Prepare Cartridges For Use - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T50e User Manual

Chapter 5 — Cartridge Use
Follow these steps to view a partition's inventory.
1. From the toolbar menu, select General > Inventory. The Inventory
2. Select Go to display inventory information for the selected partition.
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Before loading media into the library, allow it to acclimate to the ambient
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environment for 24 hours.
Before loading cartridges into the library, make sure that they are properly
labeled and that the write-protect switch is properly set.
For best performance, use Spectra Logic Certified Media (including MLM
media), which guarantees media compatibility and the media itself over
the media's lifetime. To learn more about the cartridges supported by the
library, see
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screen displays, showing the inventory of the partition that was last
viewed.
Figure 64 The Inventory screen.
If you want to view the inventory information for a partition other than
the one currently displayed, select the desired partition from the
Partition drop-down menu.
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Normal backup operations—the write protect switch is set to the write-
enabled or unlocked position.
Storage or Restore operations—the write-protect switch is typically set
to the write-protect or locked position when the cartridge is removed
from the library.
Tape Drive Specifications on page
Note: To ensure that the library can properly maintain its cartridge
inventory, make sure that all cartridges have unique bar code labels.
For your convenience, MLM media, like all Spectra Logic Certified
Media is available pre-labeled with sequential bar code labels.
Optional custom bar-code sequences can be ordered, if desired.
If your backup software supports automated tape drive
cleaning, store a cleaning cartridges in the library.
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