MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

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106 HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
Media Label Identifiers
Be sure to use the proper bar code labels for your drive technology. Table 9 lists
the identifier that is found at the end of 7- or 8-character SDLT and Ultrium bar
code labels.
Caution: To ensure that your bar codes meet HP’s quality standards, always
purchase them from an approved supplier and never print bar code labels
yourself. For more information, refer to the order form provided with the
library, as well as the Bar Code Label Requirements, Compatibility and Usage
white paper available from
http://www.hp.com/sup port .
Table 9: Media Label Identifiers
Cartridge Type Density Label Identifier
DLT 40/80 GB Either nonexistent, D, C, or E
SDLT 110/220 GB S or S1
SDLT 160/320 GB S or S2
Ultrium 230 100/200 GB L1
Ultrium 460 200/400GB L2