Operating instructions

your tape cartridges. Your host software may need to keep track of the following information via the
associated barcode:
 Date of format or initialization
 Tape’s media pool
 Data residing on the tape
 Age of the backup
 Errors encountered while using the tape (to determine if the tape is faulty).
IMPORTANT: The misuse and misunderstanding of bar code technology can result in backup and
restore failures. To ensure that your bar codes meet manufactures quality standards,
always purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels your self.
Ultrium tape cartridges have a recessed area located on the front of the cartridge next to the write-
protect switch. Use this area for attaching the adhesive-backed bar code label. Only apply labels as
designated in Figure 22.
Figure 23 Ultrium tape cartridge and proper bar code label placement
IMPORTANT: The bar code label should only be applied as shown in Figure 23 with the
alphanumeric
portion facing the hub side of the tape cartridge. Never apply multiple labels onto a
cartridge, as extra labels can cause the cartridge to jam in a tape drive.