External SCSI Sony Tape Drive not Being seen

Just out of interest what backup utility are you using?

I remember working with some Backup devices which only appeared after detection was run in the backup utility.

Other than that I also found that going into device manager

right click my computer > properties > hardware tab > device manager

then right click on my computer and select refresh should bring up the device.

Sometimes this needs to be done a couple of times in a row to allow all the components to appear.

I wouldnt worry too much about the device not showing up at post  (assuming you have plugged everything in correctly) often the device wont  show up in POST or the SCSI configuration screen.

Good Luck!

If the controller has a Wide interface then go into setup for the controller and disable Wide negotiation.
The tape drive should not be set for SCSI ID 7.
reseat the cable and terminator connections.
Better to use an active terminator. Active terminators have a light which should light up when working.
If it still fails to show up check to make sure the controller supports it.

I would also checlk the termination options in the BIOS of the controller card. Is that an on-board controller? If it is some type of Adaptec hit ctrl-a when you see the SCSI bus being scanned. That should get you in to the firmware ion the controller. Termination is usually set to "automatic" but try specifying ....

I have been checking in the device manager. I am showing that the location is not being listed under the general tab. Is that due to the fact that the device isn't working?

I have also changed the ID from 7.

I am not comfortable with the scsi utility but, I will definately give it a try.

tks

I have checked the scsi utility, the drive isn't showing. I am really unfamilar with using the utility. If anyone is viewing this please give guidance on using the scsi utility. I would hate to make things worse.