Spectra Stack Tape Library User Manual page 44

CHAPTER 1 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
A proper barcode label includes the media identifier in the last two characters of the
barcode. The library will not load an incompatible cartridge, based on the barcode
media identifier, into a tape drive. For example, the library will not load a cartridge
labeled as LTO-3 into an LTO-6 tape drive. This saves the time needed to load the
cartridge and have the tape drive reject it.
Though not recommended, disabling barcode checking in the Configuration > Ignore
Barcode Media ID screen allows all media moves regardless of the barcode media
identifier.
Your host software may need to keep track of the following information via the
associated barcode:
• Date of format or initialization
• Tape's media pool
• Data residing on the tape
• Age of the backup
• Errors encountered while using the tape (to determine if the tape is faulty)
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
LTO tape cartridges have a recessed area located on the face of the cartridge next to
the write-protect switch. Use this area for attaching the adhesive-backed barcode
label. Only apply labels as shown:
JANUARY 2023
The tape library does not support unlabeled media. Make sure every cartridge
has a barcode label in place.
All barcode labels must be checksummed or non-checksummed. You cannot
mix the two types in the library.
Misusing and misunderstanding barcode technology can result in backup and
restore failures. Use only high quality labels. Self-printed labels are not
recommended as they are often a source of barcode reading issues.
The barcode label should only be applied as shown, with the alphanumeric
portion facing the hub side of the tape cartridge. Never apply multiple labels
onto a cartridge because extra labels can cause the cartridge to jam in a tape
drive.
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