Ultrium Bar Code Label - IBM TS3500 Introduction And Planning Manual

Ultrium bar code label

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IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library with ALMS: Introduction and Planning Guide
This section describes the appearance and specifications of the Ultrium bar code
label.
Each Ultrium data, cleaning, and diagnostic cartridge that is processed by the
TS3500 Tape Library must bear a bar code label. The label contains:
v A volume serial (VOLSER) number that you can read
v A bar code that the library can read
When read by the library's bar code reader, the bar code identifies the cartridge's
VOLSER to the tape library. The bar code also tells the library whether the
cartridge is a data, cleaning, or diagnostic cartridge. In addition, the bar code
includes the two-character media-type identifier Lx, where x equals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
T, U, V, or W. L identifies the cartridge as an LTO cartridge. 1 indicates that the
cartridge is the first generation of its type; 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 indicates that the
cartridge is the second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth generation of its type; T
indicates that the cartridge is generation 3 WORM cartridge; U indicates that the
cartridge is generation 4 WORM cartridge; V indicates that the cartridge is a
generation 5 WORM cartridge; and W indicates that the cartridge is a generation 6
WORM cartridge. Figure 36 on page 153 shows a sample bar code label for the
LTO Ultrium 3 Tape Cartridge.
You can order tape cartridges with the labels included, or you can order custom
labels. The bar code must meet predefined specifications. They include (but are not
limited to):
v Eight uppercase alphanumeric characters, where the last two characters must be
L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, LT, LU, LV, or LW.
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.)
To determine the complete specifications of the bar code and the bar code label,
visit the web at http://www-304.ibm.com/support/
docview.wss?uid=ssg1S7000429 to download the IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label
Specification. You can also contact your IBM Sales Representative for this
specification.
When attaching a bar code label to a tape cartridge, place the label only in the
recessed bar code label area. A label that extends outside of the recessed area can
cause loading problems in the drive or the library.
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 TS3500 Tape Library from reading
the label.
By using the Tape Library Specialist web interface, you can configure the library so
that it reports to the server all eight characters of the VOLSER on the bar code
label or only the first six characters. To configure a six-character VOLSER, refer to
the section about enabling or disabling the reporting of a six-character VOLSER in
the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library with ALMS Operator Guide.
Note: If you suspect that the library is having problems reading the bar code
labels, you can slow the scanner speed as part of problem determination. You may