Labeling tape cartridges, Figure 61 – HP MSL6000 Series 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:
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Date of format or initialization
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Tape’s media pool
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Data residing on the tape
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Age of the backup
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Errors encountered while using the tape (to determine if the tape is faulty)
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Mail Slot Holder
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Tape Cartridge
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