HP ESL E-series Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 68)

Description Test
Performs an inventory of the library, then randomly selects
and runs one of the tests. Random Test (standalone or
primary cabinets only)
Performs an inventory of the library, then checks a sampling
of slots in the library, in random order, to determine
whether there is free movement of the tapes in and out of
the slots. Random Slot Test (standalone
or primary cabinets only)
Performs an inventory of the library, then checks a sampling
of drives in the library, in random order, to determine
whether it is communicating properly with the drives and
whether there is free movement of the tapes into and out
of the slots. Random Slot to Drive Test
(standalone or primary cabin-
ets only)
Moves media from any source location to any destination
location in the library, including different cabinets in a CLM
library. Element to Element Test (stan-
dalone or primary cabinets
only)
The Sequential Slot Test, Sequential Drive Test, Random Test, Random Slot Test, and Random Slot to
Drive Test can be run from 1-500 times, or continuously until the test is manually ended. For each
drive or slot test, running it once will check one drive or slot, whereas running it 100 times will check
100 drives or slots. If tests are run more times than there are drives or slots, the library will test drives
or slots multiple times until it has performed the requested number of tests.
For example, if a library has 25 full slots and a sequential slot test is set to run 50 times, the library
will test slots 1-25, then begin at 1 again and test through 25. If you set the same library to run the
sequential slot test 60 times, it will test 1-25, 1-25, then 1-10.
To access the Diagnostics screen, press Diags from the Home screen. The OCP displays the Diagnostics
screen (see
Figure 50 ).
Figure 50 Diagnostics screen (standalone library)
.
NOTE:
CLM-specific diagnostics tests are not available on a standalone library. Depending on the library
type, you may need to scroll down in the OCP to see all diagnostic tests.
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