Preparing Devices for Testing

Several tests require the installation of media or loopback connectors. Install such requirements before the SunVTS kernel probes for devices (when SunVTS is started, or when the SunVTS reprobe command is run) to allow the SunVTS kernel to properly identify each device.

You must install media in these devices if you plan to test them in Functional Mode:

• Tape drive--Load a scratch tape in the tape drive that you plan to test. The tape test has a Read-only mode, but use a scratch tape to avoid inadvertently writing over data.

• CD-ROM and DVD drives--Load appropriate media into the drive. It can be an audio or data CD.

• Diskette drive--Load a scratch diskette in the drive. The diskette test has a Read-only mode, but use a scratch tape to avoid inadvertently writing over data.

• SmartCard Reader--Allocate a scratch smart card for testing purposes because the SmartCard test writes on the card.

• Communication ports--Many of these tests require a loopback connector attached to the port. Attach any required loopback connectors for the ports you plan to test. For more information about loopback connectors refer to the SunVTS 5.0 Test Reference Manual.

• Printer ports--Requires connection to a printer.

Any device that requires your intervention before the test can run (such as loading media for tape, CD-ROM, and diskette tests), also requires that you notify SunVTS that you have performed this action by selecting the Intervention checkbox. You cannot select any intervention mode tests until you select this checkbox.