Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges; Figure 19 Proper Barcode Label Placement - Qualstar Q24 Installation And Operation Manual

Q24 Tape Library
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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
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Errors encountered while using the tape cartridge (to determine if the tape cartridge is faulty).
NOTE
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 bar code label. Only apply labels as
shown in Figure 19.
NOTE
2.15.4 Write‐protecting tape cartridges
All rewritable data cartridges have a write‐protect switch to prevent accidental erasure or overwriting
of data. Before loading a cartridge into the library, make sure the write‐protect switch on the front of
the cartridge is in the desired position.
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Slide the switch to the right to write‐protect the cartridge. A small padlock symbol is visible
indicating that the cartridge is write‐protected.
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 The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can
result in backup and restore failures. To ensure that your bar
codes meet Qualstar's quality standards, always purchase them
from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels
yourself.
Figure 19 Proper barcode label placement
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The bar code label should only be applied with the alpha‐
numeric portion facing to the left‐ side of the tape (toward the
write protect switch) and within the marked Barcode label area.
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Never apply multiple labels onto a cartridge, as extra labels can
cause the cartridge to jam in a tape drive.
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