Set Volume Label Format

All libraries must use the same volume label format.

Caution:

Incorrectly formatted volume serial numbers will block exchange processing, cause superfluous attempts to get data, and result in irreversible, eight-character volser records to appear on the Media – Overview screen. All libraries should use the default format "Trim last 2 characters". If using a non-default format, call service to determine if STA supports the configuration for your library type.

SL8500/SL3000

You do not need to configure anything for these library models.

SL4000

Select the "Trim Last Two Characters" volume label format when configuring the library settings or editing partition settings.

See the "Configure Library Settings" and "Edit a Partition" sections within the SL4000 Library Guide (https://docs.oracle.com/en/storage/tape-storage/sl4000/).

SL500

Set the host label orientation to left6 and the staConfig flag to on. The STA config mode affects only how the SL500 sends the volser format to STA. It does not affect the format used by the SL500 library itself.

Stop all library activity.

Display the orientlabel flag.

SL500> orientlabel print
Host: (left8) Window left-justified with 6 character label
Op Panel: (left8) Window left-justified with 8 character label

Set the host flag to left6.
```
SL500> orientlabel host left6
```

Verify the new settings of the orientlabel flag.

SL500> orientlabel print
Host: (left6) Window left-justified with 6 character label
Op Panel: (left8) Window left-justified with 8 character label

Display the staConfig flag.

SL500> staConfig print
STA mode is disabled

Set the staConfig flag to on.
```
SL500> staConfig on
```

Verify the new settings of the staConfig flag.

SL500> staConfig print
STA mode is enabled

You may need to update the configuration of tape applications and hosts after changing these parameters.

SL150

Select the "Trim Last Two Characters" volume label format when configuring the library settings.

Stop all library activity.
In the browser interface, select Configuration in the navigation tree.
Click Configure to launch the Configuration Wizard
Select the Configure Library Settings check box, and then click Next.
Set the following parameter, and then click Next.
- Library Volume Label Format — Select Trim last two characters (Default)
On the Summary screen, select the Accept all changes check box, and then click Apply.
Select the Set the Library back Online after applying the changes check box, and then click OK.
When you see All configuration changes have been applied successfully, click Close.
You may need to update the configuration of tape applications and hosts after changing these parameters.