NonProphet
IS-IT--Management
We have a Novell 5.1 server connected to an external Seagate Scorpion 240 Autoloader (8420 Firmware) via an Adaptec 2940UW. We're running BackupExec 9.0 (just upgraded to the latest build - Anyone one else hate the JAVA Administration Console?!) The Scorpion takes a 6 tape magazine. We are using a Media Rotation (Grandfather) backup method which uses 6 magazines.
All is well until I have to swap magazines. Backup Exec's Active Job Monitor cycles through the "Opening Tape Drive" to "Closing Tape Drive" then claims there is no media detected and puts the job on hold. If I reach back and power cycle the Seagate (Thank God it's external!), then resubmit the job, Viola! BE is happy and the job proceeds. Which is the culprit?; the tape deck, the software or the SCSI card?
All is well until I have to swap magazines. Backup Exec's Active Job Monitor cycles through the "Opening Tape Drive" to "Closing Tape Drive" then claims there is no media detected and puts the job on hold. If I reach back and power cycle the Seagate (Thank God it's external!), then resubmit the job, Viola! BE is happy and the job proceeds. Which is the culprit?; the tape deck, the software or the SCSI card?