3 Functional Description

3-1

Write Operations

3-2

Data Flow and Data Compression

3-2

Streaming and Start/Stop Modes

3-4

Thresholds During a Write Operation

3-5

Error Detection, Correction, and Recovery Procedures

3-6

Read Operations

3-7

Thresholds During a Read Operation

3-8

4 Requirements for Use

4-1

Installation Requirements

4-2

Requirements for Setting the SCSI ID

4-2

Requirements for Mounting the Tape Drive

4-3

Requirements for SCSI Bus Termination

4-6

Requirements for Connecting a SCSI Cable

4-7

Operation 4-11

 

Power-On Mode

4-11

Tape Drive Controls

4-11

Device States

4-11

Loading Data Cartridges

4-14

Unloading Data Cartridges

4-15

Resetting the Tape Drive

4-16

Using SCSI Commands

4-17

Preventive Maintenance

4-17

Cleaning the Tape Drive

4-17

Determining When the Tape Drive Needs Cleaning

4-18

Loading New Microcode

4-18

Shipping Requirements

4-19

Shipping Cartons

4-19

Unpacking and Packing Instructions

4-20

5 Interface Specifications

5-1

SCSI Features

5-2

Physical Path

5-2

SCSI Messages

5-3

SCSI Commands

5-4

Using SCSI Commands

5-6

Writing Data

5-6

Reading Data

5-6

Erasing Data

5-6

Searching for Data

5-7

Copying Microcode

5-7

Inquiring About Tape Drive Status

5-7

Performing Diagnostic Tests

5-8

Setting Operating Parameters

5-8

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EXB-8205 and EXB-8505

510504

 

(Standard and XL)

 

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Exabyte EXB-8505 8mm manual Requirements for Use, Functional Description