If the automatic labeling scheme is not established, you can use the stamp media operation to pre-label stand-alone tapes, so that it can be introduced as a spare at any time. If barcode labeling scheme is not defined, a default system generated OML for the media using the media creation date and time. For example, StdAln_Wed Nov 10 2024 19:52:38_3.
We recommend that you affix an external label on the media, with the same unique identifier. This will help you to properly manage the media associated with stand-alone drives.
Media that are not stamped (either automatically or manually) will be displayed as Unidentified Media. Data write operations will use the media, but will create a default system generated OML for the media using the media creation date and time. For example, StdAln_Wed Nov 10 2024 19:52:38_3.
Media from another CommCell will also be displayed as Unidentified Media. Such media will be overwritten only when the Overwrite Media - When it is from a different CommCell option is enabled for the associated tape storage.
Procedure
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From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > Storage > Tape.
The Tape page appears.
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Click the tape storage for which you want to perform media labeling.
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Click the Media tab.
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In the Media List table select Unidentified Media.
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Select the media you want to label manually, click the Actions icon, and then select Stamp media.
The Stamp media dialog box appears.
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Select a labeling option:
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Use default labeling scheme: If you did not set a barcode labeling scheme, then the default system generated scheme is used.
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Enter media identifier: To define your own media identifier, select this option, and then enter the identifier in the box.
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Click Submit.