HP StoargeWorks ESL9000 series tape library user guide (April 2003)

Preparing the Library for Operation
50 HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library User Guide
For successful operation of your tape library, place the bar code label entirely
within the recessed area, ensuring that no part of the label is outside of it (see
Figure 17).
Figure 17: Proper Ultrium bar code label placement
Media Label Identifiers
Be sure to use the proper bar code labels for your drive technology. Table 10 lists
the identifier that is found at the end of 7- or 8-character SDLT and Ultrium bar
code labels.
Caution: To ensure that your bar codes meet HP’s quality standards, always
purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels
yourself. For more information, refer to the order form provided with the
library, as well as the Bar Code Label Requirements, Compatibility and Usage
white paper available from
http://www.hp.com/support .
Table 10: Media Label Identifiers
Cartridge Type Density Label Identifier
SDLT 110/220 GB S or S1
SDLT 160/320 GB S or S2
Ultrium 230 100/200 GB L1
Ultrium 460 200/400GB L2