Chapter 3. Using the Spectra 2K Library
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About AIT Bar Code Labels
Review the following information before attaching bar code labels to AIT data
cartridges.
Note:
Spectra Logic bar code labels are pre-approved for use with the
Spectra 2K library; keep this information for future reference.
Label Quality
Use labels designed for AIT data cartridges. Avoid poor quality labels having
poor contrast and resolution.
Bar Code Type
Use only bar codes with standard 3-in-9 encoding (Standard 39 Code).
Number of Characters
Use labels with eight or fewer characters (including zeros).
Checksums
Bar code labels are available with or without checksum characters; the
Spectra 2K library accepts only bar code labels with a checksum character.
Attaching Bar Code Labels
Bar code labels allow the Spectra 2K library to track data cartridges within the library.
To attach a bar code label to an AIT data cartridge:
1.
above for bar code label requirements.
2.
Attach the Spectra Logic approved bar code label to the cartridge.
• Make sure the label is within the indented rectangle on the front of the cartridge,
with the numbers closest to the top of the cartridge (the side with the clear
plastic window).
• Make sure the edge of the label is parallel to the edge of the cartridge as shown
in Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
An AIT bar code label attached to a tape cartridge.
