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Have you tried to update drivers, not only for the tape drive itself, but also for the interface (SCSI, SATA)?
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Have you tried to update drivers, not only for the tape drive itself, but also for the interface (SCSI, SATA)?

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1) Is it overheating ?<br />
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2) Does it need cleaning ?<br />
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3) Anything in the event logs ?<br />
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4) Anything in the tape backup logs ?<br />
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I hope this helps !
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1) Is it overheating ?

2) Does it need cleaning ?

3) Anything in the event logs ?

4) Anything in the tape backup logs ?


I hope this helps !

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 it is not over heating, does not need cleaning, I have updated the drivers still the same once I reboot the server it will run ok for a few times
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it is not over heating, does not need cleaning, I have updated the drivers still the same once I reboot the server it will run ok for a few times

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Replaced drive.... fixed problem......
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I have problems with the travan 20/40 (STT3401A) tape drives after a few successful backups the drive becomes offline only a reboot helps
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I have problems with the travan 20/40 (STT3401A) tape drives after a few successful backups the drive becomes offline only a reboot helps

Tape drive goes offline after a few backups

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.