HP Netserver DiagTools v1.0x User Guide

Appendix B Test Descriptions

SCSI Disk Read Test

This test reads logical blocks from the SCSI disk. If the starting logical block

number and end logical block number fields are not specified, the test starts

reading from block 0 and terminates at the last block of the disk.

SCSI Tape Unit Tests

SCSI Tape Buffer Test

This test writes data, reads back and compares with the data written to the

internal buffer on the SCSI Tape Unit. The media is not accessed so data

remains unaffected.

SCSI Tape Self Test

This will send Self Diagnose command to SCSI Hard Tape.

SCSI Tape Rewind Test

This command rewinds the SCSI tape using the SCSI rewind command.

SCSI CDROM Tests

SCSI CDROM Buffer Test

This test writes data, reads back and compares with the data written to the

internal buffer on the SCSI CDROM.

SCSI CDROM Self Test

This will send Self Diagnose command to SCSI CDROM. A CD platter must be

present for this test to work.

SCSI CDROM Read Test

This test reads logical blocks from the SCSI CDROM. If the starting logical

block number and end logical block number fields are not specified, the test starts

reading from block 0 and terminates at the last block of CDROM. This test will

fail if an audio CD is inserted inside the drive.

Misc Tests

The Misc Test Menu includes testing of the serial port with a series of tests

designed to ensure complete functionality is present. A similar specific set of tests

is present for parallel ports.