DLT export failing. Sense code 0x00030C00

Question

Trying to export a DL project from Encore 2 to DLT, but it stops at 2.53Gigs everytime with a Hardware Error and sense code 0x00030C00.
We've tested the DLT deck (Quantum DLT7000) with the Quantum test software, all looks good.
We are using brand new DLT IV tapes.
Lost at what else to try.
Any help VERY welcome.

Answer 1

Adam
That sounds suspiciously like a background process trying to start.
Can you please try any or all of these?
1 - Disable all network access
2 - Turn off any applications in the system tray that are not required for the DLT write.
3 - Clean the heads on the DLT machine of necessary (There should be a light if it is urgent, but a clean cannot hurt anyway)
4 - If the SCSI controller is on a PCI card, try moving it to ensure it has it's own IRQ - SCSI can be very twitchy sometimes.
5 - If the transfer rate is too slow, or too high, then this may cause issues - try setting a speed of no higher than 40Mbytes/sec sustained transfer rate as opposed to the default 80 or even 160/320 options. You don;t need speed for DLT.
6 - If they will run in this machine, try either type III or type III XT tapes. They are a heck of a lot cheaper as they are smaller - but fine for DVD.
To try & eliminate things, can you create a full folder without the error?
Also - are there any other devices on the SCSI buss?