Drive detected but not responding
First check :
Check the SCSI IDs of all devices on the bus. Other device with clash of
address would disappear as well.
Check correct
cable
is being used.
Check cabling.
Check SCSI bus
terminated
properly.
Check if the drive is faulty.
Then do this :
Terminate the SCSI bus correctly.
Change to recommended cable.
If more than one device present, ensure each device has its own SCSI ID. It is
recommended that only one device is connected to the appliance on the SCSI
bus.
If this was not successful then call for
service
Drive not detected
First check :
Check the SCSI IDs of all devices on the bus. Other device with clash of
address would disappear as well.
Check correct
cable
is being used.
Check cabling.
Check SCSI bus
terminated
properly.
Check if the drive is faulty.
Then do this :
Terminate the SCSI bus correctly.
Change to recommended cable.
Check cable secured properly.
If more than one device present, ensure each device has its own SCSI ID. It is
recommended that only one device is connected to the appliance on the SCSI
bus.
If this was not successful then call for
service
Drive not seen on SCSI bus
First check :
Check the SCSI IDs of all devices on the bus. Other device with clash of
address would disappear as well.
Troubleshooting, Tape Drive
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