Field Definitions - Spectra Logic Spectra 10000 User Manual

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Field Definitions

Element Address (Byte 00 - 01)
The Element Address field gives the address for the Data Transfer Element whose status
is reported by this element descriptor block.
Access (Byte 02, bit 3)
This field indicates that access to the Data Transfer Element by the Gripper Arm is
allowed. The value reported for this field is 1.
Except (Byte 02, bit 2)
An exception (Except) bit of 1 indicates the element is in an abnormal state.
0 - An exception bit of 0 indicates the element is in a normal state.
1 - If the bit is 1, information on the abnormal state may be available in the ASC
and ASCQ bytes.
Full (Byte 02, bit 0)
The full bit indicates that the element contains a unit of media.
0 - A value of 0 indicates that the element does not contain a unit of media.
1 - A value of 1 indicates that the element does contain a unit of media.
Additional Sense Code (Byte 04, bits 7-0)
The ASC may provide specific information on an abnormal element state. The values in
this field are as defined for the additional sense code of the Request Sense data (see
Additional Sense Code Qualifier (Byte 05, bits 7-0)
The additional sense code qualifier field (ASCQ) may provide specific information on an
abnormal element state. The values in this field are as defined for the additional sense
code of the Request Sense data (see
Chapter 11
on page 109).
on page 109).