Dell PowerVault 132T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) - Manual (Page 50)

Configure Barcode Scanner
Scanner enables or disables the barcode scanner. The barcode scanner will read and report the information that it scans and will display this information on
the Operator Panel. The library will report the barcode information to the host according to the mode it is configured for and will display alert messages on the
Operator Panel LCD if the scanned barcode does not match the barcode length and media identifier requirements of the mode.
Path:
Restore Default Library Settings
Default Library allows you to reset your library to the default settings. For more information on the default values, see Configuring your Library .
Path:
Selection Description/Result
Step 1 From the Setup menu, highlight
and press .
Configures the barcode scanner.
Step 2 Press and to enable/disable
the barcode scanner.
Available options are:
l on: all media will be scanned for
barcodes. Unlabeled or unreadable
labeled media will generate a user
message
l off: disabled
Step 3 Press to move to next field.
Step 4 Press and to select the
scanner mode.
Available options are:
l Default: The scanner will expect to
read and will report to the host six
characters. Optional one or two
character media identifiers can be
present but will not be reported. If you
plan to use backup software to
manage media based on the media
identifier, this setting will need to be
changed either to Media ID or
Extended.
l Media ID: The scanner will expect to
read and will report to the host seven
or eight characters (six plus the media
identifier).
l Extended: The scanner will read and
report to the host between five and
sixteen characters.
Step 5 Press to highlight Run ( ) and
then press .
Your barcode scanner is configured and
ready for use.
Step 6 A confirmation screen displays. Press
to dismiss.
Selection Description/Result