1.
Introduction
1.1
Scope
This product specification describes the Qualstar RLS-8350 tape library, subsequently
referred to in this specification as the RLS or library. It also provides detailed
specifications of the product and is intended for use by individuals evaluating,
purchasing and/or integrating the RLS library products.
1.2
Supplemental Documentation
For information about the data interface, or other information outside the scope of
this manual, please refer to the appropriate documents listed below. The following
Qualstar and ANSI documents supplement this specification:
Subject
Document
Qualstar
Document
Number
Installation & Operation
RLS-8350/85XXX Series
Installation and Operation Manual
511000
Service
RLS-8350/85XXX Series
Technical Service Manual
511010
Approved Data Cartridges
Product Information Note
PIN-038
Barcode Label Specifications
Product Information Note
PIN-040
SCSI Command Information
RLS SCSI-2 Interface Manual
501551
SCSI-1
ANSI X3.131-1986
N/A
SCSI-2
ANSI X3.131-1994
N/A
SCSI Parallel Interface-2 Specification (SPI-2)
ANSI X3.302-1998
N/A
SCSI Architecture Model-2 (SAM-2)
ANSI INCITS 366-2003
N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands (SPC)
ANSI X3.301-1997
N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands - 2 (SPC-2)
ANSI INCITS 351-2001
N/A
SCSI-3 Primary Commands - 3 (SPC-3)
ANSI INCITS 408-2005
N/A
SCSI-3 Media Changer Commands (SMC)
ANSI INCITS 314-1998 [R2003]
N/A
Automation/Drive Interface - Transport Protocol (ADI) ANSI INCITS 406-2005
N/A
Automation/Drive Interface - Commands (ADI)
ANSI INCITS 403-2005
N/A
Serial Attached SCSI - 1.1 (SAS-1.1)
ANSI INCITS 417-2006
N/A
Table 1-1 Applicable Documents
511002
Rev
07-01-19
Introduction
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