Chapter 6. Maintenance
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Bar Code Labels
Note:
The bar code scanner can only read up to eight characters on a bar
code. If a bar code label has more than eight characters, the last
characters are ignored.
Spectra Logic strongly recommends using bar code labels with
eight characters or less, such as those that come on Spectra Logic
Certified Media.
Bar code labels on tape cartridges enable the library and application software to
identify the cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up inventory time. Make it a practice to
use bar code labels on your tape cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track
of important information relating to the data on the cartridges.
Note:
Bar code label errors can result in backup and restore failures. To
ensure the quality of your bar codes, always purchase them
directly from Spectra Logic. Never print bar code labels yourself.
Applying Bar Code Labels
LTO tape cartridges have a recessed area located on the front of the cartridge next to
the write-protect switch. Use this area for attaching the adhesive-backed bar code label.
Note:
Never apply multiple labels onto a cartridge; extra labels can cause
the cartridge to jam in a tape drive.
Figure 6-3
Proper bar code label placement on an LTO tape cartridge.
