Backup Exec reports that "the media is bad."
| Article:TECH44687 | | | Created: 2010-01-10 | | | Updated: 2010-01-10 | | | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH44687 |
Problem
Backup Exec reports that "the media is bad."
Solution
This issue
could be due to a number of problems:
1.
Contaminated read/write heads of the tape device:
Check with the
hardware manufacturer for proper cleaning techniques.
2. Bad
media:
Replace the
media. Try a new tape that is certified by the hardware manufacturer.
Additionally
the tape may be erased using "NoPoll" with NTBackup utility. Refer Related
Documents.
3. Tape
driver:
Load the
appropriate Backup Exec tape driver. The latest Backup Exec tape drivers can be
downloaded from the Symantec Technical Support Web site at
http://support.veritas.com/rd/bews-drivers.htm .
4. General
SCSI problems:
Isolate the
tape drive on its own controller card.
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| Source | UMI |
| Value | V-79-57344-33991 |
| Description | The media is bad |
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Legacy ID
280026
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