Operation and Maintenance
Setting the write-protect switch
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Setting the write-protect switch
Travan cartridges feature a write-protect or “lock” switch near the upper left corner of the cartridge.
When the write-protect switch is in the “unlocked” position, the cartridge is ready for normal writing
and reading. When the write-protect switch is in the “locked” position, the drive can read data from
the cartridge, but cannot write to the cartridge. Cartridges are shipped from the factory with the
write-protect switch set to the “unlocked” position.
Recommended tape cartridges
The table below summarizes the types of tape cartridges that can be used with the TapeStor Travan
20GB drive.
Tape format
Capacity*
Read/write
Travan 20/NS20
(TR-5)
(all other tape formats are incompatible)
20 Gbytes
Read only
Travan 8
(TR-4)
(all other tape formats are incompatible)
8 Gbytes
NOTE:
“Capacities based on 2:1 data compression. Uncompressed values are one half as
high. Capacities, backup speeds and transfer rates will vary with file type and system
configuration.
Unlocked
Locked
