3. Press and hold the Unload Button for three or more seconds, then release it to
select the function. The SCD changes to a flashing C .
4. Insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge. The SCD changes to a flashing J and the
tape drive runs the tests.
v If no error is detected, the diagnostic will loop and begin again. To stop the
loop, press the Unload Button for one second and release. When the loop
ends, 0 temporarily appears in the SCD.
v If an error is detected, the Status LED flashes amber and the drive posts an
error code to the SCD. To determine the error, locate the code in “Error
Codes and Messages” on page 81. To clear the error either turn the power off
and then on again, or reboot the drive by pressing and holding the Unload
Button for 10 seconds.
Function Code L: Load/Unload Test
Function Code L tests the drive’s ability to load and unload a tape cartridge. This
test runs 10 loops at approximately 15 seconds per loop.
Press the Unload Button to stop the diagnostic and exit maintenance mode.
Pressing the Unload Button once will abort the test at the end of the current test
loop. Pressing the Unload Button twice will abort the test immediately. Wait for the
drive to rewind the tape and unload the cartridge.
Attention: Even though no data is written during this test, it is recommended
that you use a blank (scratch) cartridge for this test.
1. Place the drive in Maintenance Mode. For instructions, see “Entering
Maintenance Mode” on page 72.
2. Press the Unload Button once per second until L appears in the SCD. (If you
cycle past the desired code, press the Unload Button once per second until the
code reappears.)
3. Press and hold the Unload Button for three or more seconds, then release it to
select the function. The SCD changes to a flashing C .
4. Insert a scratch (blank) data cartridge. The SCD changes to a flashing L and the
tape drive runs the tests.
v If no error is detected, the diagnostic will loop and begin again. To stop the
loop, press the Unload Button for one second and release. When the loop
ends, 0 temporarily appears in the SCD.
v If an error is detected, the Status LED flashes amber and the drive posts an
error code to the SCD. To determine the error, locate the code in “Error
Codes and Messages” on page 81. To clear the error either turn the power off
and then on again, or reboot the drive by pressing and holding the Unload
Button for 10 seconds.
Function Code P: Post Error Reporting Enabled
When Post Error Reporting is enabled, deferred-check conditions are reported to
the host and temporary errors are reported in the sense data.
Function Code P will be displayed in Maintenance Mode when the drive has Post
Error Reporting enabled.
This selection is normally used as a request from support personnel.
1. Place the drive in Maintenance Mode. For instructions, see “Entering
Maintenance Mode” on page 72.
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