Hi,

The Archive Python 06408-XXX Backup was manufactured by Certance (formerly Seagate). Look for the tape device driver on this website:

http://www.certance.com/support/tape/drivers/scsidat.html
Filename STDAT4.exe

Your system was manufactured in the Asia / Pacific region of the globe and I do not have access to that database, but I will assume the drive is connected to the onboard AIC-7899 Scsi controller.

Adaptec 39160 SCSI, AIC-7899, Family Manager Set, NT 4.0, v. fms1.11s4, A12
Filename: v111s4nt.exe [135 KB]
http://support.dell.com/filelib/format.aspx?ReleaseID=R42890

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Dear Sir,

First of all, many thanks for your help. I tried the driver refer to your message, but it won't work as well.

So I stay the hardware configuration again and hopefully you could give me more suggestions, thanks

SCSI Card - Adaptec AIC-7899 Ultra 160/m PCI SCSI Card

Tape device - ARCHIVE Python 06408-XXX SCSI Sequential Device

Tag : 8T8G11S

OS : Windows NT 4.0 w/SP6

 

** After the STDAT4.exe driver installed, error message "The following boot-start or system-start failed to load: stdat4" shown on the event log.

 

Thanks and regards,

Bonson

 

Hi Bonson,

The message "The following boot-start or system-start failed to load: stdat4" usually indicates another driver is conflicting with the device OR there is a hardware problem with the unit not being seen by the Operating System.

1) Have you installed any 3rd party backup software such as ArcServ or BackupExec? If so, uninstall and make sure there are no services running for that software.

2) Is the tape device recognised by the Scsi controller during boot-up? If not, first reseat the cables (at each end) going to the device. If the tape drive is recognised, try upgrading the firmware on the tape device:

Dell PowerVault 100T DDS4, Firmware, Windows, v.8250, 9100, A04
FileName:  DDS4_Update.EXE [2 MB]
Release Date:  7/1/2003