HP StorageWorks Enterprise Modular Library E-Series User Guide (AH876-96001, September 2007)

CAUTION:

The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can result in backup and restore failures.

To ensure that your b ar codes meet HP’s quality standards, always purchase them from an approved

supplierandneverprintbarcodelabelsyourself. Formoreinformation,seetheorderformprovided

with the library, as well as the

Bar Code Label Requirements, Compatibility and Usage

white paper

available from h

ttp://www.hp.com/support .

NOTE:

For information on ordering tape cartridges and bar code labels, see Appendix C.

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 bar code label. On ly apply labels

onto the tape cartridge in this designated area. For successful operation of your tape library, place the

bar code label entirely within the recessed area, m aking sure that no part of the label extends outside.

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Figure 24 Proper bar code label placement

Orient the bar code 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 LTO4) . Never

apply multiple labels onto a tape cartridge, because extra labels can cause the tape cartridge to jam

inside a t

ape drive.

Always use the proper bar code labels for your tape d rive technology. An L2 (Ultrium 460), L3 (Ultrium

960), or L4 (Ultrium 1840) identiﬁer is located at the end of the 8-character H P Ultrium bar code labels

on data ca rtridges. The universal LTO cleaning cartridges have a C LN and L1 identiﬁer o n the label.

Using the library