IBM System Storage TS2230, Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

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Maintenance Mode. If you selected
5
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1
the SCD will change to a flashing
C
indicating that a data cartridge is to be inserted.
5. Insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge within 60 seconds, or the drive will exit
Maintenance Mode. Ensure the scratch cartridge is not write protected (or the
tape drive exits maintenance mode). The SCD flashes the selection number
while performing the function.
v If the copy operation completes successfully, the tape drive rewinds and
unloads the tape, and exits Maintenance Mode after the cartridge is removed.
v
If the copy operation fails, an error code appears in the SCD. To determine
the error, locate the code in Appendix A, “Error Codes and Messages,” on
page A-1. The tape drive unloads the tape cartridge and exits Maintenance
Mode after the cartridge is removed.
Function Code 6: Run Host Interface Wrap Test
Approximate Run Time = 10 seconds per loop
Number of Loops = This test runs until stopped by pressing the Unload Button.
Function Code
6
performs a check of the host interface circuitry and host
connector on the drive.
1. Make sure that the host interface wrap plug is connected to the host interface
connector at the rear of the drive.
2.
Place the drive in Maintenance Mode. For instructions, see “Entering
Maintenance Mode” on page 3-8.
3. Press the Unload Button once per second until
6
appears in the SCD.
a. Index through the Maintenance Mode options until
6
is displayed on the
SCD.
b. Press and hold the Unload Button for three seconds to select Function Code
6
c. After selecting Function Code 6 the SCD will display option
6
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1
.
d.
Press the Unload Button within 5 seconds to make a different selection. If
no other selection is made, the drive will perform option
6
-
1
.
4. Continue to press the Unload Button once per second to cycle through the
following functions:
a.
6
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1
: test the primary SAS port
b.
6
-
8
: test the secondary SAS port
c.
6
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3
: test both primary and secondary SAS ports at the same time
(requires a wrap plug in both ports)
d.
6
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0
: exit
Chapter 3. Operating
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