Dell PowerVault TL1000 - Manual (Page 115)

eligible to become a scratch (blank) data cartridge. Do not write-protect scratch
(blank) cartridges. The tape drive cannot write new data to them.
If you must manually set the write-protect switch, slide it left or right to the
desired position.
Table 5-6. Location of the write-protect switch
1 Write-Protect switch
Cartridge care and handling
Attention: Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into the drive. A damaged
cartridge can interfere with the reliability of a drive and might void the warranties
of the drive and the cartridge. Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the
cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for breaks.
Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage cartridges or their
magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to ensure the
continued high reliability of your LTO Ultrium Tape Drives, use the following
guidelines:
Provide training
v Post procedures that describe proper media handling in places where people
gather.
v Ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and
shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival
services, and shipping personnel.
v Ensure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are
properly trained in media-handling procedures.
v Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.
v Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.
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Figure 5-4. Setting the write-protect switch
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