HP StoreEver TapeAssure Software - Manual (Page 27)

4 Tests and utilities
Diagnostic tests
CAUTION:
Some tests are destructive to data on the media. When a test is destructive to data, this is indicated
in the test description. To prevent data loss, use media that is either new or that contains unimportant
data that can be erased. Do not attempt to perform a test unless you are thoroughly familiar with
its usage, or have been instructed to do so by HP support personnel.
NOTE: L&TT tests are constantly updated to improve test coverage and problem diagnosis. As
new device issues are discovered, changes are made to the tests to properly diagnose those issues.
Test script updates are distributed with updates to L&TT or with a hot fix distribution. To ensure that
you have the latest available test scripts, keep your version of L&TT up to date when new versions
are made available from
www.hp.com/support/TapeTools .
Test results are displayed in the result log in the bottom right-hand corner of the Test/Utilities screen
and are available in the WebGUI install directory, C:\Program Files (x86)\
Hewlett-Packard\Library and Tape Tools WebGUI\log and it’s there under
LTTOperationLog.log . The log file contains all the previous text results and is a text file that
can be viewed in any text editor or sent by e-mail.
“Library Read Write test” (page 37) “Assessment test” (page 27)
“LTO Cooling Check test” (page 41) “Connectivity test” (page 31)
“LTO Media Assessment test” (page 41) “Data Compression test” (page 31)
“LTO Stuck Tape test” (page 43) “Device Analysis test” (page 32)
“LTO Encryption test” (page 43) “Device Self-Test” (page 33)
“Read/Write test” (page 43) “Library Exercisor test” (page 33)
“Library Quick Check test” (page 36)
Assessment test
CAUTION: This test is destructive and will overwrite data on the media that is present in your
product.
For additional information about the LTO drive assessment test, see “About the LTO drive assessment
test” (page 28) .
Description The Assessment test determines if the drive or autoloader is Fit for Purpose
(FFP). A device that is determined to be FFP performs according to its
specification. If a device fails the Assessment test, it should be replaced.
If it passes, the problem is likely not with the health of that device. If a
device is returned, the results of this test are compared to repair data
to ensure accuracy and enable test improvements to be developed.
LTO Assessment tests performed:
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Requires that a cartridge be already loaded or in the process of
loading when the test is started.
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Looks at drive history (runs device analysis and looks at LTO reports
information).
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Checks the test cartridge history to insure it is suitable for running
the test.
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Checks whether the drive is requesting cleaning.
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