Drive Diagnostics; Running Drive Diagnostics - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

3. When prompted, remove the scratch cartridge from the I/O Station.
4. View the Error Log to check if any errors occur.

Running Drive Diagnostics

Figure 4-27. Drive diagnostics
Use Service → Diagnostics → Drive Diagnostics to run various drive-related
diagnostic tests.
To run drive diagnostic tests:
1. Select Drive Diagnostics, and press Enter. Select one of the diagnostic tests and
2. When prompted, insert a scratch (blank) cartridge into the I/O Station.
eject the scratch cartridge, and then the cartridge is moved back to the I/O
Station. The bar code is read again and compared with the value stored earlier.
The result of the test (PASSED or error message) is reported on the Operator
Panel.
If an error occurs, see Appendix B, "Error Codes," on page B-1 to identify and
locate the problem.
Service
Diagnostics

Drive Diagnostics

Run Normal Read/Write Test
Run Perform Read/Write Test
Run Media Test
Run Head Test
Run SAS Wrap Test
follow the on-screen instructions.
• Normal Read/Write Test — Runs most of the tests that normally occur when
the library is powered ON (POST). When prompted, load a scratch cartridge to
run the calibrate drive, read/write, and tape motion tests. These tests calibrate
the read/write channel to optimum settings, run a long read/write test using
all servo positions, and exercise all of the tape motion functions of the drive.
Takes approximately 18 minutes.
• Perform Read/Write Test (Performance R/W Test) — Runs a shortened
version of the Normal R/W Test. It does not include the POST diagnostic,
calibrate drive, or unique tape motion tests. It checks the motors and head by
running read/write tests on a shortened section of tape, both inbound and
outbound. Takes approximately 4 minutes (if no error occurs) to 9 minutes (if
calibration is required).
• Media Test — Runs tests on a tape cartridge. When prompted, insert the
cartridge to test into the I/O Station. This test overwrites any data on the
cartridge. It runs read/write tests on the outer tracks of the tape to verify the
media tracking and performance. Takes approximately 9 minutes.
• Head Test — Runs read/write tests on the tape drive head. When prompted,
insert a scratch cartridge into the I/O Station. It runs read/write tests on the
inner tracks of the tape to verify the head performance. Takes approximately 6
minutes.
• SAS Wrap Test — Runs tests on the SAS interface SCSI controller. Remove the
SAS cable from the library and insert the SAS wrap tool (see Figure 4-28 on
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