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2. To exit Maintenance Mode, see "Exiting Maintenance Mode" on page 3-9.
The drive exits Maintenance Mode automatically after it completes a maintenance
function or after 10 minutes if no action has occurred.
Function Code 1: Run Drive Diagnostics
Approximate Run Time = 20 minutes per loop
Total Number of Loops = 10
Function Code
and unload cartridges and read and write data.
Once you begin this test, the diagnostic begins the loop sequence. Time the first
loop by pressing the Unload Button once to stop the diagnostic after the completion
of the first loop, then record the time it takes for the test to complete. Compare the
recorded time with the "Approximate Run Time" above. If the test runs successfully
but the execution time is significantly longer than the "Approximate Run Time", run
"Function Code F: Write Performance Test" on page 3-17. If the Write Performance
Test fails, replace the media and exit maintenance mode.
Attention:
that may be overwritten. During the test, the drive overwrites the data on the
cartridge.
Note: If you inserted an invalid tape cartridge (e.g. Gen1 or WORM media), error
Steps to Execute Run Drive Diagnostics:
1. Place the drive in Maintenance Mode. For instructions, see "Entering
2. Press the Unload Button once per second until
3. Press and hold the Unload Button for three or more seconds, then release it to
4. Insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge. The SCD changes to a flashing
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runs tests that determine whether the drive can properly load
For this test, insert only a scratch (blank) data cartridge or a cartridge
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code
appears in the SCD. If you inserted a write-protected cartridge, or
the media has read-only compatibility (e.g., Gen2 media), error code
appears in the SCD. In either case, the tape drive unloads the cartridge and
exits Maintenance Mode after the cartridge is removed.
Maintenance Mode" on page 3-9.
cycle past the desired code, press the Unload Button once per second until the
code reappears.)
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select function
. Wait for the SCD to change to a flashing
the test begins. During the test, the drive will Unload/Load the cartridge. Do not
remove the cartridge during the test.
v If no error is detected, the diagnostic will loop and begin again. To stop the
loop, press the Unload Button for one second and release. When the loop
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ends,
temporarily appears in the SCD.
v If an error is detected, the Status Light flashes amber and the drive posts an
error code to the SCD. To determine the error, locate the code in Appendix A,
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appears in the SCD. (If you
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