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# 5 Checkout

The self-tests in the SL150 remote interface are used to checkout the library.

## Self-Test Overview

The self-test moves a diagnostic cartridge from an origination point to a destination point in an offline library. The point can be a reserved slot, a storage slot, a tape drive, or a mailslot.

There are two types of self-tests. The Basic Self Test performs moves to and from tape drives and slots in the Mailslot. The Full Self Test performs the moves of the basic test plus moves to all unoccupied storage slots (the instructions in this manual assume there are no cartridges in magazine slots).

Note: The Full Self Test should be run at initial installation to target and fill out the robot address offsets for proper use before the library is deployed into production.

The self-tests use a diagnostic tape (data tape with a special DG volume label). The diagnostic tape can be stored in a reserved slot or placed in a mailslot.

The following are prerequisites for the self tests:

- Library is offline

- Mailslot is closed

- At least one unoccupied slot in the Mailslot

- All magazines are latched

- One unoccupied operational tape drive

- Diagnostic tape

## To Set the Library Offline

1. Log in to the SL150 remote interface.

   Note: The Viewer role does not allow running of the self-tests.

2. Click Library in the left navigation area.

   The graphical library map appears containing a section for each installed module.

3. View the current library state at the top right of the screen.

4. Click Online.

5. Select Set Library Offline (see Figure 5-1).

   The Set Library Offline dialog appears (see Figure 5-2).

6. Click OK to continue or Cancel to exit.

   Figure 5-1 Set Library Offline

Illustration Legend:

1 - Set Library Offline

Figure 5-2 Offline Confirmation

Illustration Legend:

1 - Offline Dialog Box (OK button)

## To Run the Self-Test

Task 1 Invoke the Self Test

  1. Insert a diagnostic tape in the mailslot if the library does not have a reserved slot containing a diagnostic tape.

     Note: You can open the mailslot from either the remote interface or the touch screen on the base module. You might need to enable the Locate LED to help you identify the library.

  2. Click the Library control located to the left of the Help (question mark) icon (see Figure 5-3).

  3. Click Basic Self Test or Full Self Test (use the Full Self Test at initial installation).

     The Confirm Diagnostics dialog appears (see Figure 5-4).

  4. Click OK to begin the test or Cancel to exit.

     Figure 5-3 Self Test Commands

  Illustration Legend:

  1 - Basic Self Test Command

  2 - Diagnostic Cartridge (in Mailslot)

  Figure 5-4 Self Test Confirmation

  Illustration Legend:

  1 - Confirm Basic Self Test Dialog

Task 2 Monitor Test Progress

  1. Monitor the self-test progress in the Running Diagnostics window section (see Figure 5-5).

     Note: The library map has visual indications of cartridge movement from a slot to the robot and to a destination (tape drive, mailslot, or a cartridge slot).

  2. Verify successful test completion.

     Note: If the test does not complete successfully or you stop the test, see "Incomplete Test".

  3. Click Close in the Running Self Test - Completed window section (see Figure 5-6).

     Figure 5-5 Self Test Progress

  Illustration Legend:

  1 - Basic Self Test Progress Bar

  2 - Stop Self Test Button

  3 - Diagnostic Cartridge in Module 1 Top Drive

  Figure 5-6 Self Test Complete

  Illustration Legend:

  1 - Progress Bar 100%

  2 - Close Button

  3 - Diagnostic Cartridge Return to Mailslot

Task 3 Finish Up

  1. Set the library to the Online state.

  2. Remove the diagnostic tape from the mailslot, if applicable.

     1. Select Open from the Mailslot control.

     2. Extend the Mailslot mechanism from the base module to access the diagnostic tape.

     3. Grasp the diagnostic tape and pull it out of the slot.

     4. Push the Mailslot fully into the base module.

  3. Log out if you will not be performing other operations.

### Incomplete Test

The test may not complete because of an error condition or the deliberate action to stop the test.

Observe the location of the diagnostic tape. It might not have been returned to the reserved slot or mailslot. Refer to the remote interface Help system or the user's guide for information about manually moving the diagnostic cartridge from the present location to the desired slot.

- Repeat the Full Self Test.

  If the test encountered an error, the library health might change from operational to degraded.

  Note: Clicking Degraded launches a window identifying a failed or degraded component. Refer to the Help system Troubleshooting category for further information.