Bar code rules in mixed media libraries

If you have bar code support for a robotic library that uses different types of drives, you can create a bar code rule so that Backup Exec can identify which media type to use in a drive. When Backup Exec reads the bar code rule, it locates the type of media that corresponds to the prefix or suffix and then mounts the media into a drive that accepts that type of media.

After setting up bar code rules, you must set up the following items in order for the bar code rules to work:

To create bar code rules in a mixed media library

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

  2. In the Properties pane, under Settings, click Bar Code Rules.

  3. Click New.

  4. Select the appropriate options as follows:

    Select a media type

    Select the media for which you want to add a bar code rule.

    Vendor

    (Optional) Type the name of this library's manufacturer. You can find the name of the library manufacturer on the library's property page. This field is not case-sensitive.

    By typing a vendor name here, you restrict the bar code rule to that vendor's libraries. If you are creating a general bar code rule that applies to libraries from different vendors, leave this field blank.

    Bar code prefix

    Type a code to be placed before the bar code that represents a media type. The code can be up to 16 characters, and any combination of letters and numbers. This field is not case-sensitive.

    Bar code suffix

    Type a code to be placed after the bar code that represents a media type. The code can be up to 16 characters, and any combination of letters and numbers. This field is not case-sensitive.

  5. Click OK to save the bar code rule for the media.

  6. Verify that bar code rules are enabled for the robotic library. The bar code rules do not go into effect until you enable them for the robotic library.

To change a bar code rule

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

  2. In the Properties pane, under Settings, click Bar Code Rules.

  3. Click Edit, and then change the options as needed.

  4. Click OK to save the changes, and then click OK to exit.

To delete a bar code rule

  1. On the Tools menu, click Options.

  2. In the Properties Pane, under Settings, click Bar Code Rules.

  3. Select a bar code rule to delete, and then click Delete.

  4. Click Yes to verify that you want to delete the rule, and then click OK.

More Information

Viewing and specifying types of media for a device

Viewing robotic library configuration properties