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DDS Cooling Test
Description
This test monitors the temperature sensors of a DAT320 drive while writing
data for approximately 30 minutes, to ensure that the drive is cooling properly
when installed in a server.
NOTE:
For instructions on how to perform this test, see
or
Running the tests (CSI) (page 73)
When to run
Run this test if you suspect thermal problems with your DAT 320 drive.
Other notes
This test can be stopped before it completes. To abort the test from the GUI,
click Abort Test. To abort the test from the CSI, use the Ctrl-A key combination.
Available for
DAT320 drives.
DDS Media Assessment Test
Description
The DDS Media Assessment test is able to evaluate two aspects of the
DDS media:
•
The quality of the data that is written to the media.
•
The condition of the media itself.
The default operation is to perform a Read Only test, which analyzes
the data currently on the media to ensure that it is written at a high
quality.
The other test type is an Overwrite test, which performs a write/read
test on the media, overwriting any data currently on the media. The
Overwrite test ensures that the media can be successfully written to,
which will verify whether the media is in good condition.
If the Read Only (data quality assessment) test fails, HP recommends
that the media be checked using the Overwrite test and that the data
be re-written.
If the Overwrite (media assessment) test fails, HP recommends that the
media be retired. It should not be used for further backups.
This test can only be run if the drive used has recently passed the DDS
Drive Assessment test, which will ensure that any failures can be
specifically attributed to the media.
CAUTION:
This test is destructive (if the Test Type option is
Overwrite
) and will overwrite data on the media that is present in
your device.
NOTE:
For instructions on how to perform this test, see
,
Running the tests (CSI) (page 73)
, or
.
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