Verify the Library is Operational

Verify that the library is fully initialized and operational. You should verify the library state before doing a library connection test or data collection, as these processes will fail if the library is not fully initialized.

Note:

If you are configuring multiple library connections at one once, to minimize library disruption, complete this procedure for all libraries before testing the connections.

SL150 or SL4000

  1. Log in to the browser-based user interface.
  2. At the top of the screen, verify that the Health field indicates "Operational".

SL500

  1. Log in to the library with SLC.
  2. In the Tools menu, select System Detail.
  3. In the navigation tree, select Library.
  4. Select the Status tab.
  5. Verify the library Operational State indicates "Operational".

SL3000 and SL8500

  1. Log in to the library with SLC.
  2. In Tools menu, select System Detail.
  3. In the navigation tree, select Library.
  4. Select the Status tab, then select the General tab.
  5. Verify the Device State indicates "Ready".
    SLC Library Status General tab with Device State noted.