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Q109692: Adaptec 2742 and HP Jetstor 2000 Require Special Terminator

Article: Q109692
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:3.1,3.5,3.51,4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbhw kbHardware
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use a Hewlett-Packard (HP) Jetstor 2000 with an Adaptec 2742 SCSI
adapter and use Windows NT's Backup program, one of the following error messages
may appear:

  Fatal Translation Error on Drive 1

-or-

  A tape device has been detected, and the tape driver started. However, the
  tape device is not responding. Check that tape device power is on and cables
  are properly connected.

RESOLUTION
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According to HP Technical Support, you need a special terminator for the HP
Jetstor 2000 tape drive. This part can be ordered from HP's Service and Parts
Center at (800) 227-8164. The part is called Active Slick Terminator, and the
part number is 1252-5634.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft;
we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance
or reliability.


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Version           : WinNT:3.1,3.5,3.51,4.0

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