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6.8.2
Testing the Tape Library
1. Load tapes into the magazine and close the door.
2. Use the front panel controls to select one of the sequential modes
3. Use the front panel controls to select Restart On.
Caution – Do not run more than 200 passes or tape damage due to overuse may
occur.
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4. Run Sundiag or SunVTS (whichever came with your operating system). Choose
the "Library" option.
6.8.3
Testing the Internal Tape Drives
1. Press the eject button on the drive carrier faceplate, if you need to manually eject
a cartridge from the drive 1.
2. Insert a non-vital tape cartridge into the drive 1.
Make sure the cartridge is not write-protected.
3. Close and lock the door.
The tape drive loads the tape and positions it at the logical beginning of tape (LBOT)
in about 35 seconds. All three LEDs will be off for the first eight seconds, then the
bottom LED will flash. When the bottom LED stays lit, the drive is ready. If the top
amber LED remains on or flashing, an error has occurred.
Caution – Do not run more than 200 passes or tape damage due to overuse may
occur.
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4. Run Sundiag or SunVTS (whichever came with your operating system). Choose
the "Tape" option.
6.8.4
Testing the Cartridge Handling Mechanism
To test the robotic CHM, run the Slot Demo function from the tape library Operator
Panel. No host interaction is required for this test. Make sure there is at least one
tape cartridge in the tape library.
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Sun StorEdge L400 Installation and User's Guide • April 1998
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