HP EML E-series Tape Libraries User Manual
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HP recommends that you use them on your tape cartridges. Your host software can use barcode
labels to track the following information:
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Date of format or initialization
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Media pool of tape
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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 (to determine if the tape is faulty)
CAUTION:
Handle tape cartridges with care. Do not drop or mishandle them, or place them
near sources of electromagnetic interference. Rough handling can damage the tape cartridge
making it unusable and potentially hazardous to the tape drives.
CAUTION:
The misuse of barcode technology can result in backup and restore failures. To ensure
that your barcodes meet HP's quality standards, always purchase them from an approved supplier
and never print barcode labels yourself. For more information, see the order form provided with
the library, as well as the Barcode Label Requirements, Compatibility and Usage white paper
available from
NOTE:
For information on ordering tape cartridges and barcode labels, see
cartridges and barcode label packs” (page 102)
Ultrium tape cartridges have a recessed area located on the face of the tape cartridge next to the
write-protect switch. Use this area for attaching the adhesive-backed barcode label. Only apply
labels onto the tape cartridge in this designated area. For successful operation of your tape library,
place the barcode label entirely within the recessed area, making sure that no part of the label
extends outside.
Figure 26 Proper barcode label placement
Position the barcode label as shown in the following figure, with the alphanumeric portion facing
the hub side of the tape cartridge (LTO2) or numeric portion away from the hub (LTO3 and later).
Never apply multiple labels onto a tape cartridge, because extra labels can cause the tape cartridge
to jam inside a tape drive.
Always use the proper barcode labels for your tape drive technology. An L2 (Ultrium 460), L3
(Ultrium 960), L4 (Ultrium 1840), or L5 (Ultrium 3280), L6 (Ultrium 6650) identifier is located at
the end of the 8-character Ultrium barcode labels on data cartridges. The universal LTO cleaning
cartridges have a CLN and L1 identifier on the label.
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