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3.5.2 Values
The data to the right of the colon after a value name represents the current value of
that item. There are several types of values:
3.5.2.1
Numeric Values
These values may contain leading zeros. Some leading zeros are displayed during ed-
iting, but are blank up to the first non-zero digit when the menu is exited. Valid val-
ues are separately determined for each item and are always within a contiguous
range. All numeric values carry and borrow to or from their more significant digits.
There are three types of numeric values found within the system:
•
Unsigned Decimal Values
Examples:
•
Signed Decimal Values
These values are always indicated by the presence of a plus or minus sign
in front of the numeric value. The plus or minus signs are editable.
Examples:
•
Hexadecimal Values
These values are always unsigned and consist of the digits 0-9, and upper
case letters A-F. Leading zeros are always indicated.
Examples:
3.5.2.2
Alpha/Numeric Values
These values can contain up to 96 different characters including ten numerals (0-9),
upper and lower case letters and special characters, such as spaces, dashes, etc. There
is no roll-over between digits.
Example:
Qualstar RLS-8236
3.5.2.3
Multiple Choice Values
Each multiple-choice value has its own list of valid choices. These values are not ed-
itable. The choices available may vary with different system configurations.
Examples:
YES, NO, BOTH, FRONT, HOST
501510 Rev. S
.
T1: Random
In this example, Tape Drive T1 is in the Random mode
and is set to SCSI ID 4. Pressing the ENTER key when
selected will enter the Tape Drive T1 sub-menu.
23, 07, 123
+07, +7, -123
003F, FE10
The Operator Interface
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