HP Interface Manager and Command View for Tape Libraries 3.7 User Guide

Figure 14 Sample Time Range is More than Two Years
Searching for a specific tape
To search for a specific tape:
1. Select Actions→Search to display the Search dialog box.
2. Type or select the appropriate search criteria. For example, type the appropriate information
in the Tape Serial Number or Barcode field.
Use more than one of the criteria to further narrow the search. For example, select the
appropriate library from the Choose Library field, select Cartridge type and Media vendor
field to display specified tapes.
3. Click OK.
Viewing information about the Cleaning Tapes
Information about cleaning tapes is compiled and reported by TapeAssure. To access the cleaning
tapes information or to change the status of a cleaning tape, in the Navigation panel, under
Cleaning Tapes, select Life.
The Life screen lists all cleaning tapes, and the following information:
• Tape Status—Indicates whether the tape is Available or Retired.
• Barcode—The external barcode on the cleaning tape cartridge.
• Tape Serial Number—The serial number that uniquely identifies the cleaning tape cartridge.
Defined by the tape manufacturer.
• Library SN—The HP serial number that uniquely identifies the library.
• Drive SN—The serial number that uniquely identifies the drive in which the cleaning tape is
currently located.
• Last Used—The time at which the cleaning tape was last used.
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