HP Surestore 6.140 Tape Library - Manual (Page 211)

Drives and Media
Quantum DLT Drives & Media
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Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels
Make it a practice to use bar code labels on your tape cartridges. Your
host software may need to keep track of the following information and
the associated bar code:
• Date of format or initialization
• Cartridge owner (such as a group or department)
• Storage purpose
TIP If the host software does not keep track of this information, create a
method for doing so.
DLT cartridges have a front slide slot located on the face of the cartridge
next to the write-protect switch. Use this slot for inserting the bar code
label by sliding it into the slot (Figure D-3).
CAUTION Do not apply labels onto the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge as
this may cause damage to the tape drive or interfere with reliable
operation.
Figure D-3 Proper DLT Label Position