Backup waits for Network volume forever

Hi,
I back-up my iTunes library to a network hard disk. The volume is mapped and I have no problems accessing it through Finder.
However, most of the time, the backup fails with Backup just sitting there saying 'Waiting for volume BACKUPS' and the backup then never completes. The strange thing is, though, that sometimes, it works without a hitch.
All my other scheduled backups to iDisk and/or CD/DVD work fine.
Anyone got any ideas?
Thanks,
StuG
Message was edited by: Big Stu

Resolved - upgraded to Leopard and now use Time Machine for backups......
Message was edited by: Big Stu

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