Tandberg Data LTO-3 HH Write Protecting the Cartridge, Tape Drive Operation, Tandberg Data

Tandberg Data Tape Drive Operation

4.2.1 Write Protecting the Cartridge

The LTO cartridge can be write-protected by operating the write protect switch.

The Tandberg LTO HH tape drive detects that the write-protect switch is set and then not allow any writing on the tape.

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orientation

The Write Protect switch of the LTO cartridge is shown in the non-protected position.

When the cartridge is write protected, the switch is to the right and the area is red.

Figure 4.2 LTO cartridge write protect switch

4.2.2 Loading a Data Cartridge Into a Tandberg LTO HH

The cartridge must be inserted with the label facing up and the tape dust cover towards the LEDs. The drive has Semi-Soft Load: Slide the cartridge slowly into the Drive until it stops then let go. Then the cartridge is detected and a motor-driven load mechanism locks the cartridge automatically in the correct position.

In order not to damage the drive or the cartridge:

•DO NOT use extensive force

•BE SURE to insert the cartridge in correct position

•Be sure to insert the cartridge all the way in until a HARD stop

1.Ensure that the LTO cartridge is correctly oriented with the arrow on the cartridge pointing up and towards the tape drive (see Figure 4.2 for tape orientation).

2.Push the cartridge firmly into the tape drive until the point of hard stop and remove your hand. The tape drive starts loading.

3.In case the drive will not hold the cartridge allow the cartridge to eject and settle completely. Wait for the Activity indicator (see Section 4.1) to turn off. Repeat the sequence from step 1.

Figure 4.3 Cartridge insertion

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