HP Surestore 80fx HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools FAQ - Windows GUI Ver - Page 10

How do I check the health of my drive?, Quick check, Device Analysis, minute assessment

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How do I check the health of my drive? • Quick check 1. Generate a support ticket for the drive 2. Look at the Device Analysis section. This section gives an assessment of their health along with appropriate recommendations. 3. If you are still uncertain about the drive's health, run the Drive Assessment test. • 15 minute assessment 1. Run the Drive Assessment test with a known good (preferably new) tape. This test assesses the health of the drive and provides recommendations if issues are found. 2. If the test passes, the drive is okay. 3. If the test fails and you have used a good data tape, then the drive needs attention.

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How do I check the health of my drive?
•
Quick check
1.
Generate a support ticket
for the drive
2.
Look at the
Device Analysis
section. This section gives an
assessment of their health along with appropriate
recommendations.
3.
If you are still uncertain about the drive’s health,
run the Drive
Assessment test
.
•
15 minute assessment
1.
Run the Drive Assessment test
with a known good (preferably
new) tape. This test assesses the health of the drive and
provides recommendations if issues are found.
2.
If the test passes, the drive is okay.
3.
If the test fails and you have used a good data tape, then the
drive needs attention.