Gateway 820 LTO User Manual

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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
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Performing a system test 
The System Test option cycles the autoloader through the process of loading, 
calibrating, and unloading all cartridges in the carousel. Running a system test 
verifies the basic operational soundness of the autoloader and tape drive. The 
system test continues indefinitely until you press the C
ANCEL
 button. All regular 
backup or restore operations are suspended while a system test is in progress.
To run a system test:
1
From the main menu, press the N
EXT
 [+] or P
REVIOUS
 [-] button until 
Diagnostics appears on the top line of the LCD.
2
Press the E
NTER
 button. System Test appears.
3
Press the 
Enter
 button to begin the test. The Test Count displays the number 
of load-calibrate-unload cycles that have been completed during the test.
4
Press the C
ANCEL
 button to end the test.