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redcoat
Level 3
17 years ago

Access to a device was not authorized

When I try to back up to the agents I get this message
 
Access to a device was not authorized with this version of backup exec. I have 11d
 
I am also getting this error when I do a long erase: Device \Device\SCSI\cpqcissml did not respond within timeout period
 
and
 
The  Driver detected a controller error on \Device\SCSI\cpqcissml
 
im using windows 2000 server. The agents are installed on Windows 2003 server. I belive both are standard
11.x and Earlier
Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec

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  • Lou_Buffetta's avatar
    Lou_Buffetta
    Level 5
    17 years ago
    Hi Redcoat
     
    Check Windows Event Viewer - System Log. In the "Event" column check for Events ID 5, 7, 9, 11 & 15. If you find any, look 2 columns to the left under "Source." If any of the Sources are for the SCSI card (cpqcissml), a tape driver or changer driver, then you need to look at the following:
     
      -- Your drivers are up-to-date
      -- Your firmware is up-to-date
      -- The tape drive does not need cleaning & you are not using old tapes
     
    Consult this TechNote (it works for version 11x also). A couple of paragraphs below Figure 5 you will find explanations for the different Event ID's listed above.
     
    How to troubleshoot issues with a Robotic Library or Tape Drive in Backup Exec 9.x and 10.x
     
    If your SCSI card is a few years old, try this trick
     
        -- Unseat the card from the MOBO slot
        -- Use a new pencil eraser to clean the contacts
        -- Reseat the card preferably in a different slot

     
  • redcoat's avatar
    redcoat
    Level 3
    17 years ago
    just so you have more information, I just backed up a local folder so it seems I get the Backup exec Access to a device was not Authorized when I back up through agents.
     
    That makes me wonder that the SCSI card is not the problem when It will backup locally. Its also a new tape inside.
  • redcoat's avatar
    redcoat
    Level 3
    17 years ago
    I installed the latest drivers and I'm still getting the same errors. I did have ID's 7,9 and 11. This doesnt make much sense because it is backing up locally fine.
  • Ken_Putnam's avatar
    Ken_Putnam
    Level 6
    17 years ago
    have you installed the RAWS serial(s) on the media Server?
     
    Is the BERemote service started and running on the remote machines 
  • redcoat's avatar
    redcoat
    Level 3
    17 years ago
    How do I tell if I installed the RAW Serial? I know I put in a serial when I installed backup exec. I don't know if this is the RAW one.
     
    I checked out the services and it is running/started
  • Ken_Putnam's avatar
    Ken_Putnam
    Level 6
    17 years ago
    If you only entered one, that would most likely be for the base/server code.  The RAWS (Remote Agent for Windows Servers) is a separate serial, one per remote server
     
    You can verify this from Tools\Options\Serials

    Message Edited by Ken Putnam on 07-24-200710:45 AM

  • redcoat's avatar
    redcoat
    Level 3
    17 years ago
    I was given the remote agent serial number and still have it. Can you tell me how to check if I installed the serial and if I didnt how I can?
  • redcoat's avatar
    redcoat
    Level 3
    17 years ago
    I went to tools install and licence. I pushed intstalled the remote agents. They reinstalled on my remote servers. At no point did I have to enter a serial in though
  • redcoat's avatar
    redcoat
    Level 3
    17 years ago
    It is backing up locally. All services are running on both Agents and Media server. Both Names of media server and agent show up in the publishing tab.
     
    I did not install the compents AOF or LDO and It never asks me for the agent serial.
     
    I get the same error every time. Not Authorized with this version of backup exec.