Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 12

www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - Prevents overwrite or erasure of data. You can change the position of the write protect switch at any time. Figure 1-14. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - slide toward label. Orange indicator displayed. Figure 1-15. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to closed lock. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. They are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: • Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0