MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Troubleshooting
176 HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
Running Library Diagnostic Tests
Use the following procedure to run internal tests of library functions. Table 13
describes these tests.
1. From the library Status screen, select Menu.
2. Under the Utilities area, select Diagnostics.
3. Select the test to want to run.
Note: Available tests are dependent on the library model and specified user level.
Table 13: Library Diagnostic Tests
Test Description
Cartridge Cycle Cycles cartridges continuously and
randomly in bins and mail slots,
displaying a count of the type of cycle
on the control panel. Press the Start
button to begin the test and the Stop
button end to end the test.
Drive Cycle Cycles cartridges continuously and
randomly in bins, mail slots, and drives,
displaying a count of the type of cycle
on the control panel. Press the Start
button to begin the test and the Stop
button end to end the test.
Barcode Cycle Scans all bar codes continuously, listing
those read and the number of times a
full library scan has been done. Press
the Start button to begin the test and the
Stop button end to end the test.
Inventory Physically scans the entire library to
determine which slots and drives contain
tapes and reads all barcode labels.
Sensor Test Tests all the hall effect sensors and lists
their status.
Vertical Calibration
(available in four-drive models only)
Calibrates the vertical lifters to correct
limits. This test is typically used when
vertical lifters are replaced.