Patent ID: 7116506
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. An automated data storage library comprising: a plurality of storage shelves configured to store magnetic tape data storage cartridges; at least one robot accessor configured to transport said magnetic tape data storage cartridges; at least one cartridge label sensor; at least one library controller configured to operate said at least one robot accessor to transport said magnetic tape data storage cartridges, and to operate said at least one cartridge label sensor to read a label of a magnetic tape data storage cartridge; and a plurality of magnetic tape data storage drives configured to detect and track follow servo tracks on magnetic tape; and configured to read and write data with respect to magnetic tape data storage cartridges; wherein said at least one magnetic tape data storage drive is additionally configured to A) identify an uninitialized magnetic tape data storage cartridge; B) conduct a diagnostic test of said servo tracks on magnetic tape of said identified magnetic tape data storage cartridge using write criteria for said diagnostic test; C) log diagnostic information resulting from said diagnostic test employing information read from said label to identify said diagnostic information as that of said magnetic tape data storage cartridge; and D) provide said logged diagnostic information to said at least one library controller.