Labeling Tape Cartridges; Figure 3.3 Ultrium Tape Cartridge And Proper Barcode Label Placement - Fujitsu P3AM-5382-03ENZ0 Installing, Starting Up And Maintaining

Chapter 3 Operating the LTO Library
3.2 Tape Cartridges
3.2.3

Labeling Tape Cartridges

Attaching a barcode label to each tape cartridge enables the library and application software to identify the
cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up inventory time. Make it a practice to use barcode labels on your tape
cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track of the following information via the associated barcode:
Date of format or initialization
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Tape's media pool
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Data residing on the tape
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• Age of the backup
• Errors encountered while using the tape (to determine if the tape is faulty)
The misuse and misunderstanding of barcode technology can result in backup and restore failures. To ensure
that your barcodes meet manufactures quality standards, always purchase them from an approved supplier
and never print barcode labels yourself.
Ultrium tape cartridges have a recessed area located on the front of the cartridge next to the write-protect
switch. Use this area for attaching the adhesive-backed barcode label. Only apply labels as designated in
Figure 3.3.

Figure 3.3 Ultrium tape cartridge and proper barcode label placement

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You may order tape cartridges, barcode labels, and other accessories via your Fujitsu sales representative. It is
recommended to order accessories classified by Fujitsu as "Preferred Quality" exclusively. Only such tape cartridges
have the full support by Fujitsu.
• The barcode label should only be applied as shown in
labels can cause the cartridge to jam in a tape drive.
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Figure 3.3. Never apply multiple labels onto a cartridge, as extra
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