Topic: Backup Problem

[Charles Burns]

Hello,

I have a SME server 5.6U4 with a HP Dat 40 drive (Scsi) here's the problem;

The system loads the SCSI modules at bootup with no errors, but when writing to the tape I get the following error in the log;

Buffer (Writer): write of data failed: Input/Output error
Gzip: stdout: Broken Pipe
Dump: Broken Pipe


Kind regards,
Charles

[Tyrone Miles]

I have noticed that this happens to me with used tapes (Like tapes that were used on a windows machine first.)

[Tim Jones]

Charles,

Does this happen at the beginning of the dump, or somewhere down the line during the backup?

Also, how old are you tapes?  DDS tapes definitely have a cycle life.  You should try cleaning the drive with a cleaning cart and using a new tape.

Tim

[Tom Keiser]

*ALL* tapes have a life expectancy. Generally, 50 to 100 uses is the max, depending on how gently you and your device treat the tape, how you store it, etc. So, if you use a tape for backups on Mondays, replace it after 1 year.