Do not use as an archival tape any tape that has been used outside of the operating ranges specified in Table 1 for an extended
period of time. The magnetic and physical strength of the tape will have deteriorated as a result of its exposure to the
environment. Do not store important data on such a tape; transfer the data to a newer tape for reliable archiving.
Attention: Do not operate the LTO tape drive in a poor air-quality environment.
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
The position of the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge determines when you can write to the tape (see Figure 1). Before
loading cartridges into magazines, you should set the write-protect switch of each cartridge to enable or disable data
recording.
To enable data recording, slide the write-protect to the left so that the write-protect window is open.
To disable data recording, slide the write-protect switch to the right so that the locked icon appears on the switch.
Figure 1. Setting the Write-Protect Switch
Guidelines for Using Labels on Ultrium Cartridges
Apply the following guidelines whenever using labels:
Use only IBM-approved labels on cartridges to be used in an IBM tape drive or library.
Do not reuse a label or reapply a used label over an existing label.
Before you apply a new label, remove the old label by slowly pulling it at a right angle to the cartridge case.
Use peel-clean labels that do not leave a residue after being removed. If there is glue residue on the cartridge, remove it
by gently rubbing it with your finger. Do not use a sharp object, water, or a chemical to clean the label area.
When using bar code labels examine the label before applying it to the cartridge. Do not use the label if it has voids or
smears in the printed characters or bar code. (A library's inventory operation will take much longer if the bar code label
is not readable.)
Remove the label from the label sheet carefully. Do not stretch the label or cause the edges to curl.
Position the label within the recessed label area with light finger pressure, smooth the label so that no wrinkles or
bubbles exist on its surface. Verify that the label is smooth and parallel, and has no roll-up or roll-over. The label must
be flat to within 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) over the length of the label and have no folds, missing pieces, or smudges.
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