Write operation of a drive is inhibited by setting a jumper on JP213, pin 7-8 (Write Protect mode), which condition will generate ATTENTION status upon receiving of WRITE GATE-N signal.

Table 2-4 Jumper setting for Write Protect

JP213 (pin 7-8)
Function	Write Enable	Write Protect

* At the time of shipment, "Write Enable" mode is selected.