Datasheet

APRIL 2007 STORAGELOADER 2U LTO
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TAPE ALERT FLAGS
 Scan bar code labels
 Prevent the library door from being opened
 Prevent the use of certain operator panel menus
 Inquire about the library serial number
 Perform diagnostics and receive results
 Upload diagnostic data
 Upgrade the library firmware
For more information about SCSI communications, refer to:
 The tape drive’s Product Manual
 The Automation/Drive Interface - Command (ADC)
SCSI COMMANDS
The initiator sends commands to the library through a tape drive via ADI to
request an operation. Ta b l e B - 1 lists and briefly describes the SCSI commands
supported by the library.
Note: For information about tape drive commands, refer to the tape drive
documentation.
Table B-1 SCSI command set supported by the library
When you issue this
command …
OP
Code
The library does this …
INITIALIZE ELEMENT
STATUS
(6 bytes)
07h Checks all element addresses for cartridges and scans bar code labels.
Typical time to complete: 6 seconds/single cell, 120 seconds/20 cells.
Worst case time to complete: 3 hours
INITIALIZE ELEMENT
STATUS WITH RANGE
(10 bytes)
37h Checks a range of elements or all the storage elements for cartridges.
Also scans bar code labels.
Typical time to complete: 6 seconds/single cell, 120 seconds/20 cells.
Worst case time to complete: 3 hours
INQUIRY
(6 bytes)
12h Sends information about its parameters, including the library serial
number, to the initiator.
LOG SELECT
(10 bytes)
4Ch Manages statistical information maintained by the library.
LOG SENSE
(10 bytes)
4Dh Returns statistical and condition information to the initiator.
MODE SELECT
(6 bytes)
15h Accepts specific element addresses, LCD information, and operating
parameters from the initiator. Can also prevent access to selected
operator panel menus.
MODE SENSE
(6 bytes)
1Ah Reports its operating mode parameters to the initiator.