Spectra T200 - Prepare the Cartridges for Use

Chapter 7 — Importing and Exporting Cartridges Preparing Cartridges for Use
December 2019 User Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Libraries
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Prepare the Cartridges for Use
Use the following steps to prepare the individual cartridges to be loaded
into the library.
1. If your cartridges are unlabeled, prepare and affix a barcode label to
each cartridge. Position each label in the indented area on the cartridge,
as illustrated in Figure 133. See Barcode Label Specifications on
page 551 for detailed information about barcode labels.
2. Depending on whether you plan to write data to a cartridge or restore
data from a cartridge, make sure the write-protect switch on the
cartridge is set for the desired operation.
Note: Cleaning cartridges do not have a write-protect switch.
Caution
Do not place labels on any surface of the cartridge except the area shown in
Figure 133. An improperly positioned label can become dislodged and damage the
drive.
Important
Before importing cartridges into the library, allow them to acclimate to the ambient
environment for 24 hours.
Important
If you are using Auto Drive Clean, all cleaning cartridges must be identified with
“CLN” at the beginning of the barcode sequence on their labels. This requirement
applies to both standard and custom barcode labels.
Figure 133 Attach barcode labels to cartridges and check write-protect
switch setting (LTO cartridge shown).
If the switch... The cartridge is...
Does not cover the opening Write-enabled. Data can be written to or read
from the tape.
Does cover the opening Write-protected. Data can be read from the tape.
Data cannot be written to or erased from the tape.
Barcode label
Write-protect switch
CAUTION: Do not place
labels on any surface of the
cartridge except the front.