Spectra Logic 2K - Manual (Page 65)

Chapter 7. Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Repairs
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Purchasing Bar Code Labels
You can purchase bar code labels from Spectra Logic.
• You can purchase bar code labels within the range of 000000-0000179 directly from
Spectra Logic. Use part number 92844100 to place your order.
• Pre-bar-coded Certified AIT Media is available directly from Spectra Logic. All bar
code numbers on Certified AIT Media are unique and sequenced.
Bar Code Type Use only bar codes with Standard 3-in-9 encoding (Standard 39 Code).
Number of Characters Use labels with nine or fewer characters (including zeros, but not
including the Checksum character, if used). For optimal performance, always use labels
with the same number of characters. The library firmware adapts to a standard number
of characters during power up and retries any label with fewer characters.
Checksums Bar code labels are available with or without a checksum character. The
Spectra 2K library only supports bar code labels with a checksum character.
Installation Install all bar code labels parallel to the edge of the cartridge.
Vendors While many vendors are available for standard 8 mm bar code labels, AIT labels
are slightly smaller, so caution should be exercised when acquiring labels. Use only bar
code labels that are specifically designed for AIT tape cartridges.