Quantum lto 4 User Guide

Chapter 3  Operation

Using LTO Tape Cartridges

LTO-4 Half-Height Tape Drive User’s Guide

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Figure 7  Ultrium Tape 
Cartridge Write-Protect Switch

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Observe the following precautions to protect the data on your Ultrium 

tape cartridges:

• Remove the cartridge from the drive when not in use 

and store it in its protective case.

• Avoid dropping the cartridge. This can damage 

components inside the cartridge, possibly rendering 

the tape unusable. If you drop a tape cartridge, open 

the cartridge door and make sure that the leader pin 

is in the correct position.

• Re-tension a dropped cartridge before using.
• Keep the cartridge away from:

• Direct sunlight and heat sources, such as 

radiators, heaters, or warm air ducts.

• Sources of electromagnetic fields, such as 

telephones, computer monitors, dictation 

equipment, mechanical or printing calculators, 

motors, magnetic tools, and bulk erasers.

Write protect switch (unlocked)

Unlocked

Locked

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