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Error 1004: A timeout occured waiting for NDMPD.NLM to initialize.

Updated: 21 May 2010 | 2 comments
Arnold Rimmer's picture
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Hi,
 
I have been researching this for several days now, I have read lots of docs and suggested solutions.
 
Current config is
 
Netware 6.0 SP5
Backup Exec 9.1 Build 1158.9
HP Ultrium 232
 
I have tried the !x on the backup exec startup, I have tried new cable, I have check that the hardware is compatable with Backup Exec. I have removed the software completly and deleted the NDS objects then re-installed. I have checked that the port is not in use and the error message doesn't not report that port 10000 is the problem.
 
At the server when I type List Storage Adapters, the tape drive appears;
 
  0x07 [V358-A2] LSI_53C1030:00902 [slot 902]                    
     0x08 [V358-A2-D3:0] HP      Ultrium 1-SCSI  P61D            
 
The drive came with some software which works so I know that it's no the hardware.
 
Has anyone solved this one as it seems that a lot of people are having the issue, or do i just dump Backup Exec?
 
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Chris Riley's picture
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2007
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Is CPQSCSA.NLM loaded? If so, unload it because it can cause problems.

Also, take a look at the following TechNote which discusses known issues with LSI controllers:

http://support.veritas.com/docs/278402

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MartinioLu's picture
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2009
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Hi Arnold,I had the same

Hi Arnold,

I had the same problem and the following solution worked for me:

Start the server, rem out bestart

then:

1) load dosfat to get access to C:\nwserver

2) go to C:\nwserver\drivers and rename nwtape.cdm to e.g. nwtape.cdmold

3) add the following line to startup.ncf (also located in C:\nwserver)

Set Auto Load of CDM Modules = OFF

4) restart the server and be happy that its working again :-)

Kind regards,

Martin