Seagate STT8000A manual Tape format

	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

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