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Setting the diskette write-protect switch

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Setting the diskette write-protect switch: The diskette write-protect switch controls whether you can write information to a diskette using a diskette drive. The ability to prevent writing to a diskette is particularly useful if you are concerned about the security of information that can be obtained through a network. Note This switch does not affect the ability to read information from a diskette. Before you begin Read "Safety Information" on page 196 Turn off the server and all other connected devices. Disconnect all external cables attached to the server, and then remove the server cover (see "Preparing to install and remove options" on page 73). 1. Locate the rocker switches on the system board. Refer to the label inside the server or see "Identifying parts on the system board" on page 80. 2. For normal diskette operation or for read-only diskette operation, set switch 8 as illustrated below. It might be helpful to use the end of a small screwdriver to set the switch. Normal Diskette Operation 12345678 ON OFF Read-Only Diskette Operation 12345678 ON OFF What to do next: To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. To complete the installation, go to "Completing the installation" on page 126. Netfinity 8655 - Type 8655 125

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Setting the diskette write-protect switch:
The diskette write-protect switch controls whether you can
write information to a diskette using a diskette drive.
The
ability to prevent writing to a diskette is particularly useful if
you are concerned about the security of information that
can be obtained through a network.
Note
This switch does not affect the ability to read
information from a diskette.
Before you begin
±
Read “Safety Information” on page
196
±
Turn off the server and all other connected
devices.
±
Disconnect all external cables attached to the
server, and then remove the server cover (see
“Preparing to install and remove options” on
page 73).
1.
Locate the rocker switches on the system board.
Refer to the label inside the server or see “Identifying
parts on the system board” on page
80.
2.
For normal diskette operation or for read-only diskette
operation, set switch 8 as illustrated below.
It might
be helpful to use the end of a small screwdriver to set
the switch.
Normal Diskette Operation
12345678
ON
OFF
Read-Only Diskette Operation
12345678
ON
OFF
What to do next:
±
To work with another option, go to the appropriate
section.
±
To complete the installation, go to “Completing the
installation” on page
126.
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