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fpeek
Level 3
15 years ago

Alert Media is write protected but it is not.

 Write protected problem Specs: w2k3 server SP2 , backupexec 10.1 SP3 rev 5629, LTO2 400Gb tapes, HP Storageworks Ultrium 448. Always used the same tape with the same drive and now all of a sud...
10.x and Earlier
Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec
Windows
  • CLakey's avatar
    CLakey
    15 years ago
    Hi fpeek,

               We advised client that this was a likely hardware issue. They ordered a new drive, swapped out the old and in with the new, using new cable (provided) and seperate SCSI channel (more from a cabling perspective - it fit better in the box etc).

    After that, all has been working correctly, without issue.

    NB: I don't believe cable or seperate SCSI channel has made any difference, it was simply more convenient as the cable was quite long and it fit better into the space etc..

    Cheers.
CLakey's avatar
CLakey
Level 3
15 years ago
Hi, Did you ever reach a resolution on this?
 - I am having what sounds like the exact same issue. I have posted a forum post here: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/backup-exec-1253-device-drivers-put-hp-lto-2-drive-write-protect-mode


If you have any feedback please update this thread (or my one)!

Thanks!