Operating In Harsh Environments; Setting The Write-Protect Switch - IBM 87691VX VXA320 User Manual

Operating in harsh environments

Do not use as an archival tape any tape that has been used outside of the
operating ranges that are specified in Table 1 on page 3 for an extended period of
time. The magnetic and physical strength of the tape will have deteriorated as a
result of its exposure to the environment. Do not store important data on such a
tape; transfer the data to a newer tape for reliable archiving.
Attention:
environment. If your environment contains an excessive amount of particulates,
contact your IBM service representative for more information.

Setting the write-protect switch

The position of the write-protect switch on the VXA tape cartridge determines
when you can write to the tape (see Figure 16).
v When the switch is set to the left, data can be written to and read from the tape.
v When the switch is set to the right, data can only be read.
Figure 16. Setting the Write-protect switch
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