Removable cartridge identification system

摘要

The present disclosure provides a removable data cartridge with electronic identification. The removable data cartridge includes an enclosure, an electronic storage medium, a machine-readable identifier, and an electrical interface. The electronic storage medium is attached to the enclosure. The electronic storage medium stores an electronic identifier that correlates to the machine-readable identifier. The electrical interface is configured to pass the electronic identifier. The electronic storage medium is electrically coupled with the electrical interface. The electronic storage medium is configured to receive power with the electrical interface. The electronic identifier is field programmable to allow changes corresponding to a new machine-readable identifier.