Specifications

ATAPI For Streaming Tape QIC-157 Rev B
66
a) report a medium-type value as described for item (2) if no preceding MODE SELECT
command has been issued for the currently loaded cartridge.
b) report a medium-type value as provided by the last successful MODE SELECT command
for the currently loaded cartridge.
5. Following a successful unload operation, while not ready, the Device shall report the most recent
medium-type code value as determined by items (2) through (4) above.