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WRITE-INHIBIT NOTCH [1 record]

Record 1 2006-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
  • IT Security
DEF

A device that allows or prevents the writing or deletion of data on a diskette, according to its position.

OBS

This control is made using a tab on the notch.

OBS

On 5.25" floppy disks, the notch must be covered for protection. On older 8" floppies, the notch must be left uncovered for protection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Ouverture pratiquée sur le côté de la chemise d'une disquette et permettant l'écriture ou la lecture seulement, suivant la sorte de disquette.

DEF

Dispositif qui autorise ou interdit l'écriture sur une disquette, selon sa position.

OBS

Ce contrôle est effectué à l'aide d'un collant placé sur l'encoche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
  • Seguridad de IT
CONT

Los discos flexibles y disquetes se pueden proteger contra la escritura no autorizada o de datos indeseados aplicándose una pequeña cubierta protectora engomada sobre la muesca de protección de escritura; mientras que si dicha muesca está al descubierto es posible escribir en el disco.

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