topic Re: fbackup error in Operating System - HP-UX

fbackup error

Archana Prasad — Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:11:09 GMT

Hi,

Our fbackup has been failing with recently with this error message:

fbackup(3045): WRITE ERROR while writing data record, at media record 96
fbackup(3102): attempting to make this volume salvagable
fbackup(3123): could not read the previous checkpoint record
fbackup(3105): writing 2 EOFs and rewinding the tape

Please advise!

Thanks,
Archana.

Re: fbackup error

James R. Ferguson — Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:15:27 GMT

Hi:

I'd clean the drive and replace the tape with a new one.

...JRF...

Re: fbackup error

Archana Prasad — Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:18:44 GMT

The tape has been cleaned several times. Also, brand new tapes are being used for the backup.

Thanks again!

Re: fbackup error

Tony Constantine_1 — Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:22:27 GMT

Sounds like a bad tape, have you tried using a new one or cleaning the dat/dlt drive. If this fails then you could be looking at a faulty drive

Re: fbackup error

James R. Ferguson — Wed, 29 Nov 2000 19:32:48 GMT

Hi:

If the drive has been well-cleaned and you are using new tapes, try writing with 'tar'. Also, how much work does 'fbackup' do before it fails? Using (v)erbose logging will help ascertain that.

...JRF...

Re: fbackup error

CubanitaTechDiva — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 15:42:26 GMT

Sounds like you may have a faulty tape drive, especially since you've cleaned the drive and replaced the tape. You probably want to replace the drive.

Re: fbackup error

Darrel Louis — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:02:10 GMT

When you put in the cleaning tape, how long does it stay in the tape drive, shorter then one minute? If yes could be a Faulty tape drive.
It also can be a Firmware issue with the tape-drive.

Re: fbackup error

Archana Prasad — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:07:20 GMT

Thanks for your responses!

The time taken for the tape to fail usually varies, although most of the time it is soon after the tape has been put in. How can I tell if this is a firmware issue?

Thanks!

Re: fbackup error

Madhu Sudhan_1 — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:20:14 GMT

I don't think it can be a firm issue. As the other forum members were suggesting to use "tar". Did you try that ?

Normally tar does its work silently use "tv" option to have good explanation of what is going on.

If you get the same write error's even with tar then it is time for you to put in a purchase order. :)

Hope this helps.

...Madhu

Re: fbackup error

Madhu Sudhan_1 — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:47:05 GMT

Try backing up with another brand of tapes.

Just a thought.

...Madhu

Re: fbackup error

Paula J Frazer-Campbell — Thu, 30 Nov 2000 20:23:42 GMT

Hi
If this is a recent fault on an otherwise healthy backup routine and you are using new tapes on a cleaned drive then suspect the tape drive.

Options to test are using tar as previously stated or create another fbackup routine and watch is go through.

HTH

Paula

Re: fbackup error

Bill McNAMARA_1 — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 12:32:15 GMT

If you have cleaned your heads and use new
tapes, you've either got a mechanical
problem or most likely a software problem.
Send a swlist output and we'll have a look.

Bill

Re: fbackup error

Darrel Louis — Fri, 01 Dec 2000 14:47:04 GMT

Hi,

Insert a Tape in the device and run
diskinfo -v /dev/
and then ask the HP guys to check you're firmware level for the drive.

Re: fbackup error

Archana Prasad — Tue, 05 Dec 2000 14:15:14 GMT

Hi,

We had the tape drive replaced on the weekend. Since then the error messages have stopped appearing. Thanks a lot.

Archana.

Re: fbackup error

Richard Darling — Tue, 05 Dec 2000 14:22:26 GMT

Archana, I just took at this message today (12/05/00), and noticed that your problem was solved. If you read this please assign those people that solved your problem points!!! That is how we keep getting help from others!!! Also, if you assign 10 points to the answer that solved your problem the crown will show next to your problem. This will let other forum members know that th eproblem is solved and they won't have to take the time to read it. Thanks... RD

Re: fbackup error

Richard Darling — Tue, 05 Dec 2000 14:24:37 GMT

Archana, I mant the rabbit coming out fo the hat for the magical answer, not a crown. However, no one will be getting crowns if points are not assigned!!!...RD

Re: fbackup error

Archana Prasad — Tue, 05 Dec 2000 14:30:46 GMT

Hi,

I waited until the problem was resolved to assign points. Now the buttons are greyed!!!