HP Library and Tape Tools - Manual (Page 77)

Table 5 Media Validation test details (continued)
Media Validation test Details/Media specific test
of the media are not changed in any way. Supports several test options for MO and
UDO media (data limit options, starting block, block size, failure threshold, and so
on), but none for tape. The test also runs a self test and cleaning check, and prompts
for cleaning cartridge if it deems necessary (tape only).
NOTE: Test requires that a minimum amount of data is already written on the media,
otherwise the test will fail. The amount of data varies depending on drive technologies
and options (in the case of MO media). For some devices, the Media Validation test
has been superseded with the Media Analysis test. For instructions on how to perform
this test, see
“Running tests and device-specific utilities” (page 29) or “Running the
tests (CSI)” (page 50) .
Run this test when you suspect a problem with your media. When to run
< 5 minutes using default test options, but dependent on the amount of data on the
media. Can take longer if media is full. Duration
AIT, DDS, DLT, SDLT, VS80/160 or DLT1, LTO, and STK 9840 tape drives, MO and
UDO optical drives. Available for
MO Media Validation test
Table 6 MO Media Validation test details
MO Media Validation test Details/Media specific test
This test validates magneto-optical (MO) or ultra-density optical (UDO) media and
reports any errors or blank spaces present in the media, if any. This is a nondestructive
test and is available for all MO and UDO devices. Description
NOTE: Test requires that a minimum amount of data is already written on the media,
otherwise the test will fail. The amount of data varies depending on drive technologies
and options. For instructions on how to perform this test, see
“Running tests and
device-specific utilities” (page 29) or “Running the tests (CSI)” (page 50) .
Run this test when you suspect a problem with your MO or UDO media. When to run
< 5 minutes using default test options, but dependent on the amount of data on the
media. Can take longer if media is full. Duration
MO and UDO optical drives Available for
LTO Stuck Tape test
Table 7 LTO Stuck Tape test details
LTO Stuck Tape test Details/Media specific test
This test tries to determine if the cartridge in the drive is physically stuck, or if it can
be unloaded and recovered. Description
NOTE: For instructions on how to perform this test, see “Running tests and
device-specific utilities” (page 29) or “Running the tests (CSI)” (page 50) .
Run this test when you suspect that the cartridge is stuck. When to run
None Duration
Standalone only for LTO drives. Available for
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