Error message- Invalid Physical Volume Library Argument, a0008101 (HEX)

[Tal_Gilad]

scene: I use Backup Exec 9 , windows server 2000, I've installed the Newest Veritas driver. Changed my back up tape to HP StorageWorks VS160 (DLT),


Problem: Upon clicking on the properties or Backup from VERITAS 9, I get the message:
"Invalid Physical Volume Library Argument", with the code a0008101 (HEX).

- I have tried most of the fixes here in the forum
- The Storageworks diagnostics see the drive and it passes all of the diags.
- Adaptec Ultra160 card in use.
- All drivers have been tested (HP, Bills,Veritas)
- Changed the SCSI ID of the device.
- http://support.veritas.com/docs/265180- Did Not Help.
- Reinstalled the software
- Works with Windows Backup.

Does anyone have a solution or has encountered this error and solved it?!).

[Prajuctaa_Mulay]

Hi Tal,

We apologize for the inconvenience caused because of the delayed response. Please let us know if your issue still persists. If yes, please refer the steps mentioned below. If not, we will mark this case as assumed answered and move it to answered questions pool.

Try upgrading to Backup Exec 9.1. Upgrade from BE 9.0 to 9.1 is free. The link for download is as follows:

Technote:
http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/264658.htm

Do write back if the issue persists. Have a nice day!

NOTE : If we do not receive your reply within two business days, this post would be marked assumed answered and would be moved to answered questions pool.

[Richard_John]

I had the same issue and upgrade to 9.1 - now I can't get 2 of the services to start..
Error starting the service Backup Exec Server on PRODENG2.
The dependency service or group failed to start.

Starting Backup Exec Job Engine on PRODENG2.
Error starting the service Backup Exec Job Engine on PRODENG2.
The dependency service or group failed to start.

[Richard_John]

I am running BE for WindowsServer on an XP platform - is thta going to present an issue?

[Richard_John]

Uninstall BE 9.0 completely and install the 9.1 download and it works fine.

[Tal_Gilad]

Hi,
The problem has been solved by Reinstalling
-O.S (windows 2003)+SP2
- BE 9+update 9.01
-SCSI changed

Thank you for you're replies.
Tal G.