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# Fatal Tape Error: Adaptec AHA 1740/1744 and Exabyte 8200ST

Article ID: 102823

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

APPLIES TO

- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1

This article was previously published under Q102823

## SYMPTOMS

The Adaptec AHA 1740/1744 adapter and the Exabyte 8200ST do not work together. If you attempt a backup, a fatal tape error occurs.

## CAUSE

The devices are electrically incompatible.

## RESOLUTION

There is no workaround for this problem. Replace one of the devices with a compatible counterpart.

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