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IBM 3600 LTO Tape Library - Drive reports write-protected media

Troubleshooting


Problem

Problem Tape device reports that media is write-protected. Corrective actions Check the tape to make sure that the tab is not set to write-protected. Try a different piece of media. Make sure that the software has not been configured

Resolving The Problem

Problem
Tape device reports that media is write-protected.

Corrective actions

  • Check the tape to make sure that the tab is not set to write-protected.
  • Try a different piece of media.
  • Make sure that the software has not been configured to set the media to a write-protected status.
  • Insure that all patches are applied to the backup software.
  • Update the firmware on the tape drive.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x Hardware Options:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-40151