Sun Microsystems SL8500 manual Setting the T10000 Write Protect Switch to Read/Write

Setting the Write Protect Switch

Setting the T10000 Write Protect Switch to

Read/Write

You can set the T10000 write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing can be written on the tape). Slide the switch (FIGURE 5-13) to the write protect position. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and can not write data.

FIGURE 5-13Setting the T10000 Cartridge Write Protect Switch

1.Write protect switch (The arrow indicates the direction in which you move the switch to write protect the cartridge.)

1

L205 058

Setting the LTO Ultrium Write Protect Switch to Read-Only

You can set the LTO Ultrium write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing can be written on the tape). Slide the switch (FIGURE 5-14) so that the “closed lock” is revealed. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and can not write data to it.

Setting the LTO Ultrium Write Protect Switch to Read/Write

You can set the LTO Ultrium write protect switch so that the cartridge is write-enabled. Slide the switch (FIGURE 5-14) so that the “open lock” is revealed. In this position, the drive can write as well as read data. This setting is recommended when you enter cartridges into the library.

96 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007 Revision K • 96154