Spectra T50e - Prepare the Cartridges for Use

Chapter 7—Using Cartridges in the Library Preparing Cartridges for Use
August 2017 User Guide—Spectra T50e Library
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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125.SeeBarcodeLabelSpecificationsforHalf‐
InchMediaonpage505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 125. A label can become dislodged and damage the drive.
Important
Before importing cartridges into the library, allow them to acclimate to the ambient
temperature and humidity for 24 hours.
Important
When used in a cleaning partition, 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 125 Attach barcode labels to cartridges and check write-protect
switch setting.
Barcode label
Write-protect switch
CAUTION: Do not place
labels on any surface of the
cartridge except the front.
If the switch... The cartridge is...
Doesnotcovertheopening Write‐enabled.Datacanbewrittento,readfrom,orerasedfromthe
tape.
Coverstheopening Write‐protected.Datacanbereadfromthetape.Datacannotbe
writtentoorerasedfromthetape.