Using Tape Cartridges

Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges

Write-Protecting Tape Cartridges

The use of the write protect switch ensures data safety for files that have been previously written to the tape and prevents any additional files from being written to the tape.

To change the write-protect setting, move the write-protect switch:

•Left to prevent data from being written to the cartridge. The orange indicator on the cartridge can be seen when the write-protect switch is in the “ON” position (see “A” in Figure 2-3).

•Right to allow data to be written to the cartridge. The orange indicator on the cartridge cannot be seen when the write-protect switch is in the “OFF” position (see “B” in Figure 2-3).

With the write-protect switch in either position, data can be read from the cartridge.

Figure 2-3

Write-Protect Button Settings

Write-Protected

Not Write-Protected

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