Operating instructions

Internal Components 2-13
September 2007
Tape Cartridges
A tape cartridge is identified by an attached operator and
machine readable barcode label. This label, depending on
the operating mode, has a minimum of 5 and a maximum of
16 barcode characters.
The Scalar 10K operates in one of three modes:
• Default Mode - six characters
•Mixed Media Mode - six characters, plus a media
identifier
• Extended Mode - 5 to 16 characters, may include media
identifiers and checksum values
The barcode is composed of uppercase A to Z characters and
numeric 0 to 9 characters. The Scalar 10K currently supports
Code 39 type labels.
In Mixed Mode, the seventh or eighth characters on the label
identify the cartridge type. The additional characters (listed
below) are added to the end of the standard barcode label:
• C = DLT CompacTape III
• D = DLT CompacTape IV
•S= SDLT CompacTapeIVXT
(The C, D, or S characters are included on the same label
in addition to the six character barcode.)
• E = 3590E
• J = 3590
• JA, JJ, JR, or JW = 3592-J1A/TS1120
• JB, JX = TS1120
• L1 = LTO-1
• L2 = LTO-2
• L3, LT = LTO-3
• L4 = LTO-4
The 8 mm media barcode labels do not support a media
identifier at this time. However, the Scalar 10K designates the
character A as a media identifier for reporting purposes.
Cartridges can be inserted incorrectly (upside down) in a
storage location or in the I/E station. The barcode reader
reads the barcode label correctly and the gripper operates
normally, but the system fails when the gripper attempts to
put the cartridge into a drive.
For additional information on barcode labels, refer to Barcode
Labels on page 6-12.
Caution