Seagate STT8000A manual Tape format

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	Table of Contents
Mode Parameter Header	49
Mode Block Descriptor	49
Mode Medium Partition Page	50
Mode Capabilities and Mechanical Status Page	50
Mode Tape Parameters Page	51
Read command	52
Read Position command	53
Request Sense command	55
Rewind command	57
Space command	58
Test Unit Ready command	59
Write command	60
Write Filemark command	61
Write Buffer (download microcode) command	62
Tape format	63
Introduction	63
Tape partitioning	63
Track positions	63
Track numbering	64
Track format	64
Frames	64
Blocks	66
Tape reference servo pattern	66
Write equalization	67
Randomization	67
Theory of operations	69
Overview	69
Block diagram	69
Mechanics	70
Cartridge load mechanism	70
Capstan drive motor assembly	70
Chassis	70
Control circuits	71
Head design	71
Flash EEPROM	71
Sensors and switches	71
Media—Travan minicartridges	72

STT8000A Product Manual

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Contents STT8000A Atapi Minicartridge Drive Product Manual Page FCC Notice Important Information About This Manual Table of Contents Atapi interface Tape format Glossary Acronyms and measurements Drive overview IntroductionSTT8000A internal drive without mounting brackets Features Minicartridge technology overview Typical system configurationsSoftware Flash EepromReferences Chapter Title Description About this manualPhysical specifications SpecificationsOverview STT8000A 3.5-Inch mount general dimensions Specification Measurement Power specificationsFeature Specification Performance specificationsEnvironmental requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalMean-Time-Between Failures ReliabilityMean-Time-To-Repair Tape capacities and formats Recommended tapesTUV & IEC-RHEINLAND Regulatory complianceHandling guidelines InstallationIntroduction Before you beginJumper block and jumper settings Setting jumpersAligning the drive in the computer Installing the driveMounting dimensions Mounting holes on internal drive without mounting brackets Pin Assignment Description Source ATA-2 Interface pin assignmentsREQ Chapter Installation Front panel LED Drive operation and maintenanceLoading and unloading cartridges Using Travan cartridgesTravan cartridge write-protect switch-locked position Setting the write-protect switchLoading revised firmware via Seagate firmware cartridge Caring for tape cartridges Care and maintenance of the drive and cartridgesCaring for the drive Capstan Tape Head Troubleshooting Chapter Atapi interface ATA-2 SignalsATA-2 Interface Abrt ATA registersBits Mnemonic Description Previous Cmd Int Reason Supported ATA CommandsFeature Number Set Feature Commands Atapi Identify Device A1h Atapi Packet Command A0h DSC Atapi interfaceErase command Bit Byte Inquiry commandLoad/Unload command Locate command Log Select command Log Sense command Following table presents the Error Counter Page layout Error Counter Page ReadFollowing table presents the Tape Capacity Page layout Tape Capacity Page CodeMode Select command Code Description Mode Sense commandMode Block Descriptor Mode Parameter HeaderMode Capabilities and Mechanical Status Mode Medium PartitionMode Tape Parameters Read command Following table describes the Read Position layout Read Position commandChapter Atapi Interface Request Sense command Following table describes the Request Sense layout Rewind command Space command Test Unit Ready command Write command Write Filemark command Write Buffer download microcode command Tape partitioning Tape formatTrack positions Track format Track numberingFrames General track layout Blocks Tape reference servo patternRandomization Write equalizationChapter Tape format Theory of operations Block diagramChassis Capstan drive motor assemblyMechanics Cartridge load mechanismControl circuits Sensors and switchesHead design Travan minicartridge Media-Travan minicartridgesGlossary Appendix a Glossary Glossary Appendix a Glossary Acronyms and abbreviations Acronyms and measurementsLSI Measure Meaning Units of measurementAppendix B Acronyms and Measurements