Labeling tape cartridges, Figure 61 – HP StorageWorks MSL6000 Tape Library User Manual

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NOTE:

Mail slots must be enabled (firmware default) using the Mail Slot Mode option from the

Edit Library Options menu. See

for more information.

NOTE:

Disabling a mail slot allows it to be used for an additional data slot, but this may be

incompatible with some host software applications.

Figure 61

Left-hand magazine mail slot (two-drive model shown)

Labeling Tape Cartridges

Attaching a bar code label to each tape cartridge enables the library and application software to

identify the cartridge quickly, thereby speeding up inventory time. 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

•

Tape’s media pool

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Data residing on the tape

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Age of the backup

•

Errors encountered while using the tape (to determine if the tape is faulty)

Mail Slot Holder

Tape Cartridge