Tape Cartridge Usage
Using the Write-Protect Switch
All tape cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure of data. When you enable write-protection, existing data on the tape cannot be overwritten, nor can additional data be appended to the tape. When you disable write-protection, existing data on the tape can be overwritten, and additional data can be appended.
Note: Before loading a cartridge into your autoloader, make sure that you set the write-protect switch to the desired position.
DLT IV Cartridges
1
2
Figure 49: Write-protect switch, DLT IV
1Write-protected (An orange indicator appears above the switch)
2 Write-enabled
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