Fujitsu MAC3091 User Manual

MAA3182 SERIES  
MAB3091, MAB3045 SERIES  
MAC3091, MAC3045 SERIES  
DISK DRIVES  
PRODUCT MANUAL  
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FOR SAFE OPERATION  
Handling of This manual  
This manual contains important information for using this product. Read thoroughly before  
using the product. Use this product only after thoroughly reading and understanding  
especially the section “Important Alert Items” in this manual. Keep this manual handy, and  
keep it carefully.  
FUJITSU makes every effort to prevent users and bystanders from being injured or from  
suffering damange to their property. Use the product according to this manual.  
Functional Limitations  
There may be certain functional limitations concerning the specifications and functions of the  
products covered by this manual depending on the equipment version, especially concerning  
the following functions.  
Versions in which there functions can be used will be communicated through  
“ENGINEERING CHANGE REQUEST/NOTICE”, issued by Fujitsu.  
Function  
Equipment Version Which Supports These Functions  
Equipment EPROM Standard INQUIRY Data Product  
Version No. Version Revision (ASCII)  
No.  
READ RAM Command  
WRITE RAM Command  
These commands cannot be used in the current version.  
(Proceed to the Copyright Page)  
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Related Standards  
Specifications and functions of products covered by this manual comply with the following  
standards.  
Standard (Text) No.  
Name  
Enacting Organization  
American National  
ANSI X3.131-1986  
American National Standard for  
Information Systems—Small Computer Standards Institute  
System Interface (SCSI)  
(ANSI)  
ANSI X3.131-1994  
X3T9.2/85-52 Rev 4.B  
X3T9.2 855D Rev 12  
X3T10/10T1D Rev 6  
American National Standard for  
Information Systems—Small Computer Standards Institute  
System Interface - 2(SCSI-2) (ANSI)  
American National  
COMMON COMMAND SET (CCS) American National  
of the Small Computer  
System Interface (SCSI)  
Standards Institute  
(ANSI)  
WORKING DRAFT Information  
Technology SCSI-3 Parallel Interface Standards Institute  
(ANSI)  
American National  
Dfaft proposed  
American National  
Standards Institute  
(ANSI)  
American National Standard for  
Information Systems—SCSI-3  
Fast-20 Parallel Interface  
(Fast 20-SCSI)  
All Right Reserved, Copyright © 1997, 1998 Fujitsu Limited  
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PREFACE  
This manual describes the MAA3182xx (hereafter, MAA31xxxx), MAB3091xx, MAB3045xx  
(hereafter, MAB30xxxx), MAC3091xx, MAC3045xx (hereafter, MAC30xxxx) series 3.5-inch fixed  
disk drives with an embedded SCSI controller.  
This manual details the specifications and functions of the above disk drive, and gives the requirements  
and procedures for installing it into a host computer system.  
This manual is written for users who have a basic understanding of fixed disk drives and their use in  
computer systems. The MANUAL ORGANIZATION section describes organization and scope of this  
manual. The need arises, use the other manuals.  
Chapter 1  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
This chapter introduces the MAA31xxxx, MAB30xxxx and MAC30xxxx series disk drives and  
discusses their standard features, hardware, and system configuration.  
Chapter 2  
SPECIFICATIONS  
This chapter gives detailed specifications of the MAA31xxxx, MAB30xxxx and MAC30xxxx series  
disk drives and their installation environment.  
Chapter 3  
DATA FORMAT  
This chapter describes the data structure of the disk, the address method, and what to do about media  
defects.  
Chapter 4  
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS  
This chapter describes the basic physical and electrical requirements for installing MAA31xxxx,  
MAB30xxxx and MAC30xxxx series disk drives.  
Chapter 5  
INSTALLATION  
This chapter explains how to install MAA31xxxx, MAB30xxxx and MAC30xxxx series disk drives. It  
includes the notice and procedures for setting device number and operation modes, mounting the disk  
drive, connecting the cables, and confirming drive operation.  
Chapter 6  
DIAGNOSIS and MAINTENANCE  
This chapter describes the automatic diagnosis, and maintenance of the MAA31xxxx, MAB30xxxx  
and MAC30xxxx series disk drive.  
APPENDIX  
A to E  
The appendixes give supplementary information, including the locations of mounting setting terminals  
and connectors, a list of setting items, the signal assignments of interface connectors, lists of model  
names and product numbers, and SCSI interface functions.  
The model numbers have a suffix that describes the electrical requirements of the SCSI interface  
between host system and disk drive, the data formatted at the factory and device type.  
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CONVENTIONS  
This manual uses the following conventions for alerts to prevent physical or property damages to users  
or by standards.  
DANGER  
DANGER indicates that personal injury will occur if the user does not perform the procedure  
correctly.  
WARNING  
WARNING indicates that personal injury could occur if the user does not perform the procedure  
correctly.  
CAUTION  
CAUTION indicates that either minor or moderate personal injury may occur if the user does not  
perform the procedure correctly.  
NOTICE  
NOTICE indicates that inconvenience to the user such as damages to the product, equipment, data,  
and/or other property may occur if the user does not pay attention or perform the procedure correctly.  
IMPORTANT  
IMPORTANT indicates information that the helps the user use the product more effectively.  
Indicates  
This manual indicates;  
Decimal number: Indicates as it is.  
Hexadecimal number: Indicates as X’17B9’, 17B9h, or 17B9H  
Binary number: Indicates as “010”  
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DISCLAIMER  
Failure of the MAA31xxxx, MAB30xxxx and MAC30xxxx series intelligent disk drive is defined as a  
failure requiring adjustments, repairs, or replacement. Fujitsu is not responsible for drive failures  
caused by misuse by the user, poor environmental conditions, power trouble, host problems, cable  
failures, or any failure not caused by the drive itself.  
The suffix of the model name of the disk drive varies depending on the electrical requirements,  
capacity, and data format at factory shipment of the SCSI, i.e., the interface for connecting the three  
device types or host system and the disk drives (Note 1). However, in this manual, the typical model  
names (Note 2) are used unless otherwise noted. These disk drives may be called intelligent disk  
drives (IDD), drives, or devices in this manual.  
Note 1:  
Model names  
M AA 3 182 SC  
Interface types  
SP: Single-Ended, 16-bit SCSI  
SC: Single-Ended, 16-bit SCSI SCA2 connector  
Formatted capacity (100 MB units)  
Disk size  
Type  
3: 3.5 inch  
AA: 1.6-inch height (7,200rpm)  
AB: 1-inch height (7,200rpm)  
AC: 1-inch height (10,033rpm)  
Note 2:  
Type model name  
Type model  
name  
Model name  
MAA3182  
MAB3091  
MAB3045  
MAC3091  
MAC3045  
MAA3182SP, MAA3182SC  
MAB3091SP, MAB3091SC  
MAB3045SP, MAB3045SC  
MAC3091SP, MAC3091SC  
MAC3045SP, MAC3045SC  
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MANUAL ORGANIZATION  
PRODUCT  
MANUAL  
1. General Description  
2. Specifications  
3. Data Format  
(This manual)  
4. Installation Requirements  
5. Installation  
6. Diagnostics and Maintenance  
SCSI Physical  
Interface  
1. SCSI Bus  
2. SCSI Message  
Specifications  
3. SCSI Bus Error Recovery Processing  
SCSI Logical  
Interface  
Specifications  
1. Command Processing  
2. Data Buffer Management  
3. Command Specification  
4. Sense Data and error Recovery Procedure  
5. Disk Medium Management  
Maintenance  
Manual  
1. Specifications and Equipment Configuration  
2. Maintenance and Diagnostic  
3. Error Analysis  
4. Removal and Replacement Procedures  
5. Principle of Operation  
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CONTENTS  
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................... 1-1  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Standard Features ........................................................................................................... 1-2  
Hardware Structure......................................................................................................... 1-5  
System Configuration..................................................................................................... 1-10  
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... 2-1  
2.1 Hardware Specifications................................................................................................. 2-1  
2.1.1 Model name and part number......................................................................................... 2-1  
2.1.2 Function specifications................................................................................................... 2-2  
2.1.3 Environmental specifications.......................................................................................... 2-4  
2.1.4 Error rate......................................................................................................................... 2-5  
2.1.5 Reliability....................................................................................................................... 2-5  
2.2  
SCSI Function Specifications......................................................................................... 2-7  
CHAPTER 3 DATA FORMAT ............................................................................................ 3-1  
3.1 Data Space...................................................................................................................... 3-1  
3.1.1 Cylinder configuration.................................................................................................... 3-1  
3.1.2 Alternate spare area ........................................................................................................ 3-5  
3.1.3 Track format ................................................................................................................... 3-6  
3.1.4 Sector format .................................................................................................................. 3-8  
3.1.5 Format capacity .............................................................................................................. 3-10  
3.2  
3.3  
Logical Data Block Addressing...................................................................................... 3-11  
Defect Management........................................................................................................ 3-12  
3.3.1 Defect list ....................................................................................................................... 3-12  
3.3.2 Alternate block allocation............................................................................................... 3-12  
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 4-1  
4.1  
Mounting Requirements................................................................................................. 4-1  
4.1.1 External dimensions ....................................................................................................... 4-1  
4.1.2 Mounting........................................................................................................................ 4-6  
4.1.3 Notes on mounting ......................................................................................................... 4-6  
4.2  
Power Supply Requirements .......................................................................................... 4-11  
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4.3  
Connection Requirements .............................................................................................. 4-14  
4.3.1 Single-ended 16-bit SCSI model (MAA31xxSP, MAB30xxSP, MAC30xxSP) ............ 4-14  
4.3.2 SCA2 type SCSI model (MAA31xxSC, MAB30xxSC, MAC30xxSC)......................... 4-22  
4.3.3 Cable connector requirements ........................................................................................ 4-24  
4.3.4 External operator panel................................................................................................... 4-28  
CHAPTER 5 INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 5-1  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
Notes on Handling Drives .............................................................................................. 5-1  
Connections.................................................................................................................... 5-3  
Setting Terminals............................................................................................................ 5-5  
5.3.1 SCSI ID setting............................................................................................................... 5-7  
5.3.2 Each mode setting .......................................................................................................... 5-8  
5.3.3 Write protect, terminating resistor setting....................................................................... 5-9  
5.3.4 Mode settings ................................................................................................................. 5-10  
5.4  
Mounting Drives ............................................................................................................ 5-11  
5.4.1 Check before mounting .................................................................................................. 5-11  
5.4.2 Mounting procedures...................................................................................................... 5-11  
5.5  
5.6  
Connecting Cables.......................................................................................................... 5-12  
Confirming Operations after Installation and Preparation for use .................................. 5-13  
5.6.1 Confirming initial operations.......................................................................................... 5-13  
5.6.2 Checking SCSI connection............................................................................................. 5-15  
5.6.3 Formatting ...................................................................................................................... 5-18  
5.6.4 Setting parameters .......................................................................................................... 5-20  
5.7  
Dismounting Drives ....................................................................................................... 5-24  
CHAPTER 6 DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE...................................................... 6-1  
6.1 Diagnostics..................................................................................................................... 6-1  
6.1.1 Self-diagnostics .............................................................................................................. 6-1  
6.1.2 Test programs................................................................................................................. 6-4  
6.2  
Maintenance Information ............................................................................................... 6-5  
6.2.1 Maintenance requirements.............................................................................................. 6-5  
6.2.2 Revision numbers........................................................................................................... 6-7  
APPENDIX A LOCATIONS OF CONNECTORS, SETTING TERMINALS, AND  
TERMINATING RESISTORS...................................................................... A-1  
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A.1  
A.2  
Locations of Connectors and Setting Terminals  
(MAx3xxxSC: SCA2 type 16-bit SCSI)......................................................................... A-2  
Locations of Connectors and Setting Terminals  
(MAx3xxxSP: single-ended type 16-bit SCSI)............................................................... A-3  
APPENDIX B SETTING TERMINALS................................................................................ B-1  
B.1 Setting Terminals (MAx3xxxSP: Single-ended 16-bit SCSI)......................................... B-2  
APPENDIX C CONNECTOR SIGNAL ALLOCATION .................................................... C-1  
C.1  
C.2  
SCSI Connector Signal Allocation: SCA2 type 16-bit SCSI......................................... C-2  
SCSI Connector Signal Allocation: Single-ended type 16-bit SCSI.............................. C-3  
APPENDIX D MODEL NAMES AND PRODUCT NUMBERS ......................................... D-1  
D.1 Model Names and Product Numbers.............................................................................. D-2  
APPENDIX E SCSI INTERFACE FUNCTIONS ................................................................. E-1  
E.1 SCSI interface function specifications............................................................................ E-2  
Index............................................................................................................................................ IN-1  
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FIGURES  
page  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
1.5  
1.6  
1.7  
1.8  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
4.8  
4.9  
4.10  
4.11  
4.12  
4.13  
4.14  
4.15  
4.16  
MAA31xxSC outer view................................................................................................ 1-5  
MAA31xxSP outer view ................................................................................................ 1-6  
MAB30xxSC outer view ................................................................................................ 1-6  
MAB30xxSP outer view................................................................................................. 1-7  
MAC30xxSC outer view ................................................................................................ 1-7  
MAC30xxSP outer view................................................................................................. 1-7  
Disk/head configuration ................................................................................................. 1-8  
System configuration...................................................................................................... 1-10  
Cylinder configuration.................................................................................................... 3-2  
Spare area in cylinders.................................................................................................... 3-5  
Alternate cylinder ........................................................................................................... 3-5  
Track format ................................................................................................................... 3-6  
Track skew/cylinder skew .............................................................................................. 3-7  
Sector format .................................................................................................................. 3-8  
Alternate block allocation by FORMAT UNIT command ............................................. 3-14  
Alternate block allocation by REASSIGN BLOCKS command..................................... 3-15  
External dimensions (MAA31xxSC).............................................................................. 4-2  
External dimensions (MAA31xxSP) .............................................................................. 4-3  
External dimensions (MAB30xxSC, MAC30xxSC) ...................................................... 4-4  
External dimensions (MAB30xxSP, MAC30xxSP)....................................................... 4-5  
IDD orientation............................................................................................................... 4-6  
Mounting frame structure ............................................................................................... 4-7  
Limitation of side-mounting........................................................................................... 4-7  
Surface temperature measurement points (MAA31xxxx/MAB30xxxx/MAC30xxxx) .. 4-8  
Service clearance area..................................................................................................... 4-9  
Air pressure adjustment hole .......................................................................................... 4-10  
Current waveform (+12 VDC)........................................................................................ 4-11  
Power on/off sequence (1).............................................................................................. 4-11  
Power on/off sequence (2).............................................................................................. 4-12  
Power on/off sequence (3).............................................................................................. 4-12  
AC noise filter (recommended) ...................................................................................... 4-13  
Connectors and terminals location (single-ended 16-bit SCSI) ...................................... 4-14  
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4.17  
4.18  
4.19  
4.20  
4.21  
4.22  
4.23  
4.24  
4.25  
4.26  
4.27  
4.28  
5.1  
16-bit SCSI interface connector...................................................................................... 4-15  
Power supply connector (16-bit SCSI model) ................................................................ 4-15  
External operator panel connector (CN1) ....................................................................... 4-16  
External operator panel connector (CN7) ....................................................................... 4-17  
16-bit SCSI ID external input......................................................................................... 4-18  
Output signal for external LED ...................................................................................... 4-19  
Cables connection (16-bit SCSI model) ......................................................................... 4-21  
Connectors and terminals location of SCA2 type SCSI model....................................... 4-22  
SCA2 type SCSI connector ............................................................................................ 4-23  
SCSI cable connector...................................................................................................... 4-25  
SCSI cable termination................................................................................................... 4-27  
External operator panel circuit example (MAx3xxxSP) ................................................. 4-28  
SCSI bus connections..................................................................................................... 5-3  
MAx3xxxSP setting terminals position.......................................................................... 5-5  
Setting terminals (MAx3xxxSP)..................................................................................... 5-6  
Checking the SCSI connection (A)................................................................................. 5-16  
Checking the SCSI connection (B)................................................................................. 5-17  
Revision label................................................................................................................. 6-7  
Indicating revision numbers ........................................................................................... 6-8  
Locations of connectors and setting terminals  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
6.1  
6.2  
A.1  
(MAx3xxxSC, SCA2 type 16-bit SCSI)............................................................................ A-2  
Locations of connectors and setting terminals  
A.2  
(MAx3xxxSP, single-ended type 16-bit SCSI) .................................................................. A-3  
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TABLES  
page  
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
Function specifications................................................................................................... 2-2  
Environmental/power requirements................................................................................ 2-4  
SCSI function specifications........................................................................................... 2-7  
Zone layout and track capacity (MAA31xxxx) .............................................................. 3-3  
Zone layout and track capacity (MAB30xxxx) .............................................................. 3-3  
Zone layout and track capacity (MAC30xxxx) .............................................................. 3-3  
Format capacity .............................................................................................................. 3-10  
Surface temperature check point..................................................................................... 4-8  
External inputs for operating terminating resistor (16-bit single-ended type) ................ 4-20  
Recommended components for connection.................................................................... 4-24  
Total cable length of SCSI cable .................................................................................... 4-26  
SCSI cable requirements................................................................................................. 4-26  
SCSI ID setting (single-ended 16-bit SCSI model: MAx3xxxSP).................................. 5-7  
Setting SCSI terminal power supply (single-ended 16-bit SCSI model: MAx3xxxSP) . 5-8  
Motor start mode setting (single-ended 16-bit SCSI model: MAx3xxxSP) ................... 5-8  
Write protect setting (single-ended 16-bit SCSI model: MAx3xxxSP) .......................... 5-9  
Setting of connection of terminating resistor on SCSI interface  
(single-ended 16-bit SCSI model: MAx3xxxSP) ........................................................... 5-9  
Default mode settings (by CHANGE DEFINITION command)..................................... 5-10  
Setting check list (MAx3xxxSP) .................................................................................... 5-11  
Self-diagnostic functions ................................................................................................ 6-1  
Setting terminal: CN6 (MAx3xxxSP)............................................................................ B-2  
Setting terminal: CN7 (MAx3xxxSP)............................................................................ B-3  
SCSI connector (SCA2 type, 16-bit SCSI): CN1........................................................... C-2  
SCSI connector (single-ended type 16-bit SCSI): CN1................................................. C-3  
MAA, MAB and MAC series model names and product numbers ................................ D-2  
SCSI interface function specifications............................................................................ E-2  
5.6  
5.7  
6.1  
B.1  
B.2  
C.1  
C.2  
D.1  
E.1  
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CHAPTER 1  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
1.1 Standard Features  
1.2 Hardware Structure  
1.3 System Configuration  
This chapter describes the feature and configuration of the intelligent disk drives (IDD).  
IDDs are high performance large capacity 3.5-inch fixed disk drives with an embedded SCSI  
controller.  
The interface between the IDD and host system is based on SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)  
standard [ANSI X3.131 - 1986: Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), ANSI X3.131-1994: Small  
Computer System Interface - 2 (SCSI-2)].  
The flexibility and expandability of the SCSI, as well as the powerful command set of the IDD, allow  
the user to construct a high-performance reliable disk subsystem with large storage capacity.  
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1.1  
Standard Features  
(1)  
Compactness  
Since the SCSI controller circuit is embedded in the standard 3.5-inch fixed disk drive form  
factor, the IDD is extremely compact. The IDD can be connected directly to the SCSI bus of  
the host system .  
(2)  
(3)  
(4)  
SCSI/CCS standard  
The IDD provides not only SCSI basic functions but also the following features:  
·
·
·
·
Arbitration  
Disconnection/reselection  
Data bus parity  
Command set which meets the logical specification of the SCSI CCS (Common  
Command Set for Direct Access Device) requirements (Rev. 4.B)  
The SCSI commands can manipulate data through logical block addressing regardless of the  
physical characteristics of the disk drive. This allows software to accommodate future  
expansion of system functions.  
8-bit SCSI/16-bit SCSI  
The IDD has 16-bit data width (16-bit SCSI), which have the wide transfer function suitable  
for SCSI-3.  
·
·
8-bit SCSI: Up to eight SCSI devices can be connected on the same SCSI bus.  
16-bit SCSI: Up to 16 SCSI devices can be connected on the same SCSI bus.  
For the ultra SCSI model, number of connectable SCSI devices on the same SCSI bus is varied  
as follows.  
·
·
Up to 4 SCSI devices having capacitance of 25 pF: Cable length of up to 3.0 m.  
5 to 8 SCSI devices having capacitance of 25 pF: Cable length of up to 1.5 m  
High speed data transfer  
·
·
8-bit SCSI:  
The data transfer rate on the 8-bit SCSI bus is 6 MB/s maximum in  
asynchronous mode, 20 MB/s in synchronous mode.  
16-bit SCSI: The data transfer rate on the 16-bit SCSI bus is 12 MB/s maximum in  
asynchronous mode, 40 MB/s in synchronous mode.  
Such a high data transfer rate on the SCSI bus can be useful with the large capacity buffer in  
the IDD.  
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The maximum data transfer rate in asynchronous mode may be limited by the response  
time of initiator and the length of SCSI bus length. The maximum data transfer rate in  
synchronous mode on the single-ended SCSI bus may be limited by the cable length,  
transmission characteristics of the SCSI bus and the connected SCSI device number.  
(5)  
Continuous block processing  
The addressing method of data blocks is logical block address. The initiator can access data  
by specifying block number in a logically continuous data space without concerning the  
physical structure of the track or cylinder boundaries.  
The continuous processing up to [64K-1] blocks in a command can be achieved, and IDD can  
perform continuous read/write operation when processing data blocks on several tracks or cylinder.  
(6)  
512 KB programmable multi-segment data buffer  
Data is transferred between SCSI bus and disk media through the embedded 512 KB data  
buffer in the IDD. This buffer can be divided into maximum 16 areas. This feature provides  
the suitable usage environment for users.  
Since the initiator can control the disconnect/reconnect timing on the SCSI bus by specifying  
the condition of stored data to the data buffer or empty condition of the data buffer, the  
initiator can perform the effective input/output operations with utilizing high data transfer  
capability of the SCSI bus regardless of actual data transfer rate of the disk drive.  
(7)  
(8)  
(9)  
Read-ahead cache feature  
After executing the READ command, the IDD reads automatically and stores (prefetches) the  
subsequent data blocks into the data buffer (Read-ahead caching).  
The high speed sequential data access can be achieved by transferring the data from the data buffer  
without reaccessing the disk in case the subsequent command requests the prefetched data blocks.  
Command queuing feature  
The IDD can queue maximum 128 commands, and optimizes the issuing order of queued  
commands by the reordering function. This feature realizes the high speed processing.  
Recordering algorithm is adopted to prevent a specific command from staying in a queue for  
more than 3 seconds.  
Reserve and release functions  
The IDD can be accessed exclusively in the multi-host or multi-initiator environment by using  
the reserve and release functions.  
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Error recovery  
The IDD can try to recover from errors in SCSI bus or the disk drive using its powerful retry  
processing. If a recoverable data check occurs, error-free data can be transferred to the  
initiator after being corrected in the data buffer. The initiator software is released from the  
complicated error recover processing by these error recovery functions of the IDD.  
(11)  
(12)  
(13)  
Automatic alternate block reassignment  
If a defective data block is detected during read, the IDD can automatically reassign its  
alternate data block.  
Programmable data block length  
Data can be accessed in fixed-block length units. The data block length is programmable, and  
can at initializing with a multiple of two for the 512 to 528 bytes.  
Defective block slipping  
A logical data block can be reallocated in a physical sequence by slipping the defective data  
block at formatting. This results in high speed contiguous data block processing without a  
revolution delay due to defective data block.  
(14)  
(15)  
High speed positioning  
A rotary voice coil motor achieves fast positioning.  
Large capacity  
A large capacity can be obtained from 3.5-inch disk drives by dividing all cylinders into  
several partitions and changing the recording density on each partition (constant density  
recording). The disk subsystem with large capacity can be constructed in the good space  
efficiency.  
(16)  
(17)  
Start/Stop of spindle motor  
Using the SCSI command, the host system can start and stop the spindle motor.  
Diagnosis  
The IDD has a diagnostic capability which checks internal controller functions and drive  
operations to facilitate testing and repair.  
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(19)  
(20)  
1.2  
Low power consumption  
By using highly integrated LSI components, the power consumption of the IDD is very low,  
and this enables the unit to be used in wide range of environmental conditions.  
Low noise and low vibration  
Approx. 4.2 bels for the IDD. This makes it ideal for office use. The IDD has rubber  
vibration isolators, which minimize the transfer of vibration.  
Microcode downloading  
The IDD implements the microcode download feature.  
maintainability of the IDD and function enhancing.  
This feature achieves easy  
Hardware Structure  
An outer view of the IDD is given in Figures 1.1 to 1.4. The IDD is composed of the disk,  
head, spindle motor, hermetically sealed disk enclosure (DE) with actuator and air circulation  
filter, as well as read/write pre-amp with the print card unit (PCA) of the controller.  
Figure 1.1 MAA31xxSC outer view  
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