IBM TS2290 Manual

Also see for TS22 Series: Manual

Bar code labelEdit onlineData cartridges can have bar code labels for identification.A bar code label contains:A volume serial number (VOLSER) that is human-readable.A bar code that the library can read.Note: The LTO Ultrium 9 tape drives do not require bar code labels, but you might choose to use labels for tape cartridge identification purposes.Table 1. Bar code label requirements for Ultrium tapedrives and librariesUltrium Tape Drive/Library Bar Code Label Requirements3573 Required3576 Required3580 Not required3581 Required with optional Bar Code Reader3582 Required3583 Required3584 RequiredWhen read by a library's bar code reader, the bar code identifies the cartridge's VOLSER to the library. The bar code also tells the library whether the cartridge is a datacartridge or cleaning cartridge. In addition, the bar code includes the two-character media-type identifier. See Table 2. Figure 1 shows a sample bar code label for the LTOUltrium Tape Cartridge.Tape cartridges are ordered with the labels included or with custom labels. To order tape cartridges and bar code labels, see Ordering media supplies. The bar code forusage in IBM® tape libraries must meet predefined specifications. They include (but are not limited to):Eight uppercase alphanumeric characters, where the last 2 characters refer to the cartridge generation and WORM capability. See Table 2.Label and printing to be non-glossy.Nominal narrow line or space width of 0.423 mm (0.017 in.)Wide to narrow ratio of 2.75:1.Minimum bar length of 11.1 mm (0.44 in.)Table 2. Cartridges and VOLSERs compatible with the LTO tape drivesCartridges VOLSERUltrium 9 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL9Ultrium 9 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLZUltrium 8 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL8Ultrium 8 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLYLTO M8 Cartridge xxxxxxM8Ultrium 7 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL7Ultrium 7 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLXUltrium 6 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL6Ultrium 6 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLWUltrium 5 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL5Ultrium 5 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLVUltrium 4 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL4Ultrium 4 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLUUltrium 3 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL3Ultrium 3 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLTUltrium 2 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL2Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge (READ ONLY) xxxxxxL1LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge CLNxxxLx*An Ultrium 3 Tape Drive must have a minimum firmware level of 54xx for it to be compatible with the WORM cartridge.To determine the complete specifications of the bar code and the bar code label, visit the web at http://www.ibm.com/ and enter "IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge LabelSpecification" in the search box. Or contact your IBM sales representative.When a bar code label is attached to a tape cartridge, place the label only in the recessed label area (see 5 in LTO media). A label that extends outside of the recessedarea can cause loading problems in the drive.Attention: Do not place any type of mark on the white space at either end of the bar code. A mark in this area might prevent the library from reading the label.Figure 1. Sample bar code label on the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge. The volume serial number (LTO123) and bar code are printed on the label.38 IBM TS22xx - TS2290, TS2280, and TS2270