Sun Microsystems SL8500 manual Setting the Write Protect Switch

Setting the Write Protect Switch

Setting the Write Protect Switch

The following sections provide information about setting the write protect switch on the cartridges. The switch location and design varies slightly between cartridge types.

Setting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only

You can set the T9840 write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing can be written on the tape). Slide the switch (FIGURE 5-11 on page 94) to the front of the cartridge. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and cannot write data.

Setting the T9840 Write Protect Switch to

Read/Write

You can set the T9840 write protect switch so that the cartridge is write-enabled. Slide the switch (FIGURE 5-11) to the rear of the cartridge. In this position, the drive can write as well as read data. This setting is recommended when you enter cartridges into the library.

Note – Some software has a feature called virtual thumb wheel, allowing read-only access to a cartridge that is not physically write-protected.

FIGURE 5-11Setting the T9840 Cartridge Write Protect Switch

1. Write enable position

2. Write protect position

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