Mode Parameter Block Descriptor - Quantum DLT 8000 Product Manual

MODE SELECT Command (6) / (10) (15h) / (55h) (continued)

5.9.1.2 Mode Parameter Block Descriptor

The figure and table that follow provide an illustration and description of the fields that
make up the MODE SELECT command's Mode Parameter Block Descriptor.
Bit 7
Byte
0
(MSB)
1 - 3
4
(MSB)
5 - 7
Figure 5–39 Mode Parameter Block Descriptor — Data Format
6 5
Number of Blocks
Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System
4 3
Density Code
Reserved
Block Length
SCSI Commands
2 1 0
(LSB)
(LSB)
5-77