Plasmon V15 - Manual (Page 122)

Plasmon V 15 AIT Tape Library User Manual
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Volume Identifier Formats
• The volume identifier only uses ASCII characters A through Z (41h-5Ah), 0 through 9 (30h-
39h), and the combinations of “CLN” and “DG{space} ” as described below.
• The prefix “CLNvnnL1”is reserved for cleaning cartridges. The “v” field is an alphanumeric
field to identify a drive unique cleaning cartridge. The “nn” alphanumeric field is used to
track individual cleaning cartridge activity. (for example, usage and life). When the drive
requires cleaning it will request loading of the unique type cleaner cartridge.
• Diagnostic/Service cartridges use the prefix “DG{space}vnnL1”. The “v” field is an
alphanumeric field to identify a drive unique diagnostic cartridge if required. The “nn”
alphanumeric field identifies a specific diagnostic cartridge volume.
• The volume identifier field consists of six left justified alphanumeric characters as specified
in SCSI-3 Medium Changer Commands (SMC) ANSI NCITS 314-199X.
• The media identifier characters “Lg”are controlled characters. The “L” designates the LTO
type of cartridge. The next character “g” (alphanumeric) designates the generation of the
LTO cartridge.