D, stops before writing anything to tape and complains 'catalog
out of sync with backup set'.
Reports watcher says its an error -106 'data overwrite attempt', but the
Dantz site doesn't list error -106.
all attempts at recatalog fail - no errors reported - it just sits at 0K
found - as if it cannot see anything on the tape.
DLT drive has been replaced, without any change in the symptoms.
further symptoms:
1. when tape is ejected and re-inserted (Retrospect still running) it does
not see the tape in 'configure/devices', even after refreshing the scan (the
drive is visible, though). Quiting Retrospect and relaunching it results in
tape becoming visible.
2. rescripted the backup to do the 'my computer' container, without compare,
and ran it. it resolved the container into two volumes, and backed up ~100MB
before Blue Screen. Event log complained of 'dirty heads' (though the 'clean
heads' light on the drive was not lit). Cleaned the heads tried again.
Successful backup.
Then tried a normal backup with compare. It did the C drive ( verified),
but complained 'catalog out of sync' when it tried to write D drive data to
tape. Recatalog fails - as it sits 'building catalog' 'Completed 0 files
zero KB' until I stop it
ASPI is installed.
I suspect hardware issues but NT backup works(!)
Any ideas on what to try next would be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Rob Davies
TSG-SSO COMPAQ
(Technical Services Group - Server Support Operations)
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available between 7:30am 4pm weekdays
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