Viewing Library Logs
The library collects specific information in log files that you can view onscreen, save to your computer, or e-mail to a recipient. The following library logs are available:
- Installation Verification Test Summary Log — This log is saved each time you run the Installation Verification Test (IVT). The log saves only the information from the most recently run test. If you run the test again, the new information overwrites the previous information. This option presents the summary log. You can only run the IVT test from the operator panel. See the User's Guide or the operator panel help for more information.
- Installation Verification Test Detailed Log — This log is saved each time you run the Installation Verification Test (IVT). The log saves only the information from the most recently run test. If you run the test again, the new information overwrites the previous information. You can only run the IVT test from the operator panel. See the User's Guide or the operator panel help for more information.
- Command History Log — Available only if you are using FC I/O blades. When you select this report, you choose the FC I/O blade and device for which you want to run the report. The Blade menu lists all FC I/O blades installed in the library (if more than one are installed). The Devices menu lists the devices associated with the selected FC I/O blade. The report shows all commands from the selected device to the selected blade. When the log file reaches its maximum size (approximately 1 MB), the oldest information is replaced as new information is added.
- Cleaning Log — Shows all cleanings that have been performed in the library since code level 500 was installed. When the log reaches its maximum size, the oldest information is replaced as new information is added. The comma-separated values (csv) file provides the following information:
Date Time (date and time); Barcode (barcode of the cleaning cartridge); Tape (location coordinates of the cleaning cartridge); Drive (location coordinates of the tape drive that was cleaned); Status (pass/fail); Return Code (service use only), Cleaning Type (Manual, Auto, MoveMedium), Expired ("Invalid"if the tape is expired or a data tape was improperly used to clean; "-" if not applicable); Usage Count ("N/A" if the cleaning did not complete); Reserved.
- Slot Position Log — Shows current information for all slots in the library. The comma-separated values (csv) file provides the following information for each slot:
Date and Time, Slot Type (Picker, Drive, Storage, or IE), Object Present? (Y, N), Location Coordinates, X Position, Y Position, Angle Position, X Calibration Offset, Y Calibration Offset.
- RAS Tickets Log — Records all RAS tickets for the library. When the log file reaches its maximum size (approximately 4 MB compressed), the oldest information is replaced as new information is added.
To generate the logs, do the following:
- Select Reports > .
The Reports - Log Viewer Selection page opens, displaying a list of the available logs.
- Select the log you want to view. For the Command History Log, select the blade and device you want from the drop-down lists.
- Click Next.
The log file data appears in the window.
- If you want to save the log file to your computer, click Save. Follow the instructions in the browser windows that open.
- If you want to e-mail the log file to a recipient, type the recipient's name in the text box next to the E-mail button, and then click the E-mail button. You must have your e-mail notification configured in order to e-mail a log file. See Configuring the E-mail Account for more information.
The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation.
- If Completed appears in the Progress Window, the e-mail was sent. Click Close to close the Progress Window.
- If Failure appears in the Progress Window, the e-mail was not sent. Follow the instructions listed in the Progress Window to resolve any issues that occurred during the operation.
- Click Cancel or Back to exit the log viewer.
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