Cartridge Information | Setting the Write-Protect Switch |
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
You can set the write-protect switch so the cartridge is write enabled. To write-enable the tapes, slide the switch to reveal the open lock symbol . In this position, the tape drive can write as will as read data. This setting is recommended when inserting cartridges into the tape library.
You can set the write-protect switch so that the cartridge is read only. Slide the switch to reveal the symbol of a closed lock. In this position, the tape drive can only read data from the tape but cannot write data to it.
Figure 4-4. Write-Protect Switch
1.Write-protect switch (Data cartridge has red switch. Cleaning cartridge has gray switch.)
2.Write-enabled
3.Write-protected
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