Sun Microsystems SL8500 manual Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only

Setting the Write Protect Switch

Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to Read-Only

You can set the T9940 write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing can be written on the tape). Slide the switch (FIGURE 5-12) to the write protect position. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and can not write data.

Setting the T9940 Write Protect Switch to

Read/Write

You can set the T9940 write protect switch so that the cartridge is write-enabled. Slide the switch (FIGURE 5-12) to the write enabled position. 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 5-12Setting the T9940 Cartridge Write Protect Switch

1. Write enable position

2. Write protect position

3. Write protect switch

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