HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 - Page 116

Running Diagnostic Tests, CLEAN DRIVE, MOUNT, DISMOUNT, RUN DRIVE CHECK, DISMOUNT LOOP

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Chapter 4 Running Diagnostic Tests Table 12 Note Diagnostics are also available from HP Library & Tape Tools (see HP Library & Tape Tools on page 146). For additional troubleshooting procedures specific to your drive technology, see Drives and Media on page 143. Diagnostic tests let you exercise certain aspects of the library's operation. Tests are listed in Table 12 on page 115. 20/700 Library Drive Diagnostic Tests Test Description CLEAN DRIVE This function is not a test. It moves a specified cleaning cartridge from the CAP to a drive and initiates drive cleaning. When cleaning is completed, it will return the cleaning cartridge to the CAP. This routine does not require the library to be inactive. MOUNT Mounts a diagnostic tape to the selected drive. DISMOUNT Dismounts a diagnostic tape from the selected drive. RUN DRIVE CHECK Determines whether the specific drive is functioning. This test applies to DLT 8000 and 9840 drives only. MOUNT/ Mounts and dismounts a diagnostic tape on the DISMOUNT LOOP selected drive. Note: 9840 drives must have firmware version 1.28 or higher. Caution Potential system problem: Diagnostic tests should be performed only by trained personnel. Before performing the diagnostic tests, be sure that the library and drives are inactive. Chapter 4 Operating in Automated Mode 115

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Chapter 4
Operating in Automated Mode
115
Chapter 4
Running Diagnostic Tests
Note
Diagnostics are also available from HP Library & Tape Tools (see
HP Library & Tape Tools
on page 146). For additional
troubleshooting procedures specific to your drive technology, see
Drives and Media
on page 143.
Diagnostic tests let you exercise certain aspects of the library’s operation. Tests
are listed in
Table 12
on page 115.
Caution
Potential system problem:
Diagnostic tests should be performed
only by trained personnel. Before performing the diagnostic
tests, be sure that the library and drives are inactive.
Table 12
20/700 Library Drive Diagnostic Tests
Test
Test
Test
Test
Description
Description
Description
Description
CLEAN DRIVE
This function is not a test. It moves a specified
cleaning cartridge from the CAP to a drive and
initiates drive cleaning. When cleaning is completed,
it will return the cleaning cartridge to the CAP. This
routine does
not
require the library to be inactive.
MOUNT
Mounts a diagnostic tape to the selected drive.
DISMOUNT
Dismounts a diagnostic tape from the selected drive.
RUN DRIVE CHECK
Determines whether the specific drive is functioning.
This test applies to DLT 8000 and 9840 drives only.
MOUNT/
DISMOUNT LOOP
Mounts and dismounts a diagnostic tape on the
selected drive.
Note:
9840 drives must have firmware version 1.28 or higher.