Configuring Media Barcode Compatibility Checking - Spectra Stack Tape Library User Manual

CHAPTER 3 - CONFIGURING THE LIBRARY
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The barcode media identifier is the last two characters of the barcode. The library uses
the media identifier to verify the media is compatible with the tape drives installed. If
the last two characters of the barcode do not match to any known identifier, then
barcode is non-standard, and the barcode compatibility check is not possible.
When Barcode Media ID Restriction is enabled, the library fails a move of an
incompatible tape cartridge into a tape drive. It is enabled by default. For example, an
LTO-8 labeled cartridge is not allowed to move into an LTO-6 tape drive. Unknown
media is treated as compatible by the library.
When Barcode Media ID Restriction is disabled, the library does not check the
compatibility of a tape cartridge with the tape drives before moving it. If the cartridge
is incompatible with the tape drive, the drive generates an error.
Note: It is strongly recommended that all cartridges have barcode labels with the correct
media identifier, and that the Barcode Media ID Restriction is enabled.
On the Configuration > System > Media Barcode Compatibility Check screen, select or
clear the Barcode Media ID Restriction and click Submit.
Figure 20 The Media Barcode Compatibility Check screen.
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