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50 Using Special Features in Libraries
application then needs to hold information as to the contents of the tape to
which it can relate the bar code.
Cartridge Memory can be used as a substitute for these barcodes. No human
interaction is needed to fix barcode labels, reducing errors, though cartridges
may still need labels that humanS can read. A cartridge can be identified by
its serial number.
However, because Cartridge Memory has space that can be written by
applications, it can hold details of the contents and nature of the tape. This
obviates the need for this information to be held by the application
HP is working with other industry leaders, both hardware and software, on
an Industry Common Implementation Guide.
For more details of cartridge memory, see “Using Cartridge Memory (LTO-
CM)” on page 47.
More Information
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For more details, see “LTO Cartridge Memory” in Chapter 4, “Cartridges”,
of Background to Ultrium Drives, Volume 6 of the HP Ultrium Technical
Reference Manual.
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The latest version of the specification is incorporated into SCSI SPC-3.
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The access specification can be found at http://www.t10.org/.