Write-Protecting Cartridges; Maintaining Cartridges; Figure 14 Write-Protect Switch - Quantum ValueLoader User Manual

Chapter 2 Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
Write-Protecting
Cartridges 2
Figure 14 Write-
Protect Switch
Maintaining
Cartridges 2
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All cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental erasure or
overwriting of data
ValueLoader, make sure the write-protect switch on the front of the
cartridge is positioned as desired:
• Slide the switch to the
standard "locked" symbol will be visible on the switch.
• Slide the switch to the
the cartridge. The standard "unlocked" symbol will be visible on the
switch.
Write enabled
Write protected
To ensure the longest possible life for all of your cartridges, follow these
guidelines:
Note: Do not degauss LTO-1 Ultrium or LTO-2 Ultrium cartridges!
LTO-1 Ultrium and LTO-2 Ultrium cartridges are prerecorded
with a magnetic servo signal at the factory. This signal is
required in order to use the cartridge with the LTO-1 or LTO-2
drive. Keep magnetically charged objects, such as audio
speakers, computer monitors, etc., out of close range.
• Do not drop or strike a cartridge. Excessive shock can displace the
tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging
the ValueLoader.
• Store cartridges in their storage cases.
ValueLoader LTO-1/LTO-2 Tape Autoloader User Manual
(figure 14). Before loading a cartridge into the
to write-protect the cartridge. The
right
to allow the ValueLoader to write data to
left
Write protect
switch