Initializing a tape volume serial number

Complete this task to ensure that the volume serial number (VOLSER) on a tape cartridge bar code label matches the VOLSER written to the tape.

About this task

Many tape management applications use Standard Label tape processing. To maintain compatibility with this type of processing in the TS3500 tape library, the VOLSER number on the bar code label must match the VOLSER written to the tape.

Complete the following steps to initialize tape cartridges:

Procedure

  1. Attach a bar code label to the recessed label location on each tape cartridge.
  2. Insert the cartridges into the library.
  3. Use your software application to write the bar code VOLSER to the tape (for more information, see the documentation for your software application).