Yes, even though the tapes are supposed to be "pre-labled" TSM will put
a ADSM header on the tape. We always checkin new tapes using the "Label
Libvol" command with the checkin=yes parameter. Hope this helps.

Kilchenmann Timo wrote:

Dear all,

We run into the following problem:

Bought 80 additional labeled LTO cartridges through IBM. Inserted the
cartridges into the library. BUT the library/picker is not able the get the
cartridges out of the slots nor the tape drives. Doing the procedure by
hand I found out, that I need to apply allot of force.

I opened a hardware call. IBM guy showed up, updated microcode on library
and drives. The guy told me that the problems with the cartridges are our
business - not his or IBM's. I responded back that both the library and the
cartridges are from IBM! - no good :-(.

Has anyone out there experienced similar problems? How were the problems
solved?

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