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Setting the Write Protect Switch

96 StreamLine™ SL8500 Modular Library System User's Guide • March 2007

Revision K • 96154

Setting the T10000 Write Protect Switch to

Read/Write

You can set the T10000 write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only (nothing

can be written on the tape). Slide the switch (

FIGURE 5-13

) to the write protect

position. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and can not write

data.

Setting the LTO Ultrium Write Protect Switch to

Read-Only

You can set the LTO Ultrium write protect switch so that the cartridge is read-only

(nothing can be written on the tape). Slide the switch (

FIGURE 5-14

) so that the “closed

lock” is revealed. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and can

not write data to it.

Setting the LTO Ultrium Write Protect Switch to

Read/Write

You can set the LTO Ultrium write protect switch so that the cartridge is write-enabled.

Slide the switch (

FIGURE 5-14

) so that the “open lock” is revealed. In this position, the

drive can write as well as read data. This setting is recommended when you enter

cartridges into the library.

FIGURE 5-13

Setting the T10000 Cartridge Write Protect Switch

1. Write protect switch (The arrow indicates the

direction in which you move the switch to write
protect the cartridge.)

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