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## Tests

- Library Verify

- The library verify test exercises a general health check on library functionality by running the following partial tests:

- Basic Hardware Review
- Robotics Initialization
- Barcode Scanning Test
- Move Cartridge Test

- Running the test requires at least one enabled and functional drive and one cartridge with a barcode label in each module.
- After the test starts, Stop Test is active. Clicking this button stops the wellness test but not before the current partial test is completed.
- The test operates over the whole library and does not consider logical library configuration.
- During the test the library is offline.
- The Info column notifies the user about the status and result of each partial test.

| NOTE | For quickest test execution it is recommended to have one functional drive in each module and 8 compatible data cartridges in the corner slots of the same module.

- Demo Mode
  The demo mode test 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 return sit to its original slot. You can select the number of cycles for the test. If the test is cancelled, the library will return the cartridge to its original slot.
- The library does not move cleaning cartridges during the test.
- The test operates over the whole library and does not consider logical library configuration.
- During the test the library is offline.

- Drive Test
  After selecting the drive on which the test should be executed, one of the following drive tests can be selected:

- Power On Self Test (POST)
- Normal Read/Write Test
- Head Test
- Media Test
- Wrap Test
- SKLM for z/OS Basic Path Check (only visible if SKLM for z/OS is configured)
- SKLM for z/OS Full Path Check (only visible if SKLM for z/OS is configured)

In case the Power On Self Test was selected, no additional parameter needs to be configured and you can press Run to start the test.
In case selecting Normal Read/Write, Head or Media Test, it is necessary to select the Module of the I/O Station where the diagnostic cartridge, which 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. Be aware that at least one I/O Station must be enabled to execute the tests.

In case selecting the Wrap Test, it is necessary to select the SAS or FC port you are going to test. In this port, you need to insert the WrapTest connector.

- Slot to Slot Exerciser

- The slot to slot exerciser test randomly exchanges cartridges between slots to verify that the library is operating correctly.
- At the end of the test the cartridges are NOT returned to their original slots.
- If a tape is moved to an incompatible drive, the drive will reject the tape, as designed
- The test operates over the whole library and does not consider logical library configuration.