actiLib Autoloader 1U
– User and Service Guide
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Figure 30 Ultrium tape cartridge and proper bar code label placement
IMPORTANT
The bar code label should only be applied as shown in
Figure 28 with the alphanumeric portion facing the hub
side of the tape cartridge. Never apply multiple labels
onto a cartridge, as extra labels can cause the cartridge
to jam in a tape drive.
7.4.4 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 loader, 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
Slide the switch to the left to allow the loader to write data to the cartridge (see
).
Figure 31 Write protecting the Ultrium data cartridge
Number Description
1
Write-enabled
2
Write-protected