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Cartridge Procedures
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"Write-protect/Enable a Data Cartridge" on page 61
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"Load a Data Cartridge" on page 62
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"Unload a Data Cartridge" on page 63
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"Use a Cleaning Cartridge" on page 63
Cartridge Handling Precautions
Magnetic fields are present near disk drives and electric motors (the larger the
electric motor, the stronger the magnetic field is which surrounds it). Items
containing buzzers of any form product alternating current electrical fields strong
enough to partly erase a magnetic tape.
Never store cartridges on a floor where moisture might be present or near air
conditioners or air handlers. Air conditioners might leak water as a function of
cooling the air, and air handlers might be adding moisture to the air as a function of
con troll ling the environment in a computer room.
Rough handling of a data cartridge could cause its locking mechanism or brake to
slip, resulting in a loose tape. Loose tapes are easily damaged by a tape drive.
▼ Write-protect/Enable a Data Cartridge
To write-protect or write-enable a data cartridge, move the write-protect switch on
the cartridge to the desired setting.
The write-protect switch is located on the side of the cartridge as shown in
FIGURE
FIGURE 4-1 T9840 Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch
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Cartridge Procedures
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