Seagate Medalist 2160N (ST52160N) Product Manual page 111

Medalist pro series scsi interface drives
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Medalist Pro 2160N/2160WC Product Manual, Rev. A
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6–7 (default)
changeable
8–9 (default)
changeable
10–11 (default)
changeable
12–15 (default)
changeable
Byte 2
The buffer full ratio field indicates, on Read commands,
how full the drive's buffer is before reconnecting. The drive
rounds up to the nearest whole logical block. This parame-
ter is the numerator of a fraction that has 256 as its
denominator.
Byte 3
The buffer empty ratio field indicates, on Write com-
mands, how empty the drive's buffer is before reconnect-
ing to fetch more data. The drive rounds up to the nearest
whole logical block. This parameter is the numerator of a
fraction that has 256 as its denominator.
Bytes 4–5
The bus inactivity limit field indicates the time, in 100- sec
increments, that the drive can assert the Busy signal
without handshakes until it disconnects. The drive can
round down to its nearest capable value. If the bus inac-
tivity limit is 0000
for 1 msec without handshakes.
Bytes 6–7
The disconnect time limit field indicates the minimum
time, in 100- sec increments, that the drive remains
disconnected until it attempts to reconnect. A value of 0
indicates that the drive is allowed to reconnect immedi-
ately.
Bytes 8–9
The connect time limit field indicates the maximum time,
in 100- sec increments, that the drive should remain
connected until it attempts to disconnect. The drive may
round to its nearest capable value. A value of 0 means
that the drive can remain connected indefinitely until it
tries to disconnect.
Bytes 10–11 Reserved
Bytes 12–15 Reserved
Disconnect time limit (0000
0000
H
Connect time limit (0000
0000
H
Reserved (0000
)
H
0000
H
Reserved (00000000
H
00000000
H
, the drive maintains the BSY– signal
H
101
)
H
)
H
)

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