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Operating the Tape Library
L700 (CTL700) Installation and User’s Guide—527338-004
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Running Diagnostic Tests
Running Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic tests included in the tape library’s firmware let you control certain aspects of
the tape library’s operation. The tape library can be placed in the demonstration mode
through the Diagnostics screen. The tests are listed in Table 6-3.
Running Tape Drive Diagnostic Tests
To run a diagnostic test on a tape drive:
1. Place the tape library and tape drives offline.
2. Press the MENU button until the Main menu displays.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select DIAGNOSTICS.
4. Press the SELECT button. The panel displays Man Diagnostic menu.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select DRIVE DIAGNOSTICS.
6. Press the SELECT button. The screen displays a list of all installed tape drives.
7. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired tape drive.
8. Press the SELECT button. The Diags for Drive menu appears.
9. Press the arrow buttons to select the desired test. For a description of the available
tests, see Table 6-3.
10. Press the SELECT button. If MOUNT/DISMOUNT LOOP was selected, an editing
screen appears:
a. Use the arrow buttons to enter the desired value. (The up arrow button
increases the value. The down arrow button decreases the value.)
b. Press the SELECT button.
Table 6-3. Tape Drive Diagnostic Tests
Test Description
Clean Drive This function is not a test. It moves a specified cleaning cartridge
from the CAP to a tape drive and initiates tape drive cleaning. When
cleaning is complete, it returns the cleaning cartridge to the CAP.
This routine does not require the tape library to be offline.
Mount This test mounts a diagnostic tape to the selected tape drive.
Dismount This test dismounts a diagnostic tape from the selected tape drive.
Mount-Dismount This test mounts and dismounts a diagnostic tape from the selected
tape drive.
Caution. Only trained personnel should perform diagnostic tests. Before performing the
diagnostic tests, check that the tape library and tape drives are offline.