HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 HP Surestore Tape Library Model 20/700 - Page 154

Write-Protecting Ultrium Cartridges Each cartridge has a sliding write-protect switch. Using the write-protect switch ensures data safety for files that have been previously written to tape, preventing additional files from being written to that tape. To change the write-protect setting, slide the red tab on the base of the cartridge (Figure 43 on page 153): I Right to prevent data from being written to the cartridge. The red tab on the cartridge displays a padlock when the write-protect switch is in the "ON" position. I Left to allow data to be written to the cartridge (unless the tape is writeprotected electronically through your backup software). The padlock on the red tab cannot be seen and the hole is exposed when the write-protect switch is in the "OFF" position. Note With the write-protect switch in either position, data can be read from the cartridge. Figure 43 Ultrium Write-Protect Button Settings Appendix A Appendix A HP Ultrium Drives and Tape Cartridges 153