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Operating the Library
Running an Internal Test
WELLNESS TEST Checks the general capability of the library. Requires one loaded tape cartridge,
but the drives and transport must be empty. Runs INIT MECHANICS and
EXERCISE MECH. Each test is run one time per test loop.
FIND PLUNGE
HOME
Runs mechanism recalibrartion, determines the reference points in the picker
travel path, and tests the picker. This test assumes that the mechanics and servo
system are functional. No tape cartridges are required.
FIND VERT HOME Recalibrates the vertical position and verifies that the vertical path is clean. No
tape cartridges are required.
FIND XLATE
HOME
Calibrates the translate position. No tape cartridges are required.
INIT
MECHANICS
Runs the FIND PLUNGE HOME, FIND VERTICAL HOME, FIND XLATE HOME,
and INIT ELEM STATUS tests. Each test is run one time per test loop.
EMPTY DRIVES Used by service personnel only. Do not run this test if the library contains
tape cartridges with actual file system data on them. Moves cartridges out of
the drive mechanism and returns them to their original storage slot locations if the
locations are know, otherwise the cartridges are placed into the first available
storage slot.
EMPTY PICKER Used by service personnel only. Do not run this test if the library contains
tape cartridges with actual file system data on them. Moves a tape cartridge
from the cartridge transport mechanism to its original storage slot location if the
location is know, otherwise the cartridge is placed into the first available storage
slot.
FILL PICKER Used by service personnel only. Do not run this test if the library contains
tape cartridges with actual file system data on them. Moves a tape cartridge
into the cartridge transport mechanism from the first storage slot containing a
cartridge.
REWIND MEDIA Used by service personnel only. Do not run this test if the library contains
tape cartridges with actual file system data on them. Rewinds the tape in the
drive(s) and opens the solenoid in the drive handle, which allows the tape to be
removed from the drive by lifting the handles. If the picker malfunctions, use this
option to get the tapes out of the drive.
CLEAR SOFT LOG Sets the soft error log to zero.
CLEAR HARD LOG Sets the hard error log to zero.
Test Name Description