Solaris Can't detect Quantum SDLT 320 Tape Drive

Hi All,
I have a Quantum SDLT 320 connected to Sun Fire v490 which can't be detected in solaris but can be detected in OBP .
Can someone help about this issue.
Your prompt response will be very appreciated.

Hi All,
Thanks for your help.
The problem is now solved when i proceeded as followed:
1. When i executed the command cfgadm -al
the output showed the below information about the tape drive controller:
c3              Connected        unconfigured             OK
I disconnected the controller and then run the devfsadm -c tapes which took about 1 hour to complete and then, now the system can detect and tape and the first backup run
successfully.

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