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Bar Code Labels
A bar code label contains:
v A volume serial number (VOLSER) that is human-readable
v A bar code that the library can read
Note: The tape drive does not require bar code labels, but you may choose to use
Table 4-2. Bar code label requirements for Ultrium tape drives and libraries
Ultrium Tape Drive/Library
When read by a library's bar code reader, the bar code identifies the cartridge's
VOLSER to the library. The bar code also tells the library whether the cartridge is a
data cartridge, WORM cartridge or cleaning cartridge. In addition, the bar code
includes the two-character media-type identifier Lx, where x equals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, T,
U or V. "Bar Code Labels" shows a sample bar code label for the LTO Ultrium
Tape Cartridge.
Table 4-3. Cartridges and VOLSERs
Cartridges
Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge
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
IBM 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.
Tape cartridges can be ordered with the labels included or with custom labels. To
order tape cartridges and bar code labels, see "Media Supplies" on page C-5. The
bar code for usage in IBM tape libraries must meet predefined specifications. They
include (but are not limited to):
v Eight uppercase alphanumeric characters, where the last two characters must be
v Label and printing to be non-glossy
labels for tape cartridge identification purposes.
3573
3576
3580
3581
3582
3583
3584
L5, L4, L3, L2, L1, LT, LU or LV
Bar Code Label Requirements
Not required
Recommended
Not required
Required with optional Bar Code Reader
Required
Required
Required
VOLSER
xxxxxxL5
xxxxxxLV
xxxxxxL4
xxxxxxLU
xxxxxxL3
xxxxxxLT
xxxxxxL2
xxxxxxL1
CLNxxxLx
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media
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