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Function Code L: Load/Unload Test
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Approximate Run Time = 15 seconds per loop
Total Number of Loops = 10
L
Function Code
tests the drive's ability to load and unload a tape cartridge.
The diagnostic loops ten times. To stop the diagnostic and exit maintenance mode,
press the Unload Button once to abort the test.
Attention
Even though no data is written during this test, it is recommended that you
use a blank (customer-supplied scratch) cartridge for this test.
1. Place the drive in maintenance mode. For instructions, see "Entering
Maintenance Mode" on page 68.
2. Press the Unload Button once per second until
cycle past the desired code, press the Unload Button once per second until the
code reappears.)
3. Press and hold the Unload Button for three or more seconds, then release it to
select the function. The SCD changes to a flashing
4. Insert a customer-supplied scratch (blank) data cartridge that is not
write-protected (or the tape drive will exit maintenance mode). The SCD
changes to a flashing
v If no error is detected, the test will loop and begin again. To stop the loop,
press the Unload Button for one second and release. When the loop ends,
temporarily appears in the SCD. The drive rewinds the tape and unloads the
cartridge. The drive then exits maintenance mode.
v If an error is detected the test stops,
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the error, locate
cartridge and exits maintenance mode. To clear the error, turn the power off,
then on again.
L
. The tape drive runs the tests.
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appears in the SCD. To determine
in Table 13 on page 61. The drive unloads the tape
Appendix B. Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
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appears in the SCD. (If you
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