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Using a Blank Cartridge
A blank cartridge has prewritten servo patterns and cannot be
bulk erased. New cartridges should be retensioned before
use.
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. If
you slide the switch to the position farthest from the corner of
the cartridge, data can be 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 below), data can be both read
from and written to the cartridge.
Figure 17. Ultrium cartridge showing write-protect switch
Cartridge handling and maintenance
To protect the data on your Ultrium data cartridges, observe
the following precautions:
•
•
Write-
protect
switch
(unlocked)
Always remove the cartridge from the drive when not in
use and store it in its protective case.
Do not expose cartridges to dirt, dust or moisture.
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