Diagnostic And Maintenance Functions - Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS C Technical Reference Manual

Chapter 4: Operations

Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions

Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
Table 5 Diagnostic and
maintenance functions
Function Code
0
42
The drive can:
• Run diagnostics
• Test write and read functions
• Test a suspect tape cartridge
• Update firmware
• Perform other diagnostic and maintenance functions
The drive must be in maintenance mode to perform these functions.
Caution: Maintenance functions cannot be performed concurrently
Table 5 on page 42 describes each diagnostic and maintenance function
that the drive can perform, gives the function code which appears on
the Single-character Display (SCD), and directs you to the instructions
for performing the function. It is recommended that you use a
customer-supplied scratch (blank) data cartridge for diagnostic testing.
Note: During normal operation the fan only runs when cooling is
required. The fan will be turned on/off during the POST and
Run Drive Diagnostics to demonstrate the fan is operational.
Diagnostic or Maintenance Function
Exit Maintenance Mode: Causes the
drive to become available for reading
and writing data.
with read or write operations. While in maintenance mode,
the tape drive does not accept host interface commands
from the server.
Instructions Location
Function Code 0: Maintenance Mode
on page 46
Quantum LTO-5 HH SAS Model C User's Guide