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IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool Library Self-Test The Library Self-Test [L] starts and monitors the library-internal self-test. This test only runs on libraries and autoloaders, not on tape drives. 1. Start ITDT-SE, then type S and press the Enter key to scan for the devices. 2. Type O and press the Enter key to display the second device list screen. 3. On the second device list screen, type L and press the Enter key to start the Library Self-Test. A Device Test screen is displayed and a functionality test on the tape library is performed. At the end of the test, a results screen is displayed. The Library Self-Test can be stopped by typing A followed by the Enter key at any time. Note: It may take some time until the Library Self-Test actually stops. If you want to use other ITDT-SE functions, type R followed by the Enter key to return to the device list; otherwise press Q followed by the Enter key to exit the program. Manual Inspect Manual Inspect [I] creates a manual inspection record if a device does not appear in the device list. This test is intended for devices that are not recognized or have a technical problem which can not be determined by ITDT-SE. If a tape drive cannot be identified using a device scan, the user can manually create a test record for the drive. The system prompts for the user to run the SCSI/FC Wrap test for the drive (see the service manual for the drive). The results of the wrap test can be entered along with some additional inspection information. The result are saved into binary and text output files that have the same format as the output files generated by the test. 1. Start ITDT-SE, then type S and press the Enter key to scan for the devices. 2. Type O and press the Enter key to display the second device list screen. 3. On the second device list screen, type I and press the Enter key to open the Manual Inspection screen. 4. On the next screen, type M followed by a space and the model name and press the Enter key. For example: M ULT3580-TD1 5. Enter the required information to complete the items in the screen: a. Type N followed by a space and the serial number and press the Enter key. b. Type T followed by a space and the content of the Message Display and press the Enter key. c. Optionally, type A followed by a space and additional information text and press the Enter key. 6. After all information has been entered, type S and press the Enter key to save the data. The information is stored in a binary file (which can be used for further analysis), and in a human-readable text file. Both files are stored in the ITDT-SE output folder. If you want to use other ITDT-SE functions, type R followed by the Enter key to return to the first device list screen; otherwise press Q followed by the Enter key to exit the program. Chapter 10. IBM Tape Diagnostic Tool (ITDT) 289