HP STORAGEWORKS SSL1016 Reference Manual page 70

Tape Cartridge Usage
Table 6: Write-Protect Switch Positions
Write-Protected (with the hub
facing down and the
write-protect switch facing you
as shown in
the switch to the left.)
Write-Enabled (with the hub
facing down and the
write-protect switch facing you
as shown in
the switch to the right.)
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Write-Protect Switch
Position
Figure 49, slide
Figure 49, slide
Orange
Indicator
Visible
Data cannot be written to the
tape.
Existing data on the tape
cannot be overwritten.
Additional data cannot be
appended to the media.
Not visible Unless the cartridge is
write-protected via software:
Data can be written to the
tape.
Existing data on the tape can
be overwritten.
Additional data on the tape
can be overwritten.
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