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Error returned by ontape restore: Physical restore failed - function read archive backup failed code -1 errno 0

Troubleshooting


Problem

You run ontape -r but see this message: Physical restore failed - function read archive backup failed code -1 errno 0 This document contains several possible causes and solutions for local and remote tape devices.

Symptom

While performing an ontape restore (ontape -r), you receive the error:


Physical restore failed - function read archive backup failed code -1 errno 0

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2018

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