Quantum DLTtape SDLT 220, User Manual

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SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual APPENDIX A: Super DLTtape I Data Cartridge
81-85002-01 March 2004 A-7
9. Examine the visible tape leader for excessive debris, oily or sticky residue,
condensed droplets of moisture, or any other signs of contamination.
N
OTE
: For more examples of problem conditions to check for
while you have the door pivot notch open, refer to
Figure B-5, “Data Cartridges with Damage Visible During
Visual Inspection,” on page B-6
.
10.
Finally, check for proper operation of the data cartridge’s write-protect switch
(
Figure A-6 ). This sliding switch, located on the end of the data cartridge used
for the tape label, should snap smartly back and forth, and the orange tab
should be visible when the data cartridge is set to provide write protection
(data on the tape cannot be written over).
A.4 Data Cartridge Write-protect Switch
Each data cartridge has a write-protect switch that can be used to prevent
accidental erasure of data. Before inserting the data cartridge into the tape drive,
position the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge (
Figure A-6 ).
Figure A-6. Write-protect Switch on Data Cartridge
Orange Indicator
Write-Protect
Switch
Disable
Write-Protection
Write-Protection
Enable