Using tapes
This section describes how to use and maintain the library tapes.
Write-protecting tape cartridges.
The write-protect feature ensures data safety for files that have been written to
tape, preventing additional files from being written to that tape.
To change the write protect setting, move the switch on the face of the tape
cartridge to the right or the left.
v Right to write-protect the tape and prevent data from being written to the
cartridge. The orange indicator on the cartridge can be seen when the
write-protect switch is in the On position.
v Left to enable data to be written to the tape cartridge. The orange indicator on
the cartridge cannot be seen when the write-protect switch is in the Off position.
Data can be read from the tape cartridge when the write-protect switch is in either
position.
Labeling tape cartridges
This section describes how to label your tape cartridges with bar-code labels.
Slide the label into the slot on the face of the cartridge. The barcode labels can
carry the following information:
v Date of format or initialization
v Cartridge owner (such as group or department)
v Storage purpose
Labeling cartridge magazines
Bulk load magazines can be labeled like tape cartridges, although the library bar
code reader does not read a magazine bar code.
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