Guidelines For Using Bar Code Labels; Sample Bar Code Label On The Lto Ultrium 5 Tape Cartridge - Dell PowerVault TL2000 User Manual

When attaching a bar code label to a tape cartridge, place the label only in the
recessed label area (see 4 in Figure 6-1 on page 6-1). 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 may prevent the library from reading the label.
Figure 6-3. Sample bar code label on the LTO Ultrium 5 Tape Cartridge. The volume serial number (LTO123) and bar
code are printed on the label.

Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels

Apply the following guidelines whenever using bar code labels:
v Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label.
v Before you apply a new label, remove the old label by slowly pulling it at a
v Use peel-clean labels that do not leave a residue after being removed. If there is
v Examine the label before applying it to the cartridge. Do not use the label if it
v Remove the label from the label sheet carefully. Do not stretch the label or cause
Table 6-3. Cartridges and VOLSERs compatible with the Ultrium Tape Drives (continued)
Cartridges
Ultrium 5 WORM Cartridge
Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge
Ultrium 4 WORM Cartridge
Ultrium 3 Data Cartridge
Ultrium 3 WORM Cartridge
Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge
Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge (READ ONLY)
LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
*An Ultrium 3 Tape Drive must have a minimum firmware level of 54xx for it to be
compatible with the WORM cartridge.
right angle to the cartridge case.
glue residue on the cartridge, remove it by gently rubbing it with your finger.
Do not use a sharp object, water, or a chemical to clean the label area.
has voids or smears in the printed characters or bar code (a library's inventory
operation will take much longer if the bar code label is not readable).
the edges to curl.
VOLSER
xxxxxxLV
xxxxxxL4
xxxxxxLU
xxxxxxL3
xxxxxxLT
xxxxxxL2
xxxxxxL1
CLNxxxLx
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