7.0 General
7.1 Introduction
This specification describes the host interface of DYLA-2xxxx.
The interface conforms to the Working Document of Information technology - AT Attachment-3 Interface
(ATA-3) Revision 6 dated on October 26, 1995. with certain limitations described in 8.0, "Deviations From
Standard" on page 59.
DYLA-2xxxx support following new functions included in ATA-3 standard.
Ultra D M A Transfer Command
Security Mode Feature Set
S.M.A.R.T.(Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) Function
DYLA-2xxxx support following functions as Vendor Specific Function.
Format Unit Function
Adaptive Battery Life Extender (ABLE-2) Feature
Protected Area Function
7.2 Terminology
Device
Device indicates DYLA-2xxxx.
Host
Host indicates the system that the device is attached to.
First Command
The command which is executed first right after power on reset or hard reset when
the initial power mode at power on is Standby mode.
INTRQ
Interrupt request (Device or Host)
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