Adaptec 2742 and HP Jetstor 2000 Require Special Terminator
Article ID: 109692
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
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q109692
SYMPTOMS
When you use a Hewlett-Packard (HP) Jetstor 2000 with an Adaptec 2742 SCSI
adapter and use Windows NT's Backup program, one of the following error
messages may appear:
Fatal Translation Error on Drive 1
-or-
A tape device has been detected, and the tape driver started. However,
the tape device is not responding. Check that tape device power is on
and cables are properly connected.
RESOLUTION
According to HP Technical Support, you need a special terminator for the HP
Jetstor 2000 tape drive. This part can be ordered from HP's Service and
Parts Center at (800) 227-8164. The part is called Active Slick Terminator,
and the part number is 1252-5634.
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