Using Cartridges; Labeling Cartridges - Spectra TFinity User Manual

Appendix A — Best Practices
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SING ARTRIDGES
The following sections describe best practices for using cartridges and for
managing your media inventory. All library user groups have privileges
that allow them to use the library's user interface to perform the cartridge
handling and media management operations described in this appendix.
Because handling cartridges requires physical interaction with the library,
much of the information in this appendix is not applicable when you are
accessing the library using the BlueScale web interface.

Labeling Cartridges

If you are not using pre‐labeled Spectra Certified Media (both data and
cleaning cartridges), be sure to label all cartridges with the appropriate
barcode labels. Position each label in the indented area on the cartridge, as
illustrated in Figure 324. See Barcode Label Specifications on page 552 for
detailed information about preparing and using barcode labels.
Do not place labels on any surface of the cartridge except the area shown in
Caution
A loose label can become dislodged and damage the drive.
November 2020
Note: See MLM Best Practices on page 506 for additional guidance
when using Spectra Certified Media with MLM support.
Figure 324 Properly barcode label all cartridges (LTO cartridge shown).
CAUTION: Do not place
labels on any surface of the
cartridge except the front!
Barcode label
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Labeling Cartridges
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