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HP Surestore 6.140 Tape Library User Manual

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Library Administration

Running Library Diagnostic Tests

Chapter 3

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Test Transport
Comm

Exercises the infrared communications path
between the library controller and the transport
controller. Reports the health of this link. If the
test passes, the infrared communication link is
good.

Demonstration

CAUTION: Run an inventory check from the
host backup application after performing this
test to ensure that tapes are returned to their
original locations.

Selects a random full storage slot, moves the
tape to the drive, and repeats the process until
all drives are full. The test locates a full slot, a
full drive, an empty slot, and then performs an
exchange.

Table 3-8

Front Panel Diagnostic Tests

Test

Description