ATAPI InterfaceChapter 5
Mode Tape Parameters Page
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0 | Page Code | 2Bh | Tape Parameters Page |
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1 | Page Length | 0Eh | 14 Bytes of Information |
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2 | Density in Kilo bits per inch | NN | Density can imply tape format |
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3 | Reserved | 00h | — |
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4 | Reserved (Format Fill Byte) | 00h | Not used, MFM mode is read only |
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5 | BSEG | 20h | Number of Blocks per Segment (32) |
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6,7 | SEGTRK | NNNN | Number of Segments per Track |
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8,9 | TRKS | NN | Number of Tracks (per Tape) |
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10 | MAXSECT | 80h | Max MFM Sector Value (128) |
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11 | MAXCYL | NN | Max MFM Cylinder Value |
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12 | MAXHD | NN | Max MFM Head Value |
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13,14 | Reserved | 0000h | — |
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15 | WDAM,RM,FW (bits | 00h | Not Used, MFM mode is read only |
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This page is used for MFM (Modified Frequency Modulation), or floppy interface tape formats, such as 2080, 2120, TR1, TR2, TR3, etc. The STT8000A supports the reading of MFM tapes, but does not support write or format operations on MFM tapes.
The following fields are changeable: SEGTRK, TRKS, MAXCYL, and MAXHD.
STT8000A Product Manual | Page 51 |
