Proper Media Labeling Techniques; Figure 17 Proper Label Placement; Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS80 User Manual

Proper Media Labeling Techniques

Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of labels in the storage box. These
are non-adhesive labels and are designed to slide into the label slot on the front of the cartridge. To
decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper
application of media labels:
Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below).
Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to the tape drive.
Never use adhesive-based labels on your cartridges.
Store extra labels away from the cartridge. Labels clinging to the cartridge because of static or
humidity can be introduced into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear.

Figure 17 Proper Label Placement

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Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement

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