Running library verify test

To run the library verification test, follow the steps:

  1. Select Service > Diagnostics > Run Library Verify and press Enter. Follow the on-screen instructions.

    If a cartridge is present in the drive, the library moves the cartridge to its home position, or to the I/O station if the home position is not known.

  2. When prompted, insert a scratch cartridge into the I/O station.

    When the scratch cartridge is loaded, an inventory is conducted and the bar code reader reads the bar code label on the cartridge and stores it for later comparison. The scratch cartridge is then moved to the tape drive, where the drive runs its own write/read/verify test. When the test is done, the library tells the drive to 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.

  3. When prompted, remove the scratch cartridge from the I/O station.

    The result of the test (PASSED or error message) is reported on the Operator Panel.

  4. View the Error Log to check for errors.

    If an error occurs, see Error codes to identify and locate the problem.

Note: If the host application hasn't already unloaded tape cartridges in the drives, run the Library Verify test.