Table 3–1 Implemented Ansi Scsi-2 Commands; Scsi Commands - Quantum DLT 8000 Product Manual

SCSI Description
3.2

SCSI Commands

ANSI classifies SCSI commands as mandatory, optional, or vendor-specific. The
mandatory and optional commands implemented for the drives are summarized in Table
3–1 and described fully in Chapter 5, SCSI Commands.
Command
ERASE
INQUIRY
LOAD UNLOAD
LOCATE
LOG SELECT
LOG SENSE
3-2
Table 3–1 Implemented ANSI SCSI-2 Commands
Code Class
19h Mandatory
12h Mandatory
1Bh Optional
2Bh Optional
4Ch Optional
4Dh Optional
Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System
Description
Causes part of the entire tape medium
to be erased, beginning at the current
position on the logical unit.
Requests that information about the
tape drive be sent to the initiator.
Causes tape to move from not ready to
ready. Prior to performing the load
unload, the target ensures that all data,
filemarks, and/or setmarks shall have
transferred to the tape medium.
Causes the target to position the logical
unit to the specified block address in a
specified partition. When complete, the
logical position is before the specified
position.
Provides a means for the initiator to
manage statistical information
maintained by the drive about the drive.
This standard defines the format of the
log pages but does not define the exact
conditions and events that are logged.
Provides a means for the initiator to
retrieve statistical information
maintained by the drive about the drive.