Write-Protect Switch; Cartridge Care And Handling; Provide Training - Overland Storage NEO 200S User Manual

NEO 200s/400s User Guide

Write-Protect Switch

The position of the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge ( ) determines whether you
can write to the tape. If the switch is set to:
• The locked position (solid red), data cannot be written to the tape.
• The unlocked position (black void), data can be written to the tape.
If possible, use your server's application software to write-protect your cartridges (rather
than manually setting the write-protect switch). This allows the software to identify a
cartridge that no longer contains current data and is eligible to become a scratch (blank)
data cartridge. Do not write-protect scratch (blank) cartridges; the tape drive will not be
able to write new data to them.
If you must manually set the write-protect switch, slide it left or right to the desired
position.

Cartridge Care and Handling

NOTE: Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into the drive. A damaged cartridge can interfere
Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage cartridges or their magnetic
tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to ensure the continued high reliability
of your LTO Ultrium Tape Drives, use the guidelines in the following sections.

Provide Training

• Post procedures that describe proper media handling in places where people gather.
• Ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and
shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival services,
and shipping personnel.
• Ensure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are properly
trained in media-handling procedures.
• Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.
• Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.
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with the reliability of a drive and may void the warranties of the drive and the cartridge.
Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-
protect switch for breaks.
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