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Q122132: Err Msg: Fatal Translation Error on Tape… with WangDat 3200

Article: Q122132
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:3.1,3.5,3.51,4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
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 run the Windows NT Backup program (NTBACKUP.EXE) with a WangDat 3200
tape drive, the following message may appear:

  Fatal translation error on tape drive 1.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs if the firmware revision on the WangDat 3200 tape drive is
revision 2.0 or earlier.

RESOLUTION
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Upgrade the firmware on the WangDat 3200 tape drive to revision 2.2 or later.
For more information, call Tecmar Technical Support at (216) 349- 3130.

The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by Tecmar, Inc., a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt 3.10
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTW310 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS310 kbWinNTAdvSerSearch kbWinNTAdvServ310 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search kbWinNTS310search kbWinNT310Search kbWinNTW310Search
Version           : WinNT:3.1,3.5,3.51,4.0

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