About This Manual
Quantum DLT 8000 Tape System
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Chapter 3
SCSI Description
This chapter provides a detailed description of the logical interfaces of
the tape system. It describes the product’s compliance with the ANSI
SCSI-2 specification. The system’s many optional features are described
here and throughout the manual.
Chapter 4
Messages
This chapter provides a list and description of most messages supported
by the tape system. The SCSI message system allows communication
between SCSI initiators and SCSI targets (the tape system, in this case)
for interface management and for command elaboration and
qualification.
Chapter 5
SCSI Commands
This chapter describes in detail each command supported by the tape
system. The SCSI command system enables an initiator to direct a tape
system to perform a wide range of operational and diagnostic functions.
Appendix A Definition of Vendor Unique Sense Data Information
Appendix A provides a list of internal status codes related to the
REQUEST SENSE SCSI command.
Appendix B EEPROM-Resident Bugcheck and Event Logs
Appendix B provides an explanation of the event logs stored in semi-
permanent, non-volatile memory.
Appendix C Updating the Firmware
Appendix C provides a step-by-step procedure for updating a tape
system’s PCBA controller-resident firmware.
Appendix D Running the Basic Health Check (BHC) Test via the Library
Port
Appendix D explains how a trained service provider can run the DLT
8000 tape system’s BHC test on a tape drive that is configured as a
component within a library.
Appendix E Visual Inspection Procedure for DLTtape Cartridges
Appendix E explains how to visually inspect a DLTtape cartridge.
Damaged tape cartridges must not be used.
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