topic Re: Write protected in StoreEver Tape Storage

Write protected

Jack Sigafoos — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 13:26:22 GMT

I have tried to schedule a new tape backup session but have been unsucessful so far. The report message I keep getting is: Unattended Action: Default response "Cancel" selected at: This media is write protected. Remove the write protection or insert another media to continue.

Then the backup job ends a few seconds after it started. I have been using these tapes and have never before had this message. How can I remove the "write protection"?

Re: Write protected

Lewis Finch — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 13:29:12 GMT

what kind of tape do you have? Usually there is a tab in front of the tape where it goes into the drive

Re: Write protected

Jack Sigafoos — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 13:57:10 GMT

The tape is an HP4429. I moved the tab to the unlocked position and will try it that way tonight.

I noticed that all 5 of the daily tapes I have been using had the locking tab in the locked position. Curious, I may not have been getting a backup (?)

Re: Write protected

Lewis Finch — Tue, 21 Sep 2004 15:33:00 GMT

you should always get a message when a tape is write protected. In your case, if the drive is external and stands on it's side, it is possible for these little tabs to slide down into the lock position when you insert the tape