Writing a Label

Use the write label function to label a media volume contained in a drive. This function adds a label to a media volume that has been assigned to a media pool. This allows you to label a media volume manually as opposed to having the device control function automatically label the media volume.

Note. Relabelling an already used tape will make the data recorded on the tape inaccessible for future use.

Requirement for writing a media volume label:

• The device status must be up.

To Write a Label, do one of the following:

• Right-click the required device name or icon to display a context menu. Select Write Tape Label.

• Select the device to which you want to write the volume label and do one of the following:

  • From the menu bar, select Device > Write Label.

  • On the task panel, click Write Label.

The device is acquired, and Writing Label appears in the status field.

After the label has been written, the volume serial number, as stored on the media volume label is displayed under the VOLSER column heading. The device is released after the write label function is completed.

Related Topics:

• Labeling Tape Library Media