Figure 17. Ultrium Cartridge Showing Write-Protect Switch - Certance LTO 1 User Manual

Operation
Write-protecting a Cartridge
Ultrium cartridges have a sliding write-protect switch near the back right corner of the cartridge, as
shown in Figure 17 on page 35.
If you slide the switch to the position farthest from the corner of the cartridge, data can be
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read from the cartridge but not written to it.
If you slide the switch all the way toward the corner (as shown in Figure 17 on page 35), data
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can be read from and written to the cartridge.
NOTE: LTO cartridges have prewritten servo patterns and should not be bulk erased.

Figure 17. Ultrium Cartridge Showing Write-protect Switch

Cartridge Care and Maintenance
To protect the data on your Ultrium data cartridges, observe the following precautions:
Always remove the cartridge from the drive when not in use and store it in its protective case.
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Do not expose cartridges to dirt, dust or moisture.
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Do not touch the tape media within a cartridge.
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Do not use data cartridges outside the specified operating conditions: 10
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to 80% relative humidity.
If a data cartridge has been exposed to temperature or humidity changes within the limits listed
above, allow the tape cartridge to acclimate to its surroundings for at least one hour before use.
Then retention the tape (as described below) to allow the tape pack to become stable, for better per-
formance.
If, during storage and/or transportation, a data cartridge has been exposed to conditions outside
the above range, it must be conditioned before use in the operating environment. The conditioning
process requires exposure to the operating environment for a time equal to, or greater than, the time
away from the operating environment, up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Using LTO Cartridges
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C to 45 C, 10%
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