Setting The Write-Protect Switch - IBM 7208-341 Setup And Operator Manual

5.4 Setting the Write-Protect Switch

The position of the write-protect switch on the 8mm tape cartridge determines when you can write to the tape.
When the switch is set to SAVE 1 , data cannot be written to the tape.
When the switch is set to REC (Record) 2 , data can be written to and read from the tape.
Figure 14 shows the write-protect switch in the REC and SAVE positions.
An attempt to write to a data cartridge with the switch in the SAVE position will cause an error.
7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
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