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Write-Protecting a Cartridge
All DLTtape IV cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental
erasure of data. Before loading the cartridge into the drive, position the
write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge. By moving the switch to the left
1, the cartridge is write-protected. By moving the switch to the right 2, the
cartridge is write-enabled.
Figure 15: Cartridge write-protect switch
Caring for Cartridges
To ensure longer life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges, follow these
guidelines:
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DLT VS 40/80 GB Tape Drive Reference Guide
Use cartridges in temperatures between 16ºC and 32ºC (60.8ºF to 89.6ºF).
When stored at these conditions cartridges have a life expectancy of 20 years.
Do not expose cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of heat, including
portable heaters and heating ducts.
If the cartridge has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, stabilize the
cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed —
up to 24 hours.
Do not place cartridges near electromagnetic interference sources, such as
terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment. Data on the cartridge can be
altered.
Operating the DLT VS 40/80 Tape Drive
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