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Semaphore

mike_dk_pd
Not applicable
Error message...
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Backup- SMP2Storage device "DRIVE_2" reported an error on a request to space to end of data.
Error reported:
The semaphore timeout period has expired.
V-79-57344-34032 - The device timed out.

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what does it mean...?
2 REPLIES 2

Dave_Bunye
Level 6
I have seen this error related to AOFO timing out. If you are doing an OFO job, extend the timeout period by running the AOFO Configuration wizard from the Tools menu.

Sharvari_Deshmu
Level 6
Hello,

Please check the following technote for the error:
The semaphore timeout period has expired.

http://support.veritas.com/docs/190598

As mentioned earlier if you are using the AOFO option then please check the following technote:

http://support.veritas.com/docs/258341



Thanks,

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