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Note: The drive will automatically eject an expired cleaning cartridge.
The Cleaning Cartridges are valid for 50 uses. LT04 drives cannot be cleaned with
an LT01 cleaning tape. A universal tape or at least LT02 media is needed.
Bar Code Label
A bar code label contains:
v A volume serial number (VOLSER) that is human-readable
v A bar code that the library can read
Note:
The tape drive does not require bar code labels, but you may choose to use
labels for tape cartridge identification purposes.
When 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
data cartridge or cleaning cartridge. In addition, the bar code includes the
two-character media-type identifier Lx, where x equals 1, 2, 3, or 4. L identifies the
cartridge as an LTO cartridge and the number represents the generation of
cartridge for that cartridge type. Figure 6-3 on page 6-5 shows a sample bar code
label for the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge.
Tape cartridges can be ordered with the labels included or with custom labels. The
bar code for usage in LTO tape libraries must meet predefined specifications. They
include (but are not limited to):
v Six or eight (the default) uppercase alphanumeric characters, where the last two
characters must be L4, L3, L2, or L1
v Label and printing to be non-glossy
v Nominal narrow line or space width of 0.423 mm (0.017 in.)
v Wide to narrow ratio of 2.75:1
v Minimum bar length of 11.1 mm (0.44 in.)
Table 6-2. Cartridges and VOLSERs compatible with the Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 4 Tape Drive
Cartridges VOLSER
Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL4
Ultrium 4 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLU
Ultrium 3 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL3
Ultrium 3 WORM Cartridge xxxxxxLT
Ultrium 2 Data Cartridge xxxxxxL2
Ultrium 1 Data Cartridge (READ ONLY) xxxxxxL1
LTO 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.
When attaching a bar code label to a tape cartridge, place the label only in the
recessed label area (see 4 in Figure 6-1 on page 6-1). A label that extends outside
of the recessed area 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 may prevent the library from reading the label.
6-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide