ADIC Scalar AIT 440, Installation And Operating Manual

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Performing Diagnostics
Installation and Operation 127
Configuring the serial ports for diagnostics
You can use one of the library's serial ports and a console interface
program (such as CHSTERM) to access the library firmware. The
console interface, also referred to as the
Diagnostic Console , allows you
to view information about the library, perform diagnostics tests, create
diagnostic listings, and download new firmware.You can also use the
library's serial ports to perform diagnostics on the tape drives.
The following table illustrates the functions you can perform using the
serial ports. As the table indicates, unless you want to control the motion
of the CHM, you do not need to switch to 9-Pin or 25-Pin Port control
mode (for narrow libraries) or 25/9 Pin control mode (for wide libraries).
For detailed information about using the Diagnostic Console and the
serial ports, refer to
Scalar AIT 440/480 Libraries Maintenance . To
configure the serial port:
1. Disable security (see page 39 ).
Function
Serial Port
Must change control
modes?
9-Pin 25-Pin
Controlling the CHM for diagnostic
purposes
Upgrading library firmware
Creating diagnostic listings for the
library
Upgrading tape drive firmware
Controlling the tape drives for
diagnostic purposes