Hp Storageworks Library And Tape Tools; Mslutil; Running Library Diagnostic Tests - HP MSL6000 Series User Manual

HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools

To provide continued service to our customers, HP provides the HP StorageWorks Library and Tape
Tools (L&TT) software application. L&TT is a diagnostic tool that is designed to aid in the installation
and maintenance of both HP tape devices and tape libraries. L&TT includes several features
designed for use by both HP storage customers and trained service personnel. The key features
include:
• Diagnostic tools for tape drive and tape automation devices designed for simple troubleshooting
and verifying installations.
• Multiple options for retrieving and updating both the latest firmware for library and drives, and
the most current version of L&TT.
• Comprehensive reports to assist authorized service providers in troubleshooting.
Frequent firmware image updates are released on the Internet. For optimal performance, HP
recommends that you update your system periodically with the latest device firmware.
L&TT is available for download at no cost from the HP website at:
http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools

MSLUtil

The library ships with an RS232 diagnostic cable and a floppy containing the MSLUtil diagnostic
utility. After following the recommended steps from the ERP to resolve any issues, use this utility to
verify whether error conditions have been corrected. Follow this procedure until the diagnostics
software no longer detects an error condition.

Running Library Diagnostic Tests

Use the following procedure to run internal tests of library functions.
From the library Status screen, select Menu.
1.
2. Under the Utilities area, select Diagnostics.
3. Select the test you want to run.
NOTE: Available tests are dependent on the library model and specified user level.
Table 12 describes these tests.
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