HP StoreEver TapeAssure Software - Manual (Page 35)

Using the original version
The Library Exerciser test takes a test cartridge from a mail slot and performs random slot-to-slot
moves. The test then moves the test cartridge into every available drive and performs a short drive
test. This test is intended to exercise the robotics and robot drive hardware.
NOTE: Not all libraries are supported by the Library Exerciser test. If the test is not displayed in
the list of tests, then the selected device is not supported.
The following options are available for this test:
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Test Time Limit — Specify the time limit in minutes. Enter 0 for no time limit. The default
setting is 0.
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Move Command Timeout — Specify the maximum time allotted, in seconds, for each move
command before failure. The default is 600 seconds.
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Active Slot Range — Specify a range of slots to be tested. Enter a range of slot numbers
separated with a dash (for example: 2-5), or enter all to specify all slots. The default is all.
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Active Drive Range — Specify a range of drives to be tested. Enter a range of drives
separated with a dash (for example: 2-5), or enter all to specify all drives. The default is all.
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Drive Type Option — Specify the type of drives to be tested (in libraries that have mixed
drive types). Enter the type of drive (for example: LTO or DLT), or enter all to test all drive
types. The default is all.
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Check Inventory Mode — Specify whether to perform an active inventory check at
beginning of the test. The active inventory check can take a long time to perform. The default
is on.
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Barcode Mode — Specify how bar codes are handled. Choose one of the following options:
Show all — Shows all bar codes ◦
◦
Show suspect — Shows only suspect bar codes (default)
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Off — Does not show bar codes
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Slot-to-Slot Moves — Select one of the following options for the slot-to-slot test:
All — Moves all cartridges ◦
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Random — Moves randomly selected cartridges (default)
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Off — No cartridges are moved
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Random Coverage — When Slot-to-Slot Moves is set to Random, specify the percentage of
units covered during random test. The default is 20%.
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Drive Load Mode — Specify whether or not to perform the Drive Load test. The default
setting is on.
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Drive Test Option — If the Drive Load test is enabled, specify one of the following options:
Off ◦
◦ Data loop back (default)
◦ Read-only
◦ Read/write
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