Setting Cartridge Write Protection; Storing Cartridges; Figure 4–3. Setting The Write Protect Switch - HP Surestore Tape Library Model 3/30 Hardware Operator's Manual

Hardware Operator's Guide

Setting Cartridge Write Protection

Refer to Figure 4–3 to see the location of the write protect switch. To set the
cartridge to write protected, slide the switch to the left so the orange indicator is
visible. In this position, the drive can only read data from the tape and cannot write
data to the tape.
To set the cartridge to write enabled, slide the switch to the right so the orange
indicator is not visible. In this position, the drive can write as well as read data.
Figure 4–3. Setting the Write Protect Switch

Storing Cartridges

Follow these practices when storing cartridges:
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Leave cartridges in their protective wrapping.
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Make sure the storage environment is clean and conditions approximate the
operating environment.
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Before using tapes, keep them in their operating environment for 24 hours.
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