Dell PowerVault TL1000 - Manual (Page 83)

tells the drive to eject the scratch cartridge, and then the cartridge is moved
back to the I/O station. The bar code is read again and compared with the
value stored earlier.
3. When prompted, remove the scratch cartridge from the I/O station.
The result of the test (PASSED or error message) is reported on the Operator
Panel.
4. View the Error Log to check if any errors occur.
If an error occurs, see Appendix A, “Error codes,” on page A-1 to identify and
locate the problem.
Running drive diagnostic procedures
Select Service > Diagnostics > Drive Diagnostics to run various drive-related
diagnostic tests.
To run drive diagnostic tests:
1.
Select Drive Diagnostics, and press Enter. Select one of the diagnostic tests and
follow the on-screen instructions.
2. When prompted, insert a scratch (blank) cartridge into the I/O station.
v Normal R/W Test - Runs a shortened version of the Performance R/W Test.
It does not include the POST diagnostic, calibrate drive, or unique tape
motion tests. It checks the motors and head by running read/write tests on a
shortened section of tape, both inbound and outbound. Takes approximately
4 minutes (if no error occurs) to 9 minutes (if calibration is required).
v Perform R/W Test (Performance R/W Test) - Runs most of the tests that
normally occur when the library is powered ON (POST). When prompted,
load a CE scratch cartridge to run the calibrate drive, read/write, and tape
motion tests. These tests calibrate the read/write channel to optimum
settings, run a long read/write test with all servo positions, and exercise all
of the tape motion functions of the drive. Takes up to 30 minutes.
v When prompted, remove the cartridge from the I/O station.
The result of the test (PASSED or error message) is reported on the Operator
Panel.
v View the Error Log to check if any errors occur.
If an error occurs, see Appendix A, “Error codes,” on page A-1 to identify
and locate the problem.
Figure 4-26. Drive diagnostic procedures
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