Applying Labels To Cartridges - StorageTek 4410 Hardware Operator's Manual

Preparing Cartridges

Applying Labels to Cartridges

Cartridge labels reflect the cartridge media and usage. Cleaning cartridges have CLN in
the volume serial ID (VOLSER); diagnostic cartridges have DG in the VOLSER. The
media ID label correlates to the tape drive or transport capable of using the cartridge:
• A, B, and C labels are used for recording in the SD-3.
• D labeled cartridges are used in the SD-3 for cleaning.
• E labeled cartridges can be used for recording in the 4490 and 9490.
• P labeled cartridges are used for recording in the T9940.
• R labeled cartridges are used for recording in the T9840.
• U labeled cartridges are used in the T9840 for cleaning.
• W labeled cartridges are used in the T9940 for cleaning.
• Z labeled cartridges can be used for recording in the 9490.
The kinds of cartridge labels you might need to apply are:
• Customer
• VOLSER
• Extended media (enhanced tape)
See to Figure A-5 on page A-9
the recessed areas on each cartridge:
1. Make sure that the cartridge has been at room temperature at least 24 hours.
2. Clean the surface where you will place the labels with a cleaning solution made for
this purpose. See
3. Peel the backing from the VOLSER label.
4. Hold the cartridge so that the leader block is above the file protect selector and is
facing away from you.
5. Position the label with the VOLSER characters to the left, so you can read them
from top to bottom. Press the label into place.
6. If you are using an extended media (enhanced tape) cartridge, peel the backing from
the "E" label and place the label in the recessed area to the left of the VOLSER.
Press the label into place.
7. If the cartridge has no customer label, place the label in the area shown in
on page A-9
The labels must be within the indented area of the cartridge so that the edges of the label
are parallel to the edges of the cartridge. The label should be close to the inside edge of
the indented area but must never overlap the edge of this area.
A-8
through Figure A-8 on page A-11
"Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior" on page
through Figure A-8 on page A-11
Eleventh Edition
to place the labels on
A-18.
and press the label into place.
Figure A-5
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