HP 20/700 - Manual (Page 168)

Appendix A DLT Drives and Tape Cartridges 167
Appendix A
Write-Protecting DLT 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, move the write-protect switch (
Figure 47
on page 167):
■ Left to prevent data from being written to the cartridge. The orange
indicator on the cartridge is visible when the write-protect switch is in the
“ON” position.
■ Right to allow data to be written to the cartridge. The orange indicator on
the cartridge is not visible when the write-protect switch is in the “OFF”
position.
Note With the write-protect switch in either position, data can be read
from the cartridge.
Figure 47 DLT Write-Protect Button Settings