Handling The Cartridges; Provide Training; Setting The Write-Protect Switch; Location Of The Write-Protect Switch - IBM TS3100 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

software to identify a cartridge that no longer contains current data and is eligible
to become a scratch (blank) data cartridge. Do not write-protect scratch (blank)
cartridges; the tape drive will not be able to write new data to them.
If you must manually set the write-protect switch, slide it left or right to the
desired position.
Figure 6-4. Setting the write-protect switch
Table 6-7. Location of the write-protect switch

Handling the Cartridges

Attention: Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into the drive. A damaged
cartridge can interfere with the reliability of a drive and may void the warranties
of the drive and the cartridge. Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the
cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for breaks.
Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage cartridges or their
magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to ensure the
continued high reliability of your IBM LTO Ultrium Tape Drives, use the following
guidelines:

Provide Training

v Post procedures that describe proper media handling in places where people
v Ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and
v Ensure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are
v Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.
v Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.
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Write-Protect Switch
gather.
shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival
services, and shipping personnel.
properly trained in media-handling procedures.
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