The position of the write-protect switch on the tape cartridge determines when you can write to the tape.
Before loading cartridges into magazines, set the write-protect switch of each cartridge to enable or
disable data recording. When the switch is set to the left, data can be written to the tape. When the
switch is set to the right, data cannot be written to the tape.
Status lights (FC 5755)
You might need to read the status lights on your tape drive to determine the operating status of the
drive. Use the information in this topic to perform this task.
The following illustration shows a front view of the tape drive:
Figure 2. Front view of tape drive
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