Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations
Inserting Tape Cartridges
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• L1 = LTO generation 1 (LTO)
• L2 = LTO generation 2 (LTO-2)
• L3 = LTO generation 3 (LTO-3)
• L4 = LTO generation 4 (LTO-4)
Adhesive-backed barcode labels are used on LTO tape cartridges. Refer
to
for proper label placement, write protection settings and
insertion orientation.
Figure 26 LTO Cartridges
Note:
You cannot choose the sequence of labels inside the bar code
label packs. No two packs are ever the same to avoid issues
with duplicate bar code IDs.
Caution:
LTO tape drive media cannot be degaussed due to the fact
that it uses "magnetic servos." Do not attempt to degauss
LTO tape drive media. If this media is degaussed, it will
no longer work.
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