Error EBAB03F1: The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error causing backup to fail.

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Description

Error Message

Error EX8F17B7 : Cannot create recovery points for job: OFFSITE- Virtual.
Error E7D1001F: Unable to write to file.
Error EBAB03F1: the Device is not connected.

Error E7D10046: Unable to set file size

Error EX8F17B7 : Cannot create recovery points for job: OFFSITE- virtual.
Error E7D1001F: Unable to write to file.
Error EBAB03F1: the request could not be performed because of an I/O device error.

Cause

Suspected this is caused by a failing disk as indicated by Windows event viewer log messages.

 Log Name:      System

Source: Ntfs

EventID: 55
Level: Error
The file system structure on the disk is corrupt and unusable. Please run the chkdsk utility on the volume [NAME]
 
Source: disk
EventID: 15
Level: Error
The device, \Device\Harddisk2\DR7, is not ready for access yet.
 
Source: Ntfs
EventID: 50
Level: Warning
 
{Delayed Write Failed} Windows was unable to save all the data for the file. The data has been lost. This error may be cause by a failure of your computer hardware or network connection. Please try to save this file elsewhere.

 

Source:        Ntfs

Date:          12/27/2011 1:02:09 PM

Event ID:      57
Task Category: (2)

Level:         Warning

Keywords:      Classic

User:          N/A

Computer:      Computer.Name

Description:
The system failed to flush data to the transaction log. Corruption may occur.

Resolution

Contact OEM manufacturer of failing disk for further assistance.

Issue/Introduction

Backup job is consuming 100% CPU usage and failing with the following:
Error EBAB03F1: The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error causing backup to fail.