Ultrium 960, Ultrium 448, Ultrium 460, Ultrium 230, DLT VS80, SDLT 320
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Running the autoloader system test
The System Test option cycles the autoloader through the process of loading, calibrating, and
unloading all cartridges in the carousel. Running a System Test verifies the basic operational
soundness of the autoloader and tape drive. In the DLT VS80 Tape Autoloader, the System Test
continues indefinitely until you press
Cancel
. With all Ultrium Tape Autoloaders and the SDLT 320
Tape Autoloaders you have the option to
Select Cycles
:
270, 540, 1080
or
endless
.
All regular backup or restore operations are suspended while a System Test is in progress.
To run a System Test:
1.
Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448:
From the Home Screen, press
+
or
-
until
Go Offline
displays
on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press
Enter
to select. Press
+
or
-
until
Diagnostic
displays
on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press
Enter
to select.
System Test
will now be displayed.
All other models:
From the Home Screen or Main menu, press
+
or
-
until
Diagnostic
displays
on the top line of the LCD screen.
Press
Enter
to select.
System Test
will now be displayed.
2.
For the
DLT VS80 Tape Autoloader
, Press
Enter
to begin the test.
3.
For the
Ultrium and SDLT Tape Autoloaders,
select the number of cycles by choosing:
Select
Cycles: 270, 540, 1080
or
endless
.
4.
The
Test Cycles
displays the number of load-calibrate-unload cycles that have been
completed during the test.
5.
Press
Cancel
to end the test.
NOTE:
The Library Service menu option is for the use of service personnel only.
Retrieving information about the autoloader
The Information menu provides access to information about the autoloader, including the cycle
count, event log, and firmware revision.
Cycle count
This option displays the total system cycle count, incrementing each time a tape is loaded into the
drive or exported from the autoloader.
To use this option:
1.
From the Home screen or Main menu, press
+
or
-
until
Information
displays on the top line
of the LCD screen. Press
Enter
to access the available options.
2.
Press
+
or
-
until
Cycle Count
displays on the LCD screen. The LCD screen displays the total
cycle count.
3.
Press
Cancel
.
Summary of Contents for StorageWorks DLT VS80
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Page 22: ...Installing the autoloader 22 ...
Page 36: ...Operating the autoloader 36 ...
Page 46: ...Autoloader administration 46 ...
Page 78: ...Regulatory compliance notices 78 ...
Page 79: ...Ultrium 960 Ultrium 448 Ultrium 460 Ultrium 230 DLT VS80 SDLT 320 79 ...
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