Configuring Data Path Conditioning

This topic describes how to configure data path conditioning between I/O blades and library tape drives. For an overview of the data path conditioning feature, see About Data Path Conditioning.

Data path conditioning is enabled by default in the web client using Interface Test and the default 60 minute test interval. You can disable data path conditioning by clearing the Enable Data Path Conditioning check box.

You can set the level at which the data path is monitored between an I/O blade and the tape drives connected to it. The two levels are as follows:

You also can set the time interval between monitoring checks. The interval can range from 5 to 2,880 minutes (48 hours). The default test interval is 60 minutes. If you disable data path conditioning and then re-enable it in the future, the interval reverts to the default of 60 minutes regardless of whether you changed the interval previously.

NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrative users logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrative user is performing the same operation.

Users with administrative privileges can configure data path conditioning, but users with user privileges cannot.

  1. From the Setup menu, select I/O Blades > Data Path Conditioning.

    The Setup - Blade Data Path Conditioning screen appears. The screen lists the location, World Wide Node Name (WWNN), and status of all I/O blades found in the library.

  2. Select the I/O blade you want to configure and click Next.

    The Setup - Blade Data Path Conditioning screen appears.

  3. If data path conditioning is not enabled, select the Enable Data Path Conditioning check box.
  4. In the Test Level section, select one of the following:
  5. In the Test Interval section, enter a test interval amount in the Enter new test interval text box.
  6. Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation.

  1. Save the library configuration.

    For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.

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