Chapter 1: DescriptionCartridge MagazinesQuantum Scalar i6000 User’s Guide 29Each cartridge has an operator-attached, machine-readable barcodelabel on it for identification purposes. The library can dynamicallysupport barcode labels with 1 to 14 characters plus a one-character ortwo-character media identifier, depending on drive type. The librarycurrently supports Code 39 (3 of 9) type barcode labels. For moreinformation about tape cartridges, see Tape Drives and Media onpage 33. For additional specification information, see Barcode LabelRequirements on page 693. For details about the use of drives andcartridges, see Mixed Media Support and Rules on page 35.Note: Media must contain valid barcode labels. The library will notsupport tapes without valid barcode labels.Note: A 14-character barcode label length may not be printableaccording to the Code 39 label specifications for the tapecartridge area to which the label is attached. The effective tapecartridge barcode label length, including any media ID, may belimited to a maximum of 12 characters.Cartridge MagazinesThe cartridge magazine is a storage assembly that installs on the driveside or door side of the control module or expansion module, as shownin Figure 18. It contains the cartridge slots and provides flexibility whenadding storage cartridges to a module.
