TAPE UNIT PARAMETERS M2488 PRODUCT GUIDE
5-16 CG00000-011503 REV. A April 1997
* An Unload is considered to be a ready-to-not-ready transition which can result from the Unload command,
the Move Medium command, or by pressing Reset on the op-panel.
After a Power Up sequence, when the unit is in the READY state, and the
tape format has been determined by the unit. Density Code relating to the tape format
as determined by the unit.
When the unit is in the READY state, and a successful read has been done
from an 18T tape. Density Code 09h
When the unit is in the READY state, and a successful read has been done
from an 36T tape. Density Code 28h
After a successful read or unsuccessful write at BOP, if a previous Mode
Select command had been issued to set the Density Code. Density Code as set by the Mode Select
command.
After a successful read or unsuccessful write at BOP, if the unit has not iden-
tified the tape format. Density Code 28h
After a successful read or unsuccessful write at BOP, if the unit has identified
the tape format. Density Code relating to the tape format
as determined by the unit.
Table 5-16. Density Codes Reported by Mode Sense Command with DENSITY_CODE_28H Configured
WHEN THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE MODE SENSE WILL REPORT