Library read write test – HP StoreEver TapeAssure Software User Manual
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Options
Allow overwrite
(default FALSE) — This test option must be set
to True before the test will run.
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Starting slot for locating test tapes
(default 0) —
The test looks for test tapes starting with the specified slot. If the end
of the slot range is reached before finding the required test tapes,
the test continues looking from slot 0, stopping the search when the
starting slot is reached.
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Additional moves
(default 0) — By default, the test moves the
first identified test tape to the first identified empty slot and back
two times. Use this option to increase the number of slot-to-slot move
sequences.
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Additional seconds writing
(default 0) — The test writes
for a minimum of 30 seconds with each drive in the library and
then reads back the test data written during that time. Use this option
to increase the writing time.
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Ignore barcode labels when selecting test tapes
(default FALSE) — By default, the test uses barcode information to
select a test tape for each drive in the library. Use this option to
have the test treat each tape in the library as a valid tape type for
each drive in the library. When set to True, the test will use the first
tape found from the starting slot ( Starting slot for locating test tapes
option) to test all drives in the library, regardless of the drive type.
This option should only be set to True if the test tape in the starting
slot is compatible with all of the tape drives in the library.
When to run
Run this test to check the main library and drive functions.
Average duration
Highly dependent on the library being tested.
Other notes
This test will overwrite data on the test cartridges.
Available for
Both virtual and real library devices, including ESL9000,
MSL5000/6000, ESL-E, EML-E, MSL2024, MSL4048, MSL6480,
MSL8048, MSL8096 Tape Libraries, and 1/8 G2 Tape Autoloader.
Library Read Write test
Description
The Library Read Write test automates the testing of the drives and tapes
in a tape library. This test assumes that the library robotics are working
properly. To test the library robotics, use the
Diagnostic tests
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