3 Loading tape cartridges
Before con
fi
guring the library you need to load the appropriate tape cartridges. For
information about tape cartridges needed for each tape drive type, please see
HP
StorageWorks Tape Libraries Media and Bar Code Labels
fl
yer.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• the section called “Preparing tape cartridges”
• the section called “Library storage locations and slot numbering”
NOTE:
Tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges must be ordered speci
fi
cally. They are not
included in the purchase of an ESL E-Series Tape Library.
Preparing tape cartridges
CAUTION:
Handle tape cartridges with care. Do not drop or mishandle them, or place them near
sources of electromagnetic interference. Rough handling can damage the cartridge,
making it unusable and potentially hazardous to the tape drives.
Labeling tape cartridges
CAUTION:
The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can result in backup and
restore failures. To ensure that your bar codes meet HP’s quality standards, always
purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels yourself.
For more information, see the order form provided with the library, as well as the
Bar Code Label Requirements, Compatibility and Usage
white paper available from
HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series Tape Library unpacking and installation guide
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