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SCSI Messages
The SCSI message system supported by the tape drive allows
communication between the initiator and the tape drive for physical
path management. Table 5-1 lists the SCSI messages supported by the
EXB-8205, EXB-8205XL, EXB-8505, and EXB-8505XL.
RefertotheEXB-8205 and EXB-8505 SCSI Reference for detailed
information about SCSI communications and messages.
Hex Value Description
In
(Tape drive to
initiator)
Out
(Initiator to
tape drive)
00h Command Complete
4
01h Extended Message
(Synchronous Data
Transfer Request)
44
02h Save Data Pointers
4
03h Restore Pointers
4
04h Disconnect
4
05h Initiator Detected Error
4
06h Abort
4
07h Message Reject
44
08h No Operation
4
09h Message Parity Error
4
0Ch Bus Device Reset
4
80h or C0h Identify
44
Table 5-1 SCSI messages
May 1994 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 5-3
(Standard and XL)
5 Interface Specifications