You can order tape cartridges with the labels included, or you can order custom
labels. The labels have a peel-and-stick backing. The bar code must meet
predefined specifications. The recommended specifications include (but are not
limited to):
v Eight uppercase alphanumeric characters, where the last two characters must be
JA, JB, JC, JJ, JK, JW, JX, JY, or JR
v Label and printing to be non-glossy
v Nominal narrow line or space width of 0.500 mm (0.019 in.)
v Wide to narrow ratio of 2.75:1
v Minimum bar length of 7.0 mm (0.27 in.)
To determine the complete specifications of the bar code and the bar code label,
visit the web at http://www.storage.ibm.com/media/tapecartridges/index.html.
Under Enterprise storage media, select 3592 tape cartridges. Under Learn more,
select Barcode Label Specification for use with 3592 Tape Media. Under
Content, select the PDF file to view the Label Specification for IBM 3592 Cartridges
when used in IBM Libraries. You can also contact your IBM sales representative for
this specification.
When attaching a bar code label to a tape cartridge, place the label only in the
recessed bar code label area (see Figure 54 on page 185). A label that extends
outside of the recessed area can cause loading problems in the drive or the library.
Attention: Do not place any type of mark on the white space at either end of the
bar code. A mark in this area may prevent the TS3500 Tape Library from reading
the label.
By using the Tape Library Specialist web interface, you can configure the library so
that it reports to the server all eight characters of the VOLSER on the bar code
label or only the first six characters. To configure a six-character VOLSER, refer to
the section about enabling or disabling the reporting of a six-character VOLSER in
the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library with ALMS Operator Guide.
Note: If you suspect that the library is having problems reading the bar code
labels, you can slow the scanner speed as part of problem determination. You can
slow the scanner speed rather than replace all labels, or you could slow the
scanner speed while you wait for an opportunity to relabel the media. Depending
on the severity of the problem, the error recovery procedure for poor labels may
greatly exceed the time lost by slowing the scanner. If you have cartridge bar code
labels that meet the LTO bar code label specification, there is no need to slow the
scanner speed.For information about slowing the scanner speed, see the section
about adjusting the scanner speed in the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library
with ALMS Operator Guide.
To order bar code labels, see “Ordering 3592 bar code labels” on page 198.
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