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Tape cartridges are ordered with the labels included or with custom labels. To order tape cartridges and
bar code labels, see “Ordering media supplies” on page 54. 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 2 characters must be
L8
,
L7
,
L6
,
L5
,
L4
,
L3
,
L2
,
or
L1
(
LY, LX, LW, LV, LU,
or
LT
for Ultrium WORM cartridges)
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.)
Table 12. Cartridges and VOLSERs compatible with the Ultrium Tape Drives
Cartridges VOLSER
Ultrium 8 Data Cartridge xxxxxxxL8
Ultrium 8 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxxLY
Ultrium 7 Data Cartridge xxxxxxxL7
Ultrium 7 Data Cartridge xxxxxxxLX
Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL6
Ultrium 6 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLW
Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL5
Ultrium 5 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLV
Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL4
Ultrium 4 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLU
Ultrium 3 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL3
Ultrium 3 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLT
Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL2
Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge (READ ONLY) xxxxxxL1
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.
To determine the complete specifications of the bar code and the bar code label, visit the web at
http://www.ibm.com/ and enter "IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Specification" in the search box.
Orcontact your IBM sales representative.
When a bar code label is attached to a tape cartridge, place the label only in the recessed label area (see
▌5▐
in “Ultrium media” on page 37). A label that extends outside of the recessed area can cause loading
problems in the drive.
Attention: Do not place any type of mark on the white space at either end of the bar code. A mark in
this area might prevent the library from reading the label.
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