Diskette drive
The diskette drive actions check the ability of a server to seek to and read
from a diskette.
Prerequisites for performing actions on a diskette drive
You must insert a diskette into the diskette drive.
Note: Defective diskettes might cause diskette drive test failures.
If an error occurs, use another diskette and repeat the test before concluding
that a drive is faulty.
Actions
Use the following five actions for the diskette drive:
- Perform Linear Seek Test
Verifies that the drive can access logical blocks sequentially on a diskette,
by selecting logical blocks in a linear fashion.
- Perform Random Seek Test
Verifies that the drive can access logical blocks sequentially on a diskette,
by accessing logical blocks randomly.
- Perform Funnel Seek Test
Verifies that the drive can access logical blocks on a diskette in a specific
funnel pattern.
- Scan Media for Surface Defects
Scans for surface defects on a diskette.
- Destructive:Pattern Write Test
Obtains size information for a diskette.
Attention:This test might damage data.
Results
The Results field displays the results of the action and provides detailed
information for resolving the problem. You might need to use the documentation
that comes with your server for information about correcting a failed device.
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