Error message HP Surestore DAT24

[dirk_3]

HI,
I've got this external scsi HP Surestore DAT24 DDS3 drive, and apparently using MS backup or Tapeware6.2 (on my windows98se with adaptec 3950u2 scsi adapter) I can backup and erase & format DDS1 tapes just fine. However, if I use DDS2 or DDS3 tapes, the erase & format function results in "media write protected", while it is definitely NOT. Using the HP library & tape tools, and running the test, I get test passed with warnings: "your drive may require re-calibration". Now I would not have a problem doing this re-calibration, if only I knew HOW - I can't find anywhere how to do this. (I've run this test with different brands of DDS1, DDS2 & DDS3 - all same error).
(and yes - the adaptec and tapedrive and software is all at latest firmware and version)
Can anyone help me with this.
Thanks a lot in advance.

P.S. This thread has been moevd from Disk to Tape Libraries and Drives. - Hp forum Moderator

[RAMY NAGUIB]

Your Tape need to be replaced.
If it is under warranty you'll get another one free.

[Frank Skibbe]

Have check your SCSI Setting and host option mode it must be set to 6 and the scsi speed must be set 10MB/s