v One VXA-2 tape drive with firmware code V2123 or higher, or one VXA-320 tape drive with firmware
V3209 or higher
v One VXA cleaning cartridge X style
v One blank VXA X23 data cartridge
Performing the test
Follow these steps to perform the internal self-test:
Attention: Use a blank tape to perform the test. During the test, the tape is overwritten with a test
pattern and all data on the tape is destroyed.
1. Clean the tape drive.
2. Press the blue eject button for 7 seconds. When the Ready LED blinks rapidly, insert the blank, X23
data cartridge.
The tape drive performs the internal self-test. The test can take up to 15 minutes. After successful
completion, the media is ejected.
Interpreting the results
The following table shows how to interpret the results of the internal self-test using the status lights. To
see a front-view illustration of the tape drive and status lights, see one of the following illustrations.
VXA-320 tape drive: Figure 3 on page 29
VXA-2 tape drive: Figure 3 on page 29
Table 30. Internal self-test status light combinations
Internal self-test
operation
Ready
Activity
Cleaning
Fault
Media status
Initiated Flashing rapidly Off Off Off Unloaded
Running Flashing rapidly Flashing Off Off Loaded
Passed Off Off Off Off Unloaded
Passed, cleaning
needed
Off Off On Off Unloaded
Media failure
1
Off Off Flashing Off Loaded
Media
write-protected
2
Off Flashing Flashing Off Unloaded
Internal self-test
media not
compatible
1
Off Flashing Flashing Off Unloaded
Drive failure Off Off Off Flashing Loaded
1
Repeat the internal self-test with a different, blank X23 data cartridge.
2
Repeat the internal self-test with a write-enabled, blank X23 data cartridge.
Tape cartridges (FC 6120)
Learn about the types of tape cartridges that are available for this drive.
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