HP StoreEver TapeAssure Software - Manual (Page 41)

TIP: To keep log information about a tape that has been discarded
from the library, copy or rename the log file before running the Library
Read Write test.
The test determines which tapes to use based on the test option settings
for Starting slot, Number of test tapes, Drive type,
Ignore barcode labels
, and whether or not the tapes will be
written (see Allow overwrite). For example, LTO1 tapes will not be
included in an LTO3 drive test where tapes are written because LTO1
tape is not write-compatible with LTO3 drives.
The test determines which drives to use based on the test option settings
for Drive type and Drive range.
The other test options determine the testing sequence for the selected
tapes and drives. This testing sequence is always the same for each of
the selected drives and tapes.
Available for MSL5000/6000, ESL9000, ESL-E, EML, MSL2024, MSL4048,
MSL6480, MSL8048, MSL8096, and Tape Libraries, and 1/8 G2 Tape
Autoloader. Within these libraries, the following drive types are
supported: SDLT220/320/600, and LTO1, LTO2, LTO3, and LTO4.
LTO Cooling Check test
Description This test monitors the temperature sensors of an LTO drive while writing data to
ensure that the drive is cooling properly when installed in a server.
When to run Run this test if you suspect thermal problems with your LTO drive.
Other notes This test can be stopped before it completes. To stop the test, click Abort Test.
LTO Media Assessment test
CAUTION: This test is destructive (if the Allow Overwrite test option is True) and will overwrite
data on the media that is present in your device.
Description The LTO Media Assessment test evaluates two aspects of the LTO media
— the data stored on the media and the tape cartridge itself. The default
is to perform a Read Only test, which analyzes the backup currently on
the LTO data cartridge to check whether the backup is fit for purpose
(FFP). The other test type is an Overwrite test, which overwrites the
existing data on the LTO data cartridge. The Overwrite test ensures that
the media can be successfully written to, which will check whether the
Media is FFP.
If the Read Only (Backup Assessment) test fails, the backup needs to be
run again, but you should run the Overwrite test first to check that the
media is suitable to continue using for Backup operations.
If the Overwrite (Media Assessment) test fails, the media should be retired
and no longer used for Backup operations (i.e. it is no longer FFP). The
test makes no attempt to determine the reason for the problem with the
media; it is intended only to determine whether it is FFP.
The test also does a passive analysis of the tape history. In this part of
the test, the LTO Cartridge Memory is analyzed looking for signs of
health and usage problems. The historical information-based status of
the tape is reported at the end of the test.
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