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Setting the Write-Protect Switch
EXATAPE™ 8mm data cartridges are equipped with a
write-protect switch, shown in Figure 10, to prevent data
on the tape from being unintentionally overwritten.
Before loading a data cartridge in the tape drive, ensure
that the write-protect switch is set correctly for the
desired operation. You can use a ball-point pen or similar
instrument to set the write-protect switch as follows:
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To write protect the data cartridge, move the
write-protect switch away from the edge of the data
cartridge. If the red tab is visible, the cartridge is
write protected and cannot be written to or erased.
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To write enable the data cartridge, move the
write-protect switch toward the edge of the data
cartridge. If the red tab is not visible, the data
cartridge is write enabled and can be written to or
erased.
Figure 10 Write-protect switch on an EXATAPE 8mm
data cartridge
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