Article ID: 823211
Article Last Modified on 12/3/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition
SYMPTOMS
A Windows Server 2003-based computer does not identify a Dell PV122T VS80 medium changer device. The device stops working after this problem occurs. The PV-122T VS80 appears as Benchmark VS640 DLT Autoloader in Device Manager. If you upgrade your firmware from V50 to V57 on the PV-122T VS80, you may experience this problem.
CAUSE
This issue is caused by a code problem in the Microsoft-provided Powerfil.sys driver. When a MoveMedium command is issued, Windows first determines if the transport, source, and destination element are out of range. A transport address is considered to be out of range if no transports are being reported. The driver does not identify the device if no transports are being reported.
RESOLUTION
Hotfix Information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.
Restart Requirement
You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix Replacement Information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File Information
The English version of this fix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Date Time Version Size File name Platform --------------------------------------------------------------- 08-Jul-2003 00:09 5.2.3790.68 11,264 Powerfil.sys x86 08-Jul-2003 00:09 5.2.3790.68 30,208 Powerfil.sys IA64
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about how hotfix packages are named , click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
816915 New Naming Schema for Microsoft Windows Hotfix Packages
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