HP StorageWorks DLT VS 40 Reference Manual page 50

Tape drive
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Troubleshooting and Upgrading the Firmware
Table 4: Troubleshooting
The host server does
not recognize your DLT
VS 40/80 GB tape
drive.
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Symptom
The drive SCSI ID
might not be unique.
The SCSI host adapter
might be incorrectly
configured.
The SCSI cable might
be loose.
The SCSI terminator
might be loose or
missing.
Problem
1. Change the drive's SCSI
2. Ensure that all devices on
Check the SCSI host adapter
configuration. Refer to the SCSI
host adapter documentation
for instructions.
Check both ends of the SCSI
cable, both for external and
internal drives.
1. Make sure the terminator
2. Make sure an LVD/SE
DLT VS 40/80 GB Tape Drive Reference Guide
Solution
ID. Shut down and turn off
the host server; turn off the
desktop drive. Change the
drive SCSI ID. Turn on the
host server and desktop
drive.
the SCSI bus are SE or
LVD.
is properly seated on the
open SCSI connector on
the rear panel of the
desktop drive or on the
last device on the SCSI
bus.
terminator is in place on
the end of the SCSI ribbon
cable for the internal drive.

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