Mode Select (6)
Julyl 2017 Command Set 57
Parameter List Length
The parameter list length field specifies the length in bytes of the mode parameter
list that shall be contained in the data out sent by the host. The parameter list
length is the sum of the length of the mode page header and one or more mode
pages.
If the parameter length results in the truncation of the mode parameter header or
mode page, then the command shall be terminated with CHECK CONDITION
status, with the sense key set to ILLEGAL REQUEST, and the additional sense code
set to PARAMETER LIST LENGTH ERROR.
A value of 00h is not considered an error.
HP Bridged Tape Drive Parameter List Lengths:
• 14h = Disconnect Reconnect Page
• 0Ch = Logical Unit Page
• 0Ch = Fibre Channel Port Control Page
• 14h = SAS Port Control Page
• 68h = SAS Phy Control and Discover Mode Subpage
• 10h = Informational Exceptions Tape Alert Mode Page
• 18h = Element Address Assignment Page
IBM Bridged Tape Drive Parameter List Lengths:
• 10h = Informational Exceptions Tape Alert Mode Page
• 18h = Element Address Assignment Page