When updating the Backupexec package I highly recommend you update SCSI controller drivers and firmware as this was the source of my problem.
Check:
Tape Drive (Firmware)
Tape Drive (Use the driver provided by Backupexec)
SCSI controller (Firmware/Drivers)
Thanks
Link for HP diagnostic tool very useful in troubleshoot performace issues
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=406731&prodTypeId=12169&prodSeriesId=406729&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1005