Manual

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Library Operation
Running an Internal Test
Running an Internal Test
CAUTION Some diagnostic tests, such as Exchange Demo, may place tape cartridges in
unexpected locations, which can cause problems with the software
application being used.
NOTE Some diagnostic tests can only be run through the SCSI interface. Refer to
Digital Linear Tape Drive and Library SCSI-2 Command Reference (HP
part number 5960-7674) for information about these tests.
To run self-diagnostic tests:
1. Verify that the drive status displays (if not, press
CANCEL
until it does).
2. Press
NEXT
until ADMIN* appears in the display window, then press
ENTER
.
3. Enter the three-part numerical password (see “Entering the
Administration Menu Password” on page 3-7).
4. INFO* displays. Press
NEXT
or
PREV
until TEST* displays, then press
ENTER
.
5. Press
NEXT
until the name of the test to run displays, then press
ENTER
.
6. NUM LOOPS 1 displays, where the 1 is flashing. Press
NEXT
until the
number of test loops you wish to run displays, then press
ENTER
.
NOTE Press
CANCEL
at any time to abort a test. TEST CANCEL - WAIT displays
while the current test loop completes.
The following table describes the internal tests available from the control
panel. Tests are listed alphabetically according to function.