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I am receiving the following error when trying to perform a backup in backup exec 8.6. Can anyone with any experience with this software possibly help me out? Thanks!

Storage device "SONY 1" reported an error on a request to write data to media.

Error reported:
The parameter is incorrect.

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by gigelul

Few suggestions:
- use other tape
- use a cleaning tape
- check if the services are running
- reinstall BackupExec
- update the driver for tape drive
- update the firmware for tape drive
If you run an "inventory" task it is done?

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