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actiLib Library 4U
– User and Service Guide
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7.9.4 Write-protecting tape cartridges
All rewritable data cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure or
overwriting of data. Before loading a cartridge into the Library, make sure the write-protect
switch on the front of the cartridge is in the desired position.

Slide the switch to the right to write-protect the cartridge. A small pad-lock is visible
indicating that the cartridge is write-protected (see
Figure 29 ).

Slide the switch to the left to allow the Library to write data to the cartridge (see Figure
29 ).
Figure 29 Write protecting the Ultrium data cartridge
Number Description
1 Write-enabled
2 Write-protected
3 Write-protect switch
4 Barcode label
5 Insertion arrow
Table 5 Write protecting
7.9.5 Backward read compatibility
See compatibility guide of tape drives used.
7.9.6 Barcode reader
The barcode reader provides inventory feedback to the host application and/or LCD screen by
reading the cartridge barcode labels. The Library stores the customized inventory data in
memory.