(/dev/hdb1): Broken pipe OR Unknown device
In the error message hdb1 usually refers to the system drive, depending on how it was
connected. The backup must be done to the hda1 drive, which is usually the removeable drive
for archiving.
Please wait for the next release of AMETHYST (newer than 1.5.8.0b).
Under investigation!
look at info in the admin logs
on the drive is drawing that will indicate the primary drive dip switch settings