Upgrade The Library Firmware; General Diagnostic; System Test; Slot-To-Slot Test - Qualstar Q48 Installation And Operation Manual

Q24/Q48 Tape Library
4.5

Upgrade the library firmware

It is advisable to keep the library firmware updated to the latest version.
To update the library firmware, navigate with the RMU or OCP to the appropriate screen:
RMU screen: > Service > Firmware > Upgrade Library Firmware > Upload
OCP screen: > Main Menu > Service > Service Library > Library FW Upgrade by USB
The library firmware must be loaded on a USB stick. Insert the USB stick into the port on the rear
panel of the library. The firmware file name will be displayed and can be selected for updating. After
updating the library firmware, the library system restarts automatically.
4.6

General diagnostic

The System Test is a general test to verify the usability and reliability of the library. Its duration
4.6.1

System test

depends on the test cycles defined.
To run the system test, navigate with the RMU or OCP to the appropriate screen:
RMU screen: > Service > General Diagnostic > System Test
OCP screen: > Main Menu > Service > Service Library > Run Tests > System Test
The Slot-to-Slot test shuffles the tapes between the slots to exercise the media changer. At the end of
4.6.2

Slot-to-Slot test

the test the tapes are not returned to their original slots.
To run the Slot-to-Slot test, navigate with the RMU or OCP to the appropriate screen:
RMU screen: > Service > General Diagnostic > Slot to Slot
OCP screen: > Main Menu > Service > Service Library > Run Tests > Slot to Slot Test
4.6.3

Library verify test

NOTE
The Library verify test is a diagnostic routine called Library Health Check (LHC). It includes:
• Functional testing of all library and drive hardware with the exception of external interfaces.
• Verification of a newly installed machine.
• Verification of repair actions.
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 The library will remove any tape from the tape drive(s) and go
offline when running this test. Verify that any applications using
the library have completed before starting the test.
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