51.0 NWTAPE Messages

The following includes messages from NWTAPE.CDM.

NWTAPE.CDM: WARNING! Driver has not been tested with device_name. The driver has bound to the device to provide Generic support. Contact the device manufacturer for a full-functioned driver.

Source: NWTAPE.CDM
Explanation: This driver has not been tested and certified by Novell.
Action: Contact the manufacturer to get a driver that fully supports the device and that has been tested by Novell. However, if you want to use this driver, test it first until you are satisfied that it supports the device adequately. Until then do not use it to back up critical data.

NWTAPE.CDM: WARNING! Driver had an error with device name; therefore, driver did not bind to device.

Source: NWTAPE.CDM
Explanation: There is a problem with some aspect of the hardware. The driver could not be loaded.
Action: Check cables, termination, and the SCSI ID of the device. If these are not the source of the problem, check the drive. It might need to be repaired or replaced.

NWTAPE.CDM: WARNING! Device name is not SCSI-2 compliant. See if device is jumper selectable to SCSI-2 mode.

Source: NWTAPE.CDM
Explanation: This is an older device that is not SCSI-2 compliant.
Action: Refer to the documentation that came with the device to see if the device can be made SCSI-2 compliant by setting the appropriate jumpers. If not, replace the device with one that is SCSI-2 compliant.

NWTAPE.CDM: ERROR! Device name errored attempting to execute a command command.

Source: NWTAPE.CDM
Explanation: There are problems with the hardware device that prevented it from executing either a read or a write.
Action: Repair or replace the device.

NWTAPE.CDM: WARNING! Device has not been tested with driver_name. Driver will attempt generic support. Use at your own risk!

Source: NWTAPE.CDM
Explanation: The driver has not been tested and certified by Novell.
Action: Contact the manufacturer to get a driver that fully supports the device and that has been tested by Novell. However, if you want to use this driver, test it first until you are satisfied that it supports the device adequately. Until then do not use it to back up critical data.