Windows NT Backup - Seagate 1

[blakmoon]

I have a Seagate Travan STT 20000N. Just recently I have been experinecing some errors that I just can't seem to get atround. On every tape I attempt to do a backup on several tapes (HP Travan 20GB cartridge C4435A)but I keep getting the following error: Tape device reported an error on a request to write a file mark to tape. Error reported unrecognizable data. I get this error on all my tapes...I've even bought new tapes. I also get this message when I attempt to erase the tape...even though it's a blank tape. Anyone have any ideas??

KB

 

[TonyGroves]

Maybe the drive needs cleaning?

 

[blakmoon]

Are there tape drive cleaners available...like the kind used for VCR Head cleaning??

 

[TonyGroves]

Apparently there are cleaning "tapes" available, but I just use cotton swabs moistened with alcohol, cleaning all the drive components that contact the tape.

 

[blakmoon]

Thanks Tony...

 

[stevet3]

Check you system log for any Event ID 7,9,11,15 usually its drivers or hardware problem.