HP Command View for Tape Libraries Software User Manual
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Table 29 Information available from the LTO Tape Properties window Usage tab (continued)
Description
Item
An estimate of the percentage of remaining read/write
life of the cartridge. Based on the amount of tape pulled
over drive heads compared with HP recommended tape
life (normally expressed in terms of full volume
equivalents,which is the volume of data needed to
completely fill a tape). When this figure reaches 0%,
the cartridge should be retired.
The time at which the last sample was taken.
Last Sample Time
10. Click the Last Used Drive tab to view the following information about the selected tape.
Table 30 Information available from the LTO Tape Properties window Last Used Drive tab
Description
Item
Identity
The external barcode on the tape cartridge. Click on
the barcode itself to access the LTO Tape Properties
window for the specific tape. See
Barcode
The serial number that uniquely identifies the tape
cartridge. Defined by the tape manufacturer.
Serial number
The type of drive last used, including generation and
interface type.
Drive Type
For tapes in libraries, this column displays the serial
number of that library. For tapes being used by
Library Serial Number
standalone drives, this column shows the hostname of
the server to which the drive is attached. Such hostname
entries are highlighted with an asterisk (*).
The version of drive firmware the drive is currently
operating with.
Firmware Revision
94
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