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Service: service (drives), Service: service menu – Dell PowerVault TL4000 User Manual

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Note:

After running the System Test or the Slot to Slot Test, the library will need
to be re-inventoried. It might be required to reboot the library after library
diagnostics completes to ensure proper library re-detection on some
backup applications.

Service: Service (Drives)

The following drive diagnostics and service procedures are available in this menu:

v

Clean Drive

- The accessor takes the cleaning cartridge from the dedicated

cleaning cartridge slot (DCS), or previously reserved slot if no DCS is available,
and inserts it into the drive. After the cleaning is complete, the accessor removes
the cleaning cartridge from the drive and returns it to the dedicated cleaning
cartridge slot or reserved slot.

v

Drive Tests

- Power On Self Test (POST), Normal Read/Write Test, Head Test,

Media Test
1.

Navigate to the desired test (Service > Service > Drive Tests).
a.

Select the drive if more than one is installed.

b.

Press the Enter button.

c.

Press either + or - to toggle drive test options.

d.

Move the cursor to the option.

e.

Press the Enter button to apply the test.

2.

Follow the instructions displayed on the Operator Control Panel, and, if
required, insert a blank or scratch cartridge into the I/O Station when
requested.

3.

The test will execute.
– If the test PASSES, resume normal library operations.
– If the test FAILS, an error will be displayed. Make note of the error, then

refer to “Isolating Drive Sled Problems” on page 7-9.

4.

Remove the cartridge from the I/O Station, if needed, then close the I/O
Station.

5.

Press Cancel to exit the screen.

v

Drive Power

- use this item to turn drive power ON and OFF

Note:

When configuration changes of a disabled drive are made from the
Operator Control Panel (OCP), the drive powers ON after committing

Drive Tests

Service

Service

Clean Drive

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Drive Power

Figure 5-24. Service: Service menu

Chapter 5. Operations

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