[PLUG] SCSI errors

[Galen Seitz]

> Does anyone know what this might mean from dmesg?
> 
> (scsi1:A:5:1): parity error detected in Data-in phase. SEQADDR(0x6f)
> SCSIRATE(0x93)
> (scsi1:A:5:1): parity error detected in Data-in phase. SEQADDR(0x71)
> SCSIRATE(0x93)
> 
> My console is flooded with these messages when I startup my backup
> software and I'm not able to access the tape library from the ARCserve web
> interface.  When I turn off the tape library or stop the software, the
> messages stop.
> 
> The setup is RH 7.3 (2.4.18-18.7.x kernel), Adaptec 29160 SCSI Card,
> Quantum Superloader (SDLT) attached to the card, BrightStor ARCserve 7
> Backup for Linux.
> 

Is this a new setup?  Perhaps the tape drive has parity disabled.  I 
would also try reseating all the connectors.  Make certain both ends
of the bus are properly terminated.

galen