Quantum DLT 8000 Manual

DLTTM 8000 Tape SystemProduct ManualApril 2, 200181-60118-04

Table of Contentsviii Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemCHAPTER 4: SCSI MESSAGES4.1 Message Format...

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-46 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 2–15 Troubleshooting Chart (continued)If… Then… You Shou

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-47Table 2–15 Troubleshooting Chart (continued)If… Then… You Shoul

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-1Chapter 3SCSI DESCRIPTIONThis chapter provides a detailed description of the logical interfaces of the tape drive.The

SCSI Description3-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System3.2 SCSI CommandsANSI classifies SCSI commands as mandatory, optional, or vendor-specific. Themandator

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-3Table 3–1 Implemented ANSI SCSI-2 Command (continued)Command Code Class DescriptionMODE SELECT (6) 15

SCSI Description3-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 3–1 Implemented ANSI SCSI-2 Command (continued)Command Code Class DescriptionTEST UNIT READY 00

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-53.3 Signal StatesThe following paragraphs describe signal values and SCSI ID bits.3.3.1 Signal Values

SCSI Description3-6 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape Systemconnector. Chapter 2, Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System has fullinstructions for

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-73.4 SCSI SignalsThe following paragraphs define SCSI signals and bus timing values.3.4.1 SCSI Signal

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System ix5.1.7 Data Cache and Tape Write Interaction ...

SCSI Description3-8 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 3–3 SCSI-2 Bus Signal Definitions (continued)Signal DefinitionRST (reset) An OR-tied signal tha

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-9Table 3–4 SCSI Bus Timing Values (continued)Timing Description Value DescriptionBus Settle Delay 400

SCSI Description3-10 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 3–4 SCSI Bus Timing Values (continued)Timing Description Value DescriptionTransfer Period2 Min

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-113.5 SCSI Bus PhasesThe SCSI architecture includes eight distinct phases:BUS FREE phaseARBITRATION pha

SCSI Description3-12 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemCAUTIONAny occurrence of a bus parity error (i.e., a single-bit error) should be consideredserious:

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-13If a SCSI device requires more than one bus settle delay to detect the BUSFREE phase, then it release

SCSI Description3-14 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemIf no higher priority SCSI ID bit is true on the DATA BUS, the SCSIdevice wins the arbitration and as

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-15Note that the initiator will release the SEL signal and may change theDATA BUS no less than two deske

SCSI Description3-16 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System4. Sets the DATA BUS to the logical OR of its SCSI ID bit and the initiator’sSCSI ID bit.

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-175. Waits at least two deskew delays.6. Releases the BSY signal.7. Waits at least one bus settle de

Table of Contentsx Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.9.3 DISCONNECT / RECONNECT Page (02h) ...

SCSI Description3-18 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemReselection Time-OutTwo optional time-out procedures are specified for clearing the SCSI bus if thein

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-19NOTES (continued)7. The tape drive does not act as an initiator on the SCSI bus. Therefore, the driv

SCSI Description3-20 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemInformation Transfer DirectionTrue I/O Signal: from drive to initiatorFalse I/O Signal: from initiat

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-213.5.5.1 Asynchronous Data TransferDrive to Initiator Transfer Procedure1. The drive drives the DB (

SCSI Description3-22 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System3.5.5.2 Synchronous Data TransferSynchronous Data Transfer is optional and is only used in DATA phas

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-23Initiator-to-Drive Transfer ProcedureInitiator transfers one byte for each REQ pulse received.1. Dri

SCSI Description3-24 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System• When switching the DATA BUS from in to out, the drive releases the DATABUS no later than a deskew

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-25NOTEIn contrast to the BUSY status condition, the DRIVE NOT READY Sense Key isreturned as part of the

SCSI Description3-26 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System3.6 SCSI Bus ConditionsThe SCSI bus has two asynchronous conditions: Attention and Reset.3.6.1 Atte

SCSI DescriptionQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 3-27Table 3–6 Drive MESSAGE OUT Phase ResponseATN Signal True in Phase... The Drive Enters MESSAGE OUT…C

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System xi5.17 READ POSITION Command (34h)...

SCSI Description3-28 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System• The tape medium is rewound to Beginning of Partition (BOP, i.e., Beginning of Tape[BOT]).Note that

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System 4-1Chapter 4MESSAGESThe SCSI message system allows communication between an initiator and the drive forinterface manageme

Messages4-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemThe DLT 8000 tape drive supports the messages listed in Table 4–2. The message codeand the direction of the me

MessagesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 4-3Table 4–2 Supported MessagesMessage Message Code DirectionABORT 06h OutBUS DEVICE RESET 0Ch OutCOMMAND COMPLE

Messages4-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemBitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Extended Message (01h)1 Extended Message Length2 Extended Message Code3ton - 1Extended

MessagesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 4-54.2 Supported SCSI MessagesFollowing are descriptions of each of the messages supported by the drive.4.2.1 AB

Messages4-6 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System4.2.4 DISCONNECT Message (04h)The DISCONNECT message is sent from the drive to inform the initiator that the

MessagesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 4-74.2.5 IDENTIFY Message (80h - FFh)The IDENTIFY message is sent by either the initiator or the drive to estab

Messages4-8 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System4.2.6 IGNORE WIDE RESIDUE Message (23h)The IGNORE WIDE RESIDUE message is sent by the target to the initiato

MessagesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 4-94.2.7 INITIATOR DETECTED ERROR Message (05h)The INITIATOR DETECTED ERROR message is sent from an initiator t

Table of Contentsxii Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemAppendix F: Timeout Specifications for DLT 8000 Tape System SCSI Commands...F-1Append

Messages4-10 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System4.2.8 LINKED COMMAND COMPLETE Message (0Ah)This message is sent from a target to an initiator to indicate t

MessagesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 4-114.2.12 NO OPERATION (08h)If a target requests a message, the initiator sends a NO OPERATION message if it do

Messages4-12 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System4.2.15 SYNCHRONOUS DATA TRANSFER REQUEST Message (01h)NOTEThe tape drive supports initiating synchronous tra

MessagesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 4-134.2.16 WIDE DATA TRANSFER REQUEST Message (03h)The following figure illustrates the message formats.BitByte7

Messages4-14 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemThe DLT 8000 tape drive implements both wide data transfer option and synchronousdata transfer option. It neg

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1Chapter 5SCSI COMMANDSThis chapter describes the SCSI protocol features implemented in the DLT 8000 tapesystem. Note t

SCSI Commands5-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 5–1 Supported SCSI Commands (continued)Command Operation Code SubsectionREPORT LUNS A0h 5.22REQUES

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-35.1.1 SCSI PointersSCSI architecture provides a set of three pointers (called saved pointers) for each I

SCSI Commands5-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.1.2 Command Descriptor BlockAn initiator communicates with the drive by sending a 6- or 10-byte Comman

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-5Table 5–2 Command Descriptor Block — Field DescriptionsField DescriptionOperation Code The operation cod

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System xiiiFIGURESFigure 2–1 Location of SCSI ID Connector Block...

SCSI Commands5-6 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 5–2 Command Descriptor Block — Field Descriptions (continued)Field DescriptionControl FieldThe Con

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-75.1.3 Status/Error ReportingSCSI message-level errors are communicated by messages that are defined spec

SCSI Commands5-8 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemNOTEIn contrast to the BUSY status condition, the DRIVE NOT READY Sense Key is returned as part ofthe Sen

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-9Table 5–5 DATA-Phase Command ContentsCommand Length in CDBData Out(To Drive)Data In(To Initiator)ERASE

SCSI Commands5-10 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 5–5 DATA-Phase Command Contents (continued)Command Length in CDBData Out(To Drive)Data In(To Init

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-115.1.6 Behavior at Power-On and SCSI Bus ResetThe following apply to the DLT 8000 tape drive’s behavior a

SCSI Commands5-12 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.1.7 Data Cache and Tape Write InteractionThe Quantum DLT 8000 system tape drive contains a data cache

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-135.2. SCSI COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS IN THIS MANUALThe SCSI commands are presented in alphabetical order. Each

SCSI Commands5-14 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemThroughout this manual, multiple bytes that contain information about specificcommand parameters are por

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-155.3 ERASE Command (19h)The ERASE command causes data on the tape medium to be erased.NOTEERASE command

Table of Contentsxiv Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemFigure 5–13 LOAD UNLOAD Command Descriptor Block — Data Format...

SCSI Commands5-16 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemERASE Command (19h) (continued)Table 5–6 ERASE Command Descriptor Block — Field DescriptionsField Des

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-175.4 INQUIRY Command (12h)The INQUIRY command allows the initiator to determine the kind of SCSI devicesa

SCSI Commands5-18 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemINQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)Table 5–7 INQUIRY Command Descriptor Block — Field DescriptionsField

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-19INQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Peripheral Qualifier Peripheral Device Type1

SCSI Commands5-20 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemINQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)Table 5–8 contains field descriptions for the data returned by the d

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-21INQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)Table 5–8 Standard Inquiry Data Page — Field Descriptions (continue

SCSI Commands5-22 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemINQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)5.4.2 Vendor Unique Inquiry DataThe following information can be us

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-23INQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)Table 5–9 Vendor Unique Inquiry Data Page — Field DescriptionsField

SCSI Commands5-24 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.4.3 Supported Vital Product Data Pages and Command Support DataThe Supported Vital Product Data Pages

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-25INQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)The Unit Serial Number Page (80h)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Peripheral

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System xvFigure 5–42 Disconnect / Reconnect Page — Data Format...

SCSI Commands5-26 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemINQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)The Device Identification Page (83h)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Periphe

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-27INQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)Table 5–11 Identifier Descriptor — Field DescriptionsField Name Des

SCSI Commands5-28 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemINQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)The Firmware Build Information Page (VU) (C0h)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-29INQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)The Subsystem Components Revision Page (C1h)This page contains info

SCSI Commands5-30 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemINQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)Command Support DataAn application client can request command suppor

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-31INQUIRY Command (12h) (continued)Table 5–13 Command Support Data Page — Field DescriptionsField Descr

SCSI Commands5-32 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.5 LOAD UNLOAD Command (1Bh)The LOAD UNLOAD command tells the target to load or unload the tape medi

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-33LOAD UNLOAD Command (1Bh) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Operation Code (1Bh)1 Logical Unit Number

SCSI Commands5-34 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOAD UNLOAD Command (1Bh) (continued)Table 5–14 LOAD UNLOAD Command Descriptor Block — Field Descript

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-355.6 LOCATE Command (2Bh)The LOCATE command is used to do high-speed positioning to the specified blocka

Table of Contentsxvi Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemFigure 5–70 PREVENT / ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL Command Descriptor Block — DataFormat...

SCSI Commands5-36 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOCATE Command (2Bh) (continued)Table 5–15 LOCATE Command Descriptor Block — Field DescriptionsField

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-375.7 LOG SELECT Command (4Ch)The LOG SELECT command allows the host to manage statistical informationmai

SCSI Commands5-38 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SELECT Command (4Ch) (continued)Table 5–16 LOG SELECT Command Descriptor Block — Field Descriptio

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-39LOG SELECT Command (4Ch) (continued)5.7.1 Log Detection Summary in LOG SELECT Command Descriptor Block

SCSI Commands5-40 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SELECT Command (4Ch) (continued)5.7.3 Log Select Page FormatEach log page begins with a 4-byte h

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-41LOG SELECT Command (4Ch) (continued)LOG PARAMETERSBitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 -1(MSB)Parameter Code(LSB)2

SCSI Commands5-42 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SELECT Command (4Ch) (continued)Table 5–18 Log Parameters Field Descriptions (continued)Field Nam

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-43LOG SELECT Command (4Ch) (continued)Table 5–18 Log Parameters Field Descriptions (continued)Field Nam

SCSI Commands5-44 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SELECT Command (4Ch) (continued)The following conditions constitute errors in the parameter block

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-455.8 LOG SENSE Command (4Dh)The LOG SENSE command allows the host to retrieve statistical informationmai

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System xviiFigure 5–99 SPACE Command Descriptor Block — Data Format ...

SCSI Commands5-46 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–19 LOG SENSE Command Descriptor Block — Field Descriptions

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-47LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–19 LOG SENSE Command Descriptor Block — Field Descriptions

SCSI Commands5-48 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)5.8.1 Error Detection Summary in LOG SENSE Command Descriptor Block

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-49LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)5.8.2 Supported Pages Log Page (Page 00h)When page 00h is request

SCSI Commands5-50 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)5.8.3 READ (Page 03h) / WRITE (Page 02h) ERROR LOG SENSE PageEa

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-51LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)LOG PARAMETERSBitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 -1(MSB)Parameter Code(LSB)2 D

SCSI Commands5-52 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–21 Log Parameters for READ / WRITE Error LOG SENSE Page Fi

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-53LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–21 Log Parameters for READ / WRITE Error LOG SENSE Page Fi

SCSI Commands5-54 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)5.8.4 LAST n ERROR EVENTS Page (07h)This page returns one paramete

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-55LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)LOG PARAMETERSBitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 -1(MSB)Parameter Code(LSB)2 D

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Table of Contentsxviii Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTABLESTable 1−1 Storage Capacity ...

SCSI Commands5-56 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)5.8.5 TapeAlert Page (2Eh)This page returns results of the tape dr

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-57LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)TAPE ALERT LOG PARAMETERSBitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 05n –1 to5n(MSB)Pa

SCSI Commands5-58 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–26 Tape Alert Flags, Severity Levels, and MeaningsFlag Sev

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-59LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–26 Tape Alert Flags, Severity Levels, and Meanings (contin

SCSI Commands5-60 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)5.8.6 READ / WRITE COMPRESSION Page (32h)This page begins with a

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-61LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)LOG PARAMETERS FOR PARAMETER CODES 00h AND 01hBitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1

SCSI Commands5-62 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)LOG PARAMETERS FOR PARAMETER CODES 02h THROUGH 09hBitByte7 6 5 4 3

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-63LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–29 Log Parameters for READ / WRITE COMPRESSION RATIO LOG S

SCSI Commands5-64 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)5.8.7 Device Wellness Page (33h)The Device Wellness Page returns

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-65LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)DEVICE WELLNESS LOG SENSE PAGE PARAMETERS (0000h - 000Fh)BitByte7 6

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System xixTable 2–11 Indicator Activity During POST...

SCSI Commands5-66 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–31 Log Parameters for DEVICE WELLNESS LOG SENSE Page Field

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-67LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)5.8.8 Device Status Page (3Eh)The Device Status Page describes t

SCSI Commands5-68 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)DEVICE STATUS LOG SENSE PAGE PARAMETERSBitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 - 1

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-69LOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–33 Log Parameters for DEVICE STATUS LOG SENSE Page Field D

SCSI Commands5-70 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemLOG SENSE Command (4Dh) (continued)Table 5–34 Log Parameters for DEVICE WELLNESS LOG SENSE Parameter

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-715.9 MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h / 55h)The MODE SELECT command (available in either 6- or 10-byt

SCSI Commands5-72 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)MODE SELECT (6) Command Descriptor Block — Da

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-73MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–35 MODE SELECT (6) (10) Command Desc

SCSI Commands5-74 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 - 7 Mode Parameter He

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-75MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.1.1 Mode Parameter HeaderThe figures and

Table of Contentsxx Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 5–11 Identifier Descriptor — Field Descriptions ...

SCSI Commands5-76 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–37 Mode Parameter Header — Field Des

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-77MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.1.2 Mode Parameter Block DescriptorThe f

SCSI Commands5-78 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–38 Mode Parameter Block Descriptor —

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-79MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–38 Mode Parameter Block Descriptor —

SCSI Commands5-80 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.2 READ / WRITE ERROR RECOVERY PAGE (01

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-81MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–40 READ/WRITE Error Recovery Page — F

SCSI Commands5-82 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.3 DISCONNECT / RECONNECT PAGE (02h)The

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-83MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–41 Disconnect / Reconnect Page — Fie

SCSI Commands5-84 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.4 CONTROL MODE PAGE (0Ah)The Control

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-85MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–42 Control Mode Page Descriptor — F

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System xxiTable 5–36 Mode Parameter Header — Field Descriptions ...

SCSI Commands5-86 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.5 DATA COMPRESSION PAGE (0Fh)The Data

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-87MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–43 Data Compression Page Descriptor

SCSI Commands5-88 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.6 DEVICE CONFIGURATION PAGE (10h)The D

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-89MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–44 Device Configuration Page — Field

SCSI Commands5-90 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–44 Device Configuration Page — Field

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-91MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.7 MEDIUM PARTITION PAGE (11h)The drive

SCSI Commands5-92 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–45 Medium Partition Page Descriptor

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-93MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.8 TAPEALERT PAGE (1Ch)The drive suppor

SCSI Commands5-94 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–46 TapeAlert Page Format Descriptor

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-95MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–46 TapeAlert Page Format Descriptor

Table of Contentsxxii Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 5–64 When Do Conflicts Between Existing Reservations and New Reservations Exist? ..5-146Table

SCSI Commands5-96 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.9 EEPROM VENDOR UNIQUE PAGE (3Eh)The d

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-97MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–47 EEPROM Vendor Unique Page Paramet

SCSI Commands5-98 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–47 EEPROM Vendor Unique Page Paramet

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-99MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–47 EEPROM Vendor Unique Page Paramet

SCSI Commands5-100 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)Table 5–47 EEPROM Vendor Unique Page Parame

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-101Table 5–47 EEPROM Vendor Unique Page Parameters (continued)Name Value Rep. DefaultLength(Bytes) UsageT

SCSI Commands5-102 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)As an example of an EEPROM vendor unique pag

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-103MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)An example follows that illustrates an EEPRO

SCSI Commands5-104 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)5.9.10 Changeable Parameters within MODE

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1055.10 MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah)The MODE SENSE command allows the drive to report its m

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System xxiiiTable 5–92 SEND DIAGNOSTIC Command Data — Field Descriptions...

SCSI Commands5-106 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Operation Code (5Ah)1 Lo

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-107MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–49 MODE SENSE Control Descriptor Block

SCSI Commands5-108 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.1 MODE SENSE Data HeadersThe MODE SENSE (6

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-109MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 - 1(MSB)Mode Sense Data

SCSI Commands5-110 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–50 MODE SENSE Data Header — Field Descr

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-111MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.2 MODE SENSE Block DescriptorThe illustrat

SCSI Commands5-112 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–51 MODE SENSE Block Descriptor — Field

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-113MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–50 MODE SENSE Block Descriptor — Field

SCSI Commands5-114 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.3 MODE SENSE Mode PagesThe illustration be

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-115MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Page codes and pages that are supported are:Page

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SCSI Commands5-116 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.3.1 READ / WRITE Error Recovery Page (01h)

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-117MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–53 READ / WRITE Error Recovery Page — F

SCSI Commands5-118 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.3.2 DISCONNECT / RECONNECT Page (02h)The t

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-119MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–54 DISCONNECT / RECONNECT Error Recove

SCSI Commands5-120 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.3.3 Control Mode Page (0Ah)The Control Mod

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-121MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–55 Control Mode Page — Field Descriptio

SCSI Commands5-122 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.3.4 Data Compression Page (0Fh)The Data Co

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-123MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–56 Data Compression Page — Field Descri

SCSI Commands5-124 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.10.3.5 Device Configuration Page (10h)The tape drive supports the Device Configuration Page. The for

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-125MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–57 Device Configuration Page — Field De

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemxxvREVISION HISTORYThis Revision History provides a concise publications record of this manual. It lists themanual’s revis

SCSI Commands5-126 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–57 Device Configuration Page — Field De

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-127MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.3.6 Medium Partition Page (11h)The tape dr

SCSI Commands5-128 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–58 Medium Partition Page — Field Descri

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-129MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued) 5.10.3.7 TAPEALERT PAGE (1Ch)The TapeAlert co

SCSI Commands5-130 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–59 TapeAlert Page Format Descriptor — Fi

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-131MODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)Table 5–59 TapeAlert Page Format Descriptor — F

SCSI Commands5-132 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemMODE SENSE (6) / (10) Command (1Ah / 5Ah) (continued)5.10.3.8 EEPROM Vendor Unique page (3Eh)The tap

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1335.11 PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh)The PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN command is a 10-byte command

SCSI Commands5-134 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)Table 5–60 PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command — Fie

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-135PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)The figure and table below illustrate and describe t

Revision HistoryQuantum DLT 8000 Tape Systemxxvi81-60118-01 January 15, 1999(continued)(continued)Chapter 2: Part number added for LVDconnector in Fig

SCSI Commands5-136 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)Table 5–61 Read Keys Parameters — Field Description

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-137PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)The figure and table below illustrate and describe t

SCSI Commands5-138 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)The figure and table below illustrate and describe t

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-139PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)Table 5–63 PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Read Reservati

SCSI Commands5-140 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)Table 5–63 PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Read Reservati

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-141PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)Table 5–64 Persistent Reservation Type Codes and Th

SCSI Commands5-142 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)Table 5-64 Persistent Reservation Type Codes and Th

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-143PERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)Table 5–64 Persistent Reservation Type Codes and Th

SCSI Commands5-144 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION IN Command (5Eh) (continued)Table 5–65 When Do Conflicts Between Existing Reser

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1455.12 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh)The PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT command is a 10-byte comma

Revision HistoryQuantum DLT 8000 Tape Systemxxvii81-60118-02 May 7, 1999 Release as Version 02 of the ProductManual.Cover, Legal Notice Page, Table of

SCSI Commands5-146 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Operation Code (5Fh)1 Rese

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-147PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5–66 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command —

SCSI Commands5-148 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5–66 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command — F

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-149PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5–66 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command — F

SCSI Commands5-150 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5–67 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command’s S

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-151PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5–67 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command’s S

SCSI Commands5-152 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5–67 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command’s S

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-153PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5–67 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command’s S

SCSI Commands5-154 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5–68 presents the definitions of the characte

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-155PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5-68 Persistent Reservation Type Codes and T

USER MANUAL STATEMENTS FOR CLASS A EQUIPMENT (INTEGRATIBLE TAPE SYSTEM)This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipm

Revision HistoryQuantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemxxviiiManual Number - RevisionLevelDate of Release Summary of Changes81-60118-02 May 7, 1999 (Updates for

SCSI Commands5-156 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5-68 Persistent Reservation Type Codes and T

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-157PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)Table 5-69 PERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Parameter L

SCSI Commands5-158 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemPERSISTENT RESERVATION OUT Command (5Fh) (continued)The table below illustrates which fields are set by

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1595.13 PREVENT / ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL Command (1Eh)This command enables or disables the unloading of the

SCSI Commands5-160 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.14 READ Command (08h)This command transfers one or more data blocks or bytes to the initiator starti

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-161READ Command (08h) (continued)Table 5–72 READ Command Descriptor Block — Field Descriptions (continue

SCSI Commands5-162 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREAD Command (08h) (continued)The meaning of EOM is different for a READ command than for a WRITE-rela

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1635.15 READ BLOCK LIMITS Command (05h)The READ BLOCK LIMITS command directs the tape drive to report its

SCSI Commands5-164 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREAD BLOCK LIMITS Command (05h) (continued)The READ BLOCK LIMITS data shown below is sent during the D

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1655.16 READ BUFFER Command (3Ch)The READ BUFFER command is used in conjunction with WRITE BUFFER as adiag

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SCSI Commands5-166 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREAD BUFFER Command (3Ch) (continued)Table 5–74 READ BUFFER Command Descriptor Block — Field Descripti

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-167READ BUFFER Command (3Ch) (continued)5.16.1 Combined Header and Data ModeIn this mode, the tape drive

SCSI Commands5-168 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREAD BUFFER Command (3Ch) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Offset Boundaries (0Ch)1 - 3(MSB)Buffer Ca

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1695.17 READ POSITION Command (34h)The READ POSITION command is used to read a position identifier or SCS

SCSI Commands5-170 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREAD POSITION Command (34h) (continued)NOTEThe drive returns CHECK CONDITION with UNIT NOT READY sense

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-171READ POSITION Command (34h) (continued)Table 5–77 READ POSITION Data — Field DescriptionsField Name D

SCSI Commands5-172 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREAD POSITION Command (34h) (continued)5.17.2 Total Current Logical PositionWhen TCLP and Long bits ar

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-173 5.18 RECEIVE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS Command (1Ch)The RECEIVE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS command fetches the resul

SCSI Commands5-174 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemRECEIVE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS Command (1Ch) (continued)The following data is returned by the drive as a r

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1755.19 RELEASE UNIT (6) Command (17h)The RELEASE UNIT (6) command is a 6-byte command that releases the

Revision HistoryQuantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemxxxManual Number - RevisionLevelDate of Release Summary of Changes81-60118-03 November 9, 1999(continued)I

SCSI Commands5-176 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemRELEASE UNIT (6) Command (17h) (continued)Table 5–80 RELEASE UNIT (6) Command Data — Field Descriptio

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1775.20 RELEASE UNIT (10) Command (57h)The RELEASE UNIT and the RESERVE UNIT commands are used for conten

SCSI Commands5-178 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemRELEASE UNIT (10) Command (57h) (continued)Table 5–81 RELEASE UNIT (10) Command — Field Descriptions

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1795.21 REPORT DENSITY SUPPORT Command (44h)The REPORT DENSITY SUPPORT command is a 10-byte command used

SCSI Commands5-180 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREPORT DENSITY SUPPORT Command (44h) (continued)Table 5–82 REPORT DENSITY SUPPORT Command — Field Des

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-181REPORT DENSITY SUPPORT Command (44h) (continued)Table 5–83 REPORT DENSITY SUPPORT Header — Field Desc

SCSI Commands5-182 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREPORT DENSITY SUPPORT Command (44h) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Primary Density Code1 Secondary

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-183REPORT DENSITY SUPPORT Command (44h) (continued)Table 5-84 Density Support Data Block Descriptor — Fie

SCSI Commands5-184 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREPORT DENSITY SUPPORT Command (44h) (continued)Table 5-84 Density Support Data Block Descriptor — Fie

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1855.22 REPORT LUNS Command (A0h)The REPORT LUNS command requests that the peripheral device logical unit

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System xxixABOUT THIS MANUAL“About This Manual” outlines the scope and contents of this manual. It containsinformation about the

SCSI Commands5-186 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREPORT LUNS Command (0Ah) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 - 3(MSB)LUN List Length (n – 7)(LSB)4 - 7

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-1875.23 REQUEST SENSE Command (03h)The REQUEST SENSE command causes the tape drive to transfer detailed s

SCSI Commands5-188 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)The REQUEST SENSE command causes the tape drive to transfer det

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-189REQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)BitByte7 6 5 4 3 2 1 00 Valid Error Code1 Segment Number (0)2 F

SCSI Commands5-190 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–87 REQUEST SENSE Data — Field DescriptionsField Name D

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-191REQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–87 REQUEST SENSE Data — Field Descriptions (continued)

SCSI Commands5-192 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–87 REQUEST SENSE Data — Field Descriptions (continued)

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-193REQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–88 Supported Sense KeysSense Key Description0h NO SENS

SCSI Commands5-194 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)The following table provides the additional sense codes (ASCs)

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-195REQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–89 Supported ASC / ASCQ in Hex (continued)Sense Key AS

About This ManualQuantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemxxxChapter 3 SCSI DescriptionThis chapter provides a detailed description of the logical interfaces ofthe

SCSI Commands5-196 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–89 Supported ASC / ASCQ in Hex (continued)Sense Key AS

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-197REQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–89 Supported ASC / ASCQ in Hex (continued)Sense Key AS

SCSI Commands5-198 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemREQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–89 Supported ASC / ASCQ in Hex (continued)Sense Key AS

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-199REQUEST SENSE Command (03h) (continued)Table 5–89 Supported ASC / ASCQ in Hex (continued)Sense Key AS

SCSI Commands5-200 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemFilemark, End of Medium (EOM), and Incorrect Length Indicator (ILI) BitsFilemark (byte 2, bit 7), EOM (

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-2015.24 RESERVE UNIT (6) Command (16h)The RESERVE UNIT (6) command is a 6-byte command that reserves the

SCSI Commands5-202 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemRESERVE UNIT (6) Command (16h) (continued)Table 5–90 RESERVE UNIT (6) Command Data — Field Descriptio

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-203RESERVE UNIT (6) Command (16h) (continued)An initiator that holds a current reservation may modify tha

SCSI Commands5-204 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.25 RESERVE UNIT (10) Command (56h)The RESERVE UNIT and the RELEASE UNIT commands are used for conten

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-205RESERVE UNIT (10) Command (56h) (continued)Table 5–91 RESERVE UNIT (10) Command — Field DescriptionsF

About This ManualQuantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemxxxiAppendix F Timeout Specifications for DLT 8000 System SCSI ControlsAppendix F provides the timeout sp

SCSI Commands5-206 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemRESERVE (10) Command (56h) (continued)Table 5–91 RESERVE UNIT (10) Command — Field Descriptions (con

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-207RESERVE UNIT (10) Command (56h) (continued)RelAdr is always 0: The DLT 8000 tape drive does not suppor

SCSI Commands5-208 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemRESERVE UNIT (10) Command (56h) (continued)If the LongID bit = 1 and the Extent bit = 0, then the param

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-2095.26 REWIND Command (01h)The REWIND command directs the tape drive to position the tape at the beginni

SCSI Commands5-210 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.27 SEND DIAGNOSTIC Command (1Dh)The SEND DIAGNOSTIC command directs the tape drive to perform its se

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-211SEND DIAGNOSTIC Command (1Dh) (continued)Two levels of unit-resident diagnostic tests can be accessed:

SCSI Commands5-212 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemSEND DIAGNOSTIC Command (1Dh) (continued)The following table illustrates the possible settings of the

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-213SEND DIAGNOSTIC Command (1Dh) (continued)Table 5–96 SEND DIAGNOSTIC Parameter List — Field Descriptio

SCSI Commands5-214 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemSEND DIAGNOSTIC Command (1Dh) (continued)Table 5–96 SEND DIAGNOSTIC Parameter List — Field Descriptio

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-215SEND DIAGNOSTIC Command (1Dh) (continued)If the specified diagnostic test passes, a GOOD status is ret

About This ManualQuantum DLT 8000 Tape Systemxxxii

SCSI Commands5-216 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.28 SPACE Command (11h)The SPACE command provides a variety of positioning functions that are determ

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-217SPACE Command (11h) (continued)Table 5–99 SPACE Command Data — Field Descriptions (continued)Field Na

SCSI Commands5-218 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.29 TEST UNIT READY Command (00h)The TEST UNIT READY command checks the tape drive to ensure that t

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-2195.30 VERIFY Command (13h)The VERIFY command directs the tape drive to verify one or more blocks begin

SCSI Commands5-220 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.31 WRITE Command (0Ah)The WRITE command transfers one or more blocks from the host to the curren

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-221WRITE Command (0Ah) (continued)Table 5–101 WRITE Command Data — Field DescriptionsField Name Descrip

SCSI Commands5-222 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemWRITE Command (0Ah) (continued)If the tape drive encounters the physical End of Medium (EOM) when att

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-2235.32 WRITE BUFFER Command (3Bh)The WRITE BUFFER command is used with READ BUFFER as a diagnostic fu

SCSI Commands5-224 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemWRITE BUFFER Command (3Bh) (continued)Table 5–102 WRITE BUFFER Command Data — Field Descriptions (con

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-225WRITE BUFFER Command (3Bh) (continued)The tape drive must be empty of tape medium to allow downloading

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-1Chapter 1GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONSThis chapter provides a description and gives specifications for the Qu

SCSI Commands5-226 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System5.33 WRITE FILEMARKS Command (10h)The WRITE FILEMARKS command directs the tape drive to write the spe

SCSI CommandsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 5-227WRITE FILEMARKS Command (10h) (continued)Table 5–103 WRITE FILEMARKS Command Data — Field Description

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System A-1Appendix ADEFINITION OF VENDOR UNIQUE SENSE DATAINFORMATIONThis appendix lists the internal status codes with their de

Appendix A: Definition of Vendor Unique Sense Data InformationA-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable A–1 Internal Status Codes (continued)Decimal Hexa

Appendix A: Definition of Vendor Unique Sense Data InformationQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System A-3Table A–1 Internal Status Codes (continued)Decimal Hexa

Appendix A: Definition of Vendor Unique Sense Data InformationA-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System B-1Appendix BEEPROM-RESIDENT BUGCHECK AND EVENT LOGSThis appendix provides an explanation of the event logs (information

Appendix B: EEPROM-Resident Bugcheck and Event LogsB-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemB.2 Bugcheck PacketsBugchecks are the result of some firmware-dete

Appendix B: EEPROM-Resident Bugcheck and Event LogsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System B-3B.2.1 POST Failure PacketsPOST failure packets are stored whenever

General Description and Specifications1-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System1.3 SPECIFICATIONSThis section of provides the performance, physical, environm

Appendix B: EEPROM-Resident Bugcheck and Event LogsB-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemDirectory Failure Event Log PacketsDirectory failure event logs are

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System C-1Appendix CUPDATING THE FIRMWAREThis appendix explains how to update the tape system’s PCBA-resident firmware.C.1 Over

Appendix C: Updating the FirmwareC-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemNOTEOn UN*X systems, use the FTP utility to transfer the binary firmware image. Besur

Appendix C: Updating the FirmwareQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System C-3NOTEIf the WRITE PROTECTED indicator does not blink, check that:1. POST passed2. Th

Appendix C: Updating the FirmwareC-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemWhen the drive code update is complete, the drive resets, and runs its Power-OnSelf T

Appendix C: Updating the FirmwareQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System C-5Table C—2 Results of Firmware Update (continued)If... Then...1. The tape is NOT a v

Appendix C: Updating the FirmwareC-6 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System D-1Appendix DRUNNING THE BASIC HEALTH CHECK (BHC) TEST VIATHE LIBRARY PORTThis appendix explains how to run the DLT 8000

Appendix D: Running the Basic Health Check (BHC) Test Via the Library PortD-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System E-1Appendix EVISUAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR DLTtapeCARTRIDGESThis appendix explains how to visually inspect a DLTtape Ca

General Description and SpecificationsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-31.3.3 Performance and Timing SpecificationsTable 1−2 provides performance and

Appendix E: Visual Inspection Procedure for DLTtape CartridgesE-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System• Do not insert any cartridge that has been dropped int

Appendix E: Visual Inspection Procedure for DLTtape CartridgesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System E-3Inside and near the center of this opening, you should s

Appendix E: Visual Inspection Procedure for DLTtape CartridgesE-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemFigure E-2 Location of Reel Lock Opening and Spring-Loa

Appendix E: Visual Inspection Procedure for DLTtape CartridgesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System E-56. Ensure that the tape leader within the tape cartridg

Appendix E: Visual Inspection Procedure for DLTtape CartridgesE-6 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System7. Figure 4 shows three different tape cartridge loop p

Appendix E: Visual Inspection Procedure for DLTtape CartridgesQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System E-78. Finally, check for proper operation of the tape cart

Appendix E: Visual Inspection Procedure for DLTtape CartridgesE-8 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System F-1Appendix FTIMEOUT SPECIFICATIONS FOR DLT 8000 TAPESYSTEM SCSI COMMANDSThis appendix provides the timeout specification

Appendix F: Timeout Specifications for DLT 8000 Tape System SCSI CommandsF-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System G-1Appendix GDLT 7000 EMULATION FEATUREThis appendix provides information about using the DLT 7000 emulation feature on a

USER MANUAL STATEMENTS FOR CLASS A EQUIPMENT (continued)USER MANUAL STATEMENTS FOR CLASS B EQUIPMENT (TABLETOP VERSION)This equipment has been tested

General Description and Specifications1-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 1−2 Performance and Timing Specifications (continued)Item SpecificationRE

Appendix G: DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureG-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemEnabling and Clearing the DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureCAUTIONUse Extreme Caution w

Appendix G: DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System G-3What You Should Know About the DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureA DLT 8000 tape system

Appendix G: DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureG-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemVerifying Product Family via the SCSI BusYou can verify a DLTtape system’s produ

Appendix G: DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System G-5SCSI Bus DifferencesThe table below illustrates the SCSI bus differences between

Appendix G: DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureG-6 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemDLT 7000 Drive DLT 8000 DriveDLT 8000 Drive withDLT 7000 EmulationEnabledMODE SE

Appendix G: DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System G-7DLT 7000 Drive DLT 8000 DriveDLT 8000 Drive withDLT 7000 EmulationEnabledPage C1

Appendix G: DLT 7000 Emulation FeatureG-8 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System

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General Description and SpecificationsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-51.3.4 Reliability (Projected)Mean time between failures (MTBF) for the tape syst

General Description and Specifications1-6 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System1.3.6 Temperature and HumidityTable 1−4 provides the temperature and humidity sp

General Description and SpecificationsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-71.3.7 Operating Air VelocityBoth versions of the tape system require an air flow

General Description and Specifications1-8 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 1−5 Vibration and Shock Specifications (continued)Non-Operating (Unpackag

General Description and SpecificationsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-9Table 1−6 Drop SpecificationsNon-Operating (Packaged) Drop SpecificationsTest T

General Description and Specifications1-10 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System1.3.10 Acoustic EmissionsThe following tables provide the tape system’s acousti

General Description and SpecificationsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-111.3.12 Power RequirementsTable 1−10 provides the applicable power requirements

General Description and Specifications1-12 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System1.3.13 Current RequirementsTable 1-11 presents the current requirements for the

General Description and SpecificationsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-131.3.14 Tape System Recording TypeThe tape system uses 2,7 RLL code with DLTTM 2

USER MANUAL STATEMENTS FOR CLASS B EQUIPMENT (continued)

General Description and Specifications1-14 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 1−12 DLTtape Media Specifications (continued)DLTtape Media Type Specific

General Description and SpecificationsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-151.3.16 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) SusceptibilityThis section presents t

General Description and Specifications1-16 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 1−15 Radiated EmissionsNOTETable 1-15 shows the Class B equipment limits

General Description and SpecificationsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 1-17Table 1−18 Conducted SusceptibilityNOTEThe transient voltage is the actual pea

General Description and Specifications1-18 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-1Chapter 2CONFIGURING, INSTALLING, AND OPERATING THETAPE SYSTEMThis chapter contains information needed for the integra

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-2 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System• Always handle the system carefully and gently. A drop of 1/4 i

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-32.2 Configuring and Installing an Integral Tape SystemThis sectio

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-4 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.2.1 Setting the SCSI IDSelect the appropriate SCSI ID (IDs 0

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-5Table 2–1 SCSI ID Jumper SettingsNOTESThe default setting (no ju

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-6 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.2.2 Setting TERM PWRA SCSI bus must be terminated at each end

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-72.2.3 Setting Parity CheckingParity checking is the default sett

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-8 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.2.4 Installing the Tape SystemInstalling the tape system requ

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-9Figure 2–4 Locations and Dimensions for Mounting Holes

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-10 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.2.4.2 Connecting SCSI Bus and Power CablesCarefully connect

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-11Table 2–2 68-Pin Single-Ended Configuration SCSI Connector Sign

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-12 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 2–3 68-Pin Wide LVD Version SCSI Connector Signal NamesS

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-13Table 2–4 68-Pin Differential Version SCSI Connector Signal Nam

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-14 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 2–5 Power Connector Signal NamesPin Signal1 +12 VDC2 Gro

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-152.3 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape SystemThis sectio

Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemvTable of ContentsPageREVISION HISTORY ...

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-16 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemFigure 2–7 Physical Dimensions of DLT 8000 Tabletop System

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-172.3.1 Selecting SCSI IDSelect the appropriate SCSI ID for the ta

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-18 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.3.2 Connecting the SCSI Bus CablesFigure 2-9 shows the locati

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-192.3.3 Installing the AC Power CordWARNINGDo not attempt to modif

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-20 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System115 V220 / 240 VFigure 2–10 AC Power Cord Plug Ends

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-21Figure 2-11 shows the location of the ac power cord connector on

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-22 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.4 The Tape CartridgeThe tape system can use one of the follo

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-232.4.1 Care and Handling of Tape CartridgesAlthough designed and

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-24 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System• The ambient operating environment for the tape cartridge isT

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-252.4.2 Tape Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchFigure 2-12 Write-Pro

Table of Contentsvi Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemCHAPTER 2: CONFIGURING, INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE TAPE SYSTEM2.1 Safety, Handling, and Electrostat

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-26 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemWhen a tape cartridge is loaded in the system and the tape cart

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-272.4.3 Checking a Tape CartridgeBefore you insert any tape cartr

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-28 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.4.4 Loading a CartridgeNOTEBecause this section of the manua

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-291. When the green Operate Handle indicator is steadily illumina

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-30 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.4.5 Unloading a CartridgeNOTEBecause this section of the man

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-313. Remove the cartridge.4. Push the Insert/Release handle to i

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-32 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 2–9 When to Use a Cleaning Cartridge (continued)If It me

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-332.5 Operating the Tape System – Controls and IndicatorsOperatin

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-34 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.5.1 Unload ButtonUse the Unload Button to unload the tape ca

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-352.5.3 Selecting DensityCAUTIONIf the tape is not positioned at

Table of ContentsQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System viiCHAPTER 3: SCSI DESCRIPTION3.1 SCSI Overview ...

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-36 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTo select density on the tape system,Load the tape cartridge in

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-37Table 2–10 Indicator Light Activity During Density SelectionIf…

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-38 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.6 Power On Self Test (POST) and Indicator Activity During P

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-39Table 2–12 Possible Tape System States Following Initialization

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-40 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.7 Tape System Operating Modes and Indicator ActivityTable 2-

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-41illuminate steadily

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-42 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape SystemTable 2–13 Tape System Operating Modes / Indicator Activity (co

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-43(automatic)Tape in Use Indicator and ModesWhenever the yellow Ta

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape System2-44 Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System2.8 Using the DLT 8000 Tape System’s Basic Health Check (BHC) T

Configuring, Installing, and Operating the Tape DriveQuantum DLT 8000 Tape System 2-452.9 TroubleshootingUse Table 2-15 for troubleshooting tips in t