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

Article ID: 102823

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006


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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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