Sony AITE100-UL Operating Instructions - Page 22

WORM Function The AITe200 supports the WORM function. This explains the WORM function. What is "WORM"? "WORM" is an acronym for "Write Once Read Many", a function that allows data to be written to the same place on a tape only once, but permits that data to be read from the tape for any number of times. The AITe200 supports WORM cartridges. When a WORM cartridge is used with an application that supports the WORM function, data that has been written to a tape can not be accidentally deleted or overwritten. A WORM drive operates in the same manner as a non-WORM drive when used with a non-WORM cartridge (henceforth referred to as "regular cartridge"). The operation of a WORM drive and a non-WORM drive differs according to the type of cartridge that is being used. Tape Drive Non-WORM drive WORM drive Cartridge Regular Cartridge (without WORM logo) WORM Cartridge (with WORM logo) Read/Write Enabled Waiting for Eject Read/Write Enabled Read/ Append-Write Enabled WORM Cartridges WORM cartridges can be distinguished from regular cartridges by their WORM logo and red shutters. Red AIT-2 WORM cartridge: SDX2-50W WORM logo 22 Part 3. Operation