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Bar Code Labels
A bar code label contains:
v A volume serial number (VOLSER) that is human-readable
v
A bar code that the library can read
Note: The tape drive does not require bar code labels, but you may choose to use
labels for tape cartridge identification purposes.
Table 4-2. Bar code label requirements for Ultrium tape drives and libraries
Ultrium Tape Drive/Library Bar Code Label Requirements
3573 Not required
3576 Recommended
3580 Not required
3581 Required with optional Bar Code Reader
3582 Required
3583 Required
3584 Required
When read by a library's bar code reader, the bar code identifies the cartridge's
VOLSER to the library. The bar code also tells the library whether the cartridge is a
data cartridge, WORM cartridge or cleaning cartridge. In addition, the bar code
includes the two-character media-type identifier
Lx , where x equals 1, 2, 3 or T.
“Bar Code Labels” shows a sample bar code label for the LTO Ultrium Tape
Cartridge.
Table 4-3. Cartridges and VOLSERs
Cartridges VOLSER
Ultrium 3 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL3
Ultrium 3 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLT
Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL2
Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL1
IBM LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge CLNxxxLx
*An Ultrium 3 Tape Drive must have a minimum firmware level of 54xx for it to be compatible with the WORM
cartridge.
Tape cartridges can be ordered with the labels included or with custom labels. To
order tape cartridges and bar code labels, see “Media Supplies” on page C-4. The
bar code for usage in IBM tape libraries must meet predefined specifications. They
include (but are not limited to):
v
Eight uppercase alphanumeric characters, where the last two characters must be
L3, L2, L1 or LT
v
Label and printing to be non-glossy
v Nominal narrow line or space width of 0.423 mm (0.017 in.)
v
Wide to narrow ratio of 2.75:1
v Minimum bar length of 11.1 mm (0.44 in.)
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media
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