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Q40 Tape Library Installation and Operations Manual
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6.7.3 Element to Element Test
The element to element test moves a selected cartridge to a selected slot or tape drive, and then returns
it to the original slot. You can select the number of times to move the selected cartridge to the destination
location and back.
T
he element to element test is intended to show that the library is operating correctly. To diagnose
problems with the robotic assembly or verify that it has been correctly replaced, use the robotic test
.
T
o run the element test:
1. Navigate to the Maintenance > Library Tests > Element to Element Test screen.
2. Select a cartridge from the Source Elements list.
3. To select from a subset of the cartridges:
1. Click Filter On.
2. Enter characters into the search box and then click Search.
4. The Source Elements list is updated to only include cartridges with a barcode label including t
he
s
earch characters.
5. Select a location from the Destination Elements list.
6. Select the number of cycles.
7. Click Start Test.