You might need to set
the write-protect switch on the media. Use the information in this
topic to perform this task.
Attention: Do
not attempt to change the write-protect settings after the tape cartridge
is loaded in the drive because this might cause unpredictable results
and might damage the tape or the drive.
The
position of the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge determines
when you can write to the tape.
Table 1. Index number and the corresponding
description of the tape cartridgeIndex number |
Description |
1 |
When the switch is set to the right,
data can be written to and read from the tape. |
2 |
When the switch is set to the left, data can
only be read. |