Quantum Instruments DLT 7000 User Manual

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SCSI Description

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Quantum DLT 7000 Tape System

3.5.5.1 Asynchronous Data Transfer

Drive to Initiator Transfer Procedure

1.

The drive drives the DB (0-15, P, & P1) signals to their desired values.

2.

Drive delays at least one deskew delay plus a cable skew delay.

3.

Drive asserts the REQ signal.

4.

Initiator reads the DB (0-15, P, & P1) signals.

5.

Initiator indicates its acceptance of the data by asserting the ACK signal.

6.

When ACK is true at the drive, drive can change or release the DB (0-15,
P, & P1) signals.

7.

Drive negates the REQ signal.

8.

Initiator negates the ACK signal.

9.

Drive can continue the transfer by driving the DB (0-15, P, & P1) signals
and asserting the REQ signal (Steps 1 – 3).

Initiator-to-Drive Transfer Procedure

1.

Drive asserts the REQ signal.

2.

Initiator drives the DB (0-15, P, & P1) signals to their desired values.

3.

Initiator delays at least one deskew delay plus a cable skew delay.

4.

Initiator asserts the ACK signal.

5.

When ACK is true at the drive, drive reads the DB (0-15, P, & P1)
signals.

6.

Drive negates the REQ signal.

7.

Initiator can change or release the DB (0-15, P, & P1) signals.

8.

Initiator negates the ACK signal.

9.

Drive can continue the transfer by asserting the REQ signal (Step 1).

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