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Using Tapes
Chapter 2
Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges
Each cartridge has a sliding write-protect switch. Using the write-protect switch
ensures data safety for files that have been previously written to tape,
preventing additional files from being written to that tape.
To change the write-protect setting, slide the red tab on the base of the
cartridge (
Figure 32
):
■
Right
to prevent data from being written to the cartridge. The red tab on
the cartridge displays a padlock when the write-protect switch is in the
“ON” position.
■
Left
to allow data to be written to the cartridge (unless the tape is write-
protected electronically through your backup software). The padlock on
the red tab cannot be seen and the hole is exposed when the write-protect
switch is in the “OFF” position.
With the write-protect switch in either position, data can be read from the
cartridge.
Figure 32
Ultrium Write-Protect Switch Settings
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