Why not update the library with autolabel=yes. Then the tapes are labeled on
first use and you don't need to worry about free drives. Just check them in
with checkl=b.

Joerg Pohlmann

-----Original Message-----
From: ADSM: Dist Stor Manager [mailto:ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU] On Behalf Of
Richard Sims
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:30
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: [ADSM-L] Internally pre-labeled tapes?

Experience shows that vendors can't be depended upon to fully and accurately
internally label magnetic media.
It is best to do it yourself, and be assured of having reliable labels - and
no ugly surprises that disrupt schedules.

   Richard Sims

On Nov 15, 2011, at 1:08 PM, Shawn Drew wrote:

> We normally purchase pre-labeled LTO4 tapes, but I'm wondering if
> anyone knows if there are vendors that sell prelabeled tapes that are
> also internally labeled with a TSM-compatible label.
> It just feels that the scratch tape label process is getting slower
> and the amount of free-tape-drive-time is getting less and less.