NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide (G06.26+)

Performing Post-Startup Tasks
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Test the Tape Subsystems
If the tape subsystem does not appear in the display, or if the state, substate, or
device status is not correct, ensure that:
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The tape subsystem is plugged in.
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The cables are attached correctly.
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All appropriate start buttons have been pushed.
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All LEDs on the subsystem show normal status. See the subsystem manual.
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The tape drive is configured properly in the system database.
If these troubleshooting techniques do not work, contact your service provider.
Test the Tape Subsystems
Test tape subsystems with TSM, BACKUP and RESTORE, or SCF. OSM or TSM and
other utilities do not test tape libraries.
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The OSM Service Connection and TSM Service Application support these tests for
tape subsystems:
For help using the OSM or TSM windows and dialog boxes, see online help for the
OSM Service Connection or TSM Service Application. For information about
concepts, commands, dialog boxes, and how to perform tape tasks, see the TSM
Online User Guide or the OSM User’s Guide.
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The BACKUP and RESTORE utilities test the status of tape drives. See the
Guardian Disk and Tape Utilities Reference Manual.
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You can use SCF commands to obtain status information about a tape subsystem.
For an example of the SCF STATUS TAPE command, see Check Tape Subsystem
Status on page 9-10.
The SCF STATUS TAPE, DETAIL command produces a report that shows the
processor numbers for the tape process, the logical device number of the tape
drive, and the current state of the tape drive. The following example shows a report
for $TAPE0:
OSM or TSM Action Description of Action
CRU Responsive Test Verifies that a tape drive is installed and responding.
Test Extended The specific test performed depends on type of tape drive. For
more information, see the OSM User’s Guide or the TSM
Service Application online help. The tape drive must be in the
down state.
Test Verify Runs the power-on self-test for the tape drive and tests its
internal circuitry. The tape drive must be in the down state.