Tandberg Data SDLT220, Product Manual

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APPENDIX A: SDLT I Tape Cartridge
4.
Finally, check for proper operation of the tape cartridge’s write-protect switch
(
Figure A-3 ). This sliding switch, located on the end of the tape cartridge used
for the tape label, should snap smartly back and forth, and the orange tab
should be visible when the tape cartridge is set to provide write protection
(data on the tape cannot be written over).
A.3 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch
Each tape cartridge has a write-protect switch that can be used to prevent
accidental erasure of data. Before inserting the tape cartridge into the tape drive,
position the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge (
Figure A-3 ):
Figure A-3.
Write-Protect Switch on Tape Cartridge
•
Move the write-protect switch to the left to enable write protection (existing
data on the tape cannot be overwritten, nor can additional data be appended to
the media).
•
When the write-protect switch is moved to the left, a small orange rectangle is
visible. This indicates that data cannot be written to the tape.
•
Move the write-protect switch to the right to disable write protection (existing
data on the tape can be overwritten, and additional data can be appended to the
media unless the cartridge is write-protected via firmware). When write-
protect is disabled, no orange rectangle is visible.
Orange Indicator
Write-Protect
Switch
Disable
Write-Protection
Write-Protection
Enable