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Erasing a prewritten DDS/DAT Tape

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6 Erasing a prewritten DDS/DAT Tape Write-protection will not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. You may bulk erase DDS/DAT format cartridges. The cartridge will be usable; however the previous data will be lost. NOTE: The erase feature in backup software is the preferred method for erasing a DDS/DAT tape. DAT 72 drives do not support long erase. They only support quick erase. To prevent erasing a tape set the write protect switch. Figure 15 - Media Write Protect Tab Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 16

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Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook
Page
16
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Erasing a prewritten DDS/DAT Tape
Write-protection will not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. You may bulk
erase DDS/DAT format cartridges. The cartridge will be usable; however the previous data will be lost.
NOTE
: The erase feature in backup software is the preferred method for erasing a DDS/DAT tape.
DAT 72
drives do not support long erase.
They only support quick erase.
To prevent erasing a tape set the write protect
switch.
Figure 15 - Media Write Protect Tab