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## Library Tests

The Maintenance > Library Tests page provides the following submenus:

- Demo Mode
- Drive Diagnostics

|  | Other Library Tests like Library Verify, and Slot to Slot Exerciser are only available on Web GUI. To run these tests please go to the Library > Dashboard page on Web GUI and select the test from the Actions menu.

To run the Demo Mode library test, go to the Maintenance > Library Tests > Demo Mode screen.

The demo mode exercises overall library functionality by moving cartridges within the library.

- During each cycle the library moves a cartridge from a full slot to an empty drive and then returns it to its original slot. You can select the number of cycles for the test. If the test is cancelled, the library returns the cartridge to its original slot.
- The library does not move cleaning cartridges during the test.
- The test operates across the entire library and does not consider partition configuration.
- During the test the library is off line.

1. Press Enter and use the Up or Down button to change the amount of cycles and confirm the selection with Enter.
2. Press the Down button to navigate to the Media field where you can select if the load mode of the cartridge. It can either be threaded completely threaded or only seated to the drive.
3. Press Enter and use the Up or Down button to change the load mode and confirm the selection with Enter.
4. Press the Right button to navigate to Start Test button.
5. Press Enter to start the test.
6. When the test is running, you can stop the test using Enter when Stop Test button is active.
7. After the test is finished, you can see the results of the test run.

To run the available drive tests, go to the Maintenance > Library Tests > Drive Diagnostics screen.

1. Use the Up and Down button to select a drive you are going to run a test on from the drive list and confirm the selection with Enter.
2. When you selected a drive you can select the test that you want to run. Press Enter and use the Up or Down button to select one of the offered tests and confirm the selection with Enter.

- Power On Self Test (POST)
- Normal Read/Write Test
- Head Test
- Media Test

- Wrap Test

1. In the the Power On Self Test was selected, no additional parameter needs to be configured and you can press the Down button to navigate to Start Test button.
   If you select Normal Read/Write, Head or Media Test, it is necessary to select the Module of the I/O Station where the diagnostic cartridge that is required for the test should be inserted. The diagnostic cartridge must be inserted in the top most slot of the selected I/O Station.
   At least one I/O Station must be enabled to run the tests.

1. Press the Down button to navigate to the I/O Station selection field.
2. Press Enter and use the Up or Down button to change the module number. Only the modules where the I/O Station is enabled are listed.
3. Confirm the selection with Enter.
4. Press the Down button to navigate to Start Test button.

If the Wrap Test is selected, it is necessary to select the SAS or FC port you are going to test. In this port, you must insert the WrapTest connector.

1. Press the Down button to navigate to the Port selection field.
2. Press Enter and use the Up or Down button to change the Port.
3. Confirm the selection with Enter.
4. Press the Down button to go to Start Test.

1. Press Enter to start the test.
2. When a drive test is started, you will be guided through the test with instructions on the operator panel.

Example message that can occur during the wrap test:
Example message that can occur during Normal Read/Write Test:

1. After a test is finished, the results (if passed or failed) are shown in the result screen. In a failed test, a ticked ID shown.
   Result screen of a passed test:
   Result screen of a failed test: