Write-Protecting Qic Tapes; Summary; Write-Protect Switch Positions - Digital Equipment DECpc AXP 150 User Information

Write-Protecting QIC Tapes

Write-Protecting QIC Tapes
This section describes how to use the write-protect switch on the

Summary

QIC tape.
Write-Protect You can write-protect a QIC tape to prevent accidental
Switch overwriting or erasure of the data on that tape. Before using
Positions a QIC tape, check the position of the write-protect switch
( ). Table 5–2 describes the two positions of the write-protect
switch.
Table 5–2 QIC Tape Write-Protect Switch Positions
Position
Write-enable
position ( )
Write-protect
position ( )
5–4 Removable Storage Media
Description
When the switch is in this position, you can
write to the tape. The tape is not protected
from accidental erasure or overwriting of
data.
When the switch is in this position, you
cannot write to the tape. The tape is
protected from accidental erasure or
overwriting of data.