Use the Data Path Configuration screen to configure data path conditioning for the selected I/O blade. The screen allows you to select the test level and time interval for 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 test 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 can also set the time interval between monitoring checks. The interval can range from 5 to 2,880 minutes (48 hours). 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.

Do the following:

    1. If data path conditioning is not enabled, select the Enable DPC check box.
    2. Select a test level: Interface Test or Device Datapath Test.
    3. Tap the Test Interval text box and type an interval time using the keypad.
    4. Select Apply.

Note: At any time, select Cancel to exit the Data Path Configuration screen.