Write-Protecting A Tape Cartridge - DEC VAX 4000 300 Manual

Figure 3–4: Labeling a Tape Cartridge
Label Slot
NOTE: Do not write on the tape cartridge or attach labels to the top, bottom,
or sides of the cartridge.

3.1.2.3 Write-Protecting a Tape Cartridge

Write-protecting a tape cartridge prevents accidental erasure of information
stored on the tape. You can write-protect a tape cartridge in two ways:
• Set the write-protect switch on the cartridge to the write-protect
position.
• Write-protect the cartridge by using operating system commands
described in your system software manuals.
MLO-000960
Operating the System Options 3–9