Unable to open SCSI device '/vmfs/devices/generic/vmhba1:5:0:0' (scsi0:1):@&!*@*@(msg.fileio.generic)Generic error. Failed to configure scsi0

Hello,

I'm using ESX 3.0.2, and one VM which is under Windows Server 2003 can't start.

This server is attach to a tape device  IBM Total  Storage 3581-2U.

I have the following error: Unable to open SCSI device '/vmfs/devices/generic/vmhba1:5:0:0' (scsi0:1):@&!@@(msg.fileio.generic)Generic error. Failed to configure scsi0

I have apply the ESX Server 3.0.2 patch ESX-1003179, anyway there is no change.

And i have an other VM under Windows Server 2003 without any tape device which is works fine.

Please help, it's very urgent. I use this VM for backup.

Regards,