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# C Library Self-Test

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

## Self-Test Overview

There are two types of self-test. 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 self-tests use a diagnostic tape (data tape with a special label). The diagnostic tape can either be stored in a reserved slot or placed in a mailslot when needed.

The following are prerequisites for running a self test:

- Library is offline

- Mailslot is closed

- At least one unoccupied slot in the Mailslot

- All cartridge magazines are latched

- One operational unoccupied tape drive

- Diagnostic tape

### To Run the Self-Test

Task 1 Preparation

  1. Log in to the SL150 remote interface.

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

  2. Set the library to the Offline state.

  3. Insert a diagnostic tape in the Mailslot if the library does not have a reserved slot.

  4. Click Library in the left navigation area.

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

Task 2 Run the Self Test

  1. Click the Library control located to the left of the Help (question mark) icon.

  2. Click Basic Self Test or Full Self Test (see Figure C-1).

     The Confirm Diagnostics dialog appears (see Figure C-2).

     Note: The Full Self Test runs for a much longer time than the basic test.

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

  4. Monitor the self-test progress in the Running Diagnostics window section.

     Note: The library map indicates cartridge movement from a slot to the robot and to a destination tape drive or slot.

  5. Verify successful test completion.

     Figure C-1 Self Test Commands

     Illustration Legend:

     1 - Basic Self Test Command

     2 - Diagnostic Cartridge in Mailslot

     Figure C-2 Self Test Confirmation

     Illustration Legend:

     1 - Confirmation Dialog (OK button)

### To Finish the Self Test

1. Click Close in the Running Self Test - Completed window section.

2. Use the remote management interface to remove the diagnostic tape from the mailslot, if applicable.

3. Close the Mailslot after removing the diagnostic tape, if applicable.

4. Set the library to the Online state.

5. Log out from the remote interface if you do not intend to perform other operations.