# Performing Media Labeling Manually in Stand-Alone Drives

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

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > Storage > Tape.

   The Tape page appears.

2. Click the tape storage for which you want to perform media labeling.

3. Click the Media tab.

4. In the Media List table select Unidentified Media.

5. Select the media you want to label manually, click the Actions icon, and then select Stamp media.

   The Stamp media dialog box appears.

6. Select a labeling option:

   - Use default labeling scheme: If you did not set a barcode labeling scheme, then the default system generated scheme is used.

   - Enter media identifier: To define your own media identifier, select this option, and then enter the identifier in the box.

7. Click Submit.

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