Read/write stress test – HP StoreEver TapeAssure Software User Manual
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Options
Loop count
— Specify the number of times the test sequence
should be repeated. Each test sequence consists of two moves —
•
one from the specified source to the specified destination followed
by a second move back to the original source location.
•
Source address type
— Specify one of the following source
element address types:
◦
Storage slot
— The source address is a storage slot number
(starting at 1).
◦
Drive
— The source address is a drive number (starting at
1).
◦
Mail slot
— The source address is a mail slot number
(starting at 1).
◦
SCSI element address
— The source address is a SCSI
element number.
•
Source address
— A number indicating the source address.
The meaning of this number depends on the specified Source
address type
.
•
Destination address type
— Specify one of the following
destination element address types:
◦
Storage slot
— The destination address is a storage slot
number (starting at 1).
◦
Drive
— The destination address is a drive number (starting
at 1).
◦
Mail slot
— The destination address is a mail slot number
(starting at 1).
◦
SCSI element address
— The destination address is a
SCSI element number.
•
Destination address
— A number indicating the destination
address. The meaning of this number depends on the specified
Destination address type
.
When to run
This test is used to verify that the library or autoloader can perform moves
to and from specific elements. Use this test if a problem is suspected
with a particular element in the device or to verify operation after the
device is serviced.
Average duration
The duration of this test will vary depending on the library or autoloader
under test and the specified loop count. A single loop can take from 30
seconds to three minutes depending on the device. It will take longer if
errors and recovery steps occur.
Available for
This test supports many of the libraries and some of the autoloaders
supported by L&TT. Check the test list presented by L&TT for the specific
device to verify availability.
Read/Write Stress test
Description
In L&TT version 4.2 and later, the Read/Write Stress test is replaced with the
LTO Media Assessment test (page 123)
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Tests and utility functions