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Service Library: Perform Diagnostics
Note:
When running the "System Test", the library must contain at least the same
number of data cartridges as there are drives in that library. For example, if
your library has 4 drives installed, you must have 4 or more data cartridges
in the library prior to the start of the test. If there are fewer data cartridges
than drives in the library, an error message "Slot Empty" will occur, and the
test will not complete successfully. The media type must be compatible with
the drive type. Otherwise, an error message "Incompatible Media" will occur
and the test will fail.
This page provides the system administrator with general tests to verify the
usability and reliability of the library. The "System Test" will use resident data
cartridges to test the load and unload capability of the drives, and ensure that the
library mechanics are working satisfactorily. No data will be written to the
cartridges and the cartridges will be returned to their normal slot location. The
"Slot To Slot" test will move each resident data cartridge from one slot to another,
for each test cycle requested. When completing the "Slot To Slot" test, you will
need to Inventory your library before placing it back online, since this test
scrambles the cartridge slot locations.
The user selects the number of test cycles before starting the test from the
EXECUTE button. To cancel the test before it completes the cycles, select the STOP
button.
Note:
The Web User Interface System Status screen will indicate progress and
completion of the activity.
The first field can be modified to set the number of cycles. The second field
displays the cycles completed.
Service Library: Key Path Diagnostics
Please refer to to determine the availability of this feature.
Important:
Ensure that library firmware and drive firmware are up to date before
running the Key Path Diagnostic. Library firmware level must be
greater than 6.xx. See “Verifying/Updating Firmware” on page 4-23.
The key path diagnostics test provides the ability to perform diagnostics on the
encryption key path. Only drives that are set up for library managed encryption
will be tested. Only encryption capable drives in logical libraries that are
configured for Library Managed Encryption will be tested. To configure the library
for encryption, refer to “Configure Library: Encryption” on page 5-46.
The test consists of four parts:
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Figure 5-57. Service Library: Perform Diagnostics page
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