Spectra T200 - Labeling Cartridges; Using Cartridges

Appendix A — Best Practices Using Cartridges
December 2019 User Guide—Spectra T200, T380, and T680 Libraries
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USING CARTRIDGES
Note: See MLM Best Practices on page 507 for additional guidance
when using Spectra Certified Media with MLM support.
The following sections describe best practices for using cartridges and for
managing your media inventory. All library user groups have privileges
that allow them to use the library’s user interface to perform the cartridge
handling and media management operations described in this appendix.
Because handling cartridges requires physical interaction with the library,
much of the information in this appendix is not applicable when you are
accessing the library using the BlueScale web interface.
Labeling Cartridges
If you are not using pre-labeled Spectra Certified Media (both data and
cleaning cartridges), be sure to label all cartridges with the appropriate
barcode labels. Position each label in the indented area on the cartridge, as
illustrated in Figure 317. See Barcode Label Specifications on page 551 for
detailed information about preparing and using barcode labels.
Caution
Do not place labels on any surface of the cartridge except the area shown in
Figure 317. A loose label can become dislodged and damage the drive.
Figure 317 Properly barcode label all cartridges (LTO cartridge shown).
Barcode label
CAUTION: Do not place
labels on any surface of the
cartridge except the front!