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Write-Protecting a Cartridge
The 9840 Tape Drive uses a standard and VolSafe cartridge
page
3-4). The VolSafe cartridge can be distinguished from the standard
cartridge by its yellow markings. Refer to
yellow markings (shaded areas).
Switch Positions
Refer to
switch
Table 3-1. Write Protect Switch
Write
Protect
Switch
Unlocked
Locked
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the IPL sequence. These errors will cause the drive to hang.
Note: If any error is displayed, go to
Messages,"
for problem resolution.
Table 3-1
for explanation of the write protect switch positions. The
(Figure 3-3 on page
3-4) is located on the right side of the cartridge.
Standard Cartridge
Data can be written or
overwritten on the cartridge.
Data can be read from the
cartridge.
Cartridge is write protected.
Data can only be read from
the cartridge.
Ninth Edition
Write-Protecting a Cartridge
Chapter 5, "Drive Errors and
(Figure 3-3 on
Figure 3-3 on page 3-4
VolSafe Cartridge
Data can be written but not
overwritten (appended only)
to the data on the cartridge.
Data can be read from the
cartridge.
Cartridge is write protected.
Data can only be read from
the cartridge.
to locate the
3-3
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