Actions, Responsive test, Start – HP NonStop G-Series User Manual
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The location of the SCSI controller.
Example: IOMF2.SAC-3.GRP-1.MOD-1.SLOT-55
Configured Controller Location
Actions
Responsive Test
Verifies that the component is installed and responding.
Start
Puts the tape process in a state to accept regular I/O commands to the tape drive. When the Start action completes,
the drive is in the Started state.
Note that Start is a logical command and does not affect the hardware.
Stop
Puts the tape process in a state to disallow regular I/O commands to the tape drive. When the Stop action completes,
the tape drive is in the Stopped state.
Note that Stop is a logical command and does not affect the hardware.
Switch Process Pair
Switches processors of the primary and backup tape I/O processes.
Test Extended
Tests vary depending on the type of tape drive. This table lists the actions performed for each supported tape device
(listed by Product ID).
Actions Performed
Product ID
N/A (The action can be initiated, but it will perform the same tests done by the Test Verify action.)
CT9840
Data loopback test
Drum motor test
Servo interface loopback test
T514x
POST
ROM EDC verified
Queuing and enqueuing
Loader software reset
T515x
N/A
T517x
Loop write-to-read. No tape (media) is required.
T519x
Microprocessor library internal loopback test
Servo processor self-test
Servo processor RAM test
T9490
The tape drive must be in the Stopped state to perform this action.
Test Verify
Runs the power-on self-test for the tape drive. Additionally, runs tests to isolate problems involving the tape drive,
SAC, or Common Base Board. The tape drive must be in the Stopped state to perform this action.
Tape
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