Running A Device Self-Test - Oracle StorageTek SL3000 User Manual

Make sure the proper drive diagnostic cartridges are in the library (see
1.
"Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and Cleaning Cartridges"
In SLC, select Tools > Diagnostics, and click the Library folder.
2.
Click the SelfTest tab.
3.
In the Mode list, select the type of self-test:
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Click Run. Test results display when the test completes.
5.
For disruptive tests, bring the library online to resume normal operations.
6.
What the library checks during a self-test:
Verifies the communication path between the library controller, drives, elevators,
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and robots.
Performs get and put operations to check the health of the robots, elevators, and
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CAPs. This includes get and put operations from a reserved system slot to a
random empty storage slot or CAP slot.
Audits the entire library.
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Performs mounts and dismounts of diagnostic cartridges for all the drives
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installed in the library. The self-test does not begin unless a diagnostic cartridge is
found in the system slots. If the system finds a compatible diagnostic cartridge, the
self-test repeats for each drive type. If the system does not find a diagnostic
cartridge for a drive type, the system skips the mount/dismount operation for the
drive.

Running a Device Self-test

Use device self-tests to help diagnose issues. A self-test can be performed on a CAP,
robot, or drive.
In SLC, select Tools > Diagnostics.
1.
Expand the device folder (CAP, Robot, or Drive). Select the device to test.
2.
Click the SelfTest tab.
3.
In the Mode list, select Non-Disruptive.
4.
Click Run. A message appears when the test finishes.
5.
Before performing a disruptive test, the library must be taken
Note:
offline (see "Taking the Library Offline"
Non-Disruptive — all cartridges used in the test are returned to their original
locations
Disruptive — cartridges may be returned to new locations. The library must
be taken offline to all hosts before running this test.
To perform a drive or robot self-test, diagnostic cartridges
Note:
must be available in the library
Cleaning Cartridges" on page 9-3).
on page 14-1).
("Importing/Exporting Diagnostic and
Running a Device Self-test
on page 9-3).
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