F3 Serial Port Diagnostics PDF

F3 Serial Port Diagnostics

This document uses the following conventions:

- Items highlighted in red indicate a command or feature that is not fully functional. Issuing
these commands or selecting these features may produce unexpected results.
Serial Port Diagnostic Modes

The Serial Port interface for platform drives operates in the following three modes:
(1) ESLIP Mode
Power-on default, This mode is enabled by Control-T.
In this mode, the drive will respond only to ESLIP encoded packets received over the
serial port interface. The ASCII diagnostic commands described in this document are
not available in this mode. In this mode, the native interface (SATA, SCSI, SAS, FC)
is alive. This is the default power on mode for the serial port interface.
- Entering a Control-T character from YASPP (or any similar host serial port
program) while the drive serial port is in ASCII Online mode or ASCII
Diagnostic mode will switch the serial port to ESLIP mode.
- Entering a Control-R character while the drive serial port is in ESLIP mode
will switch the serial port to ASCII Online mode.
- Entering a Control-Z character while the drive serial port is in ESLIP mode
will switch the serial port to ASCII Diagnostic mode.
(2) ASCII Online Mode
This mode is enabled by Control-R.
In this mode, the drive will respond only to the ASCII Online commands described in
this document. It will not respond to ESLIP encoded packets received over the serial
port interface. In this mode, the native interface (SATA, SCSI, SAS, FC) is alive.
- Entering a Control-R character from YASPP (or any similar host serial port
program) while the drive serial port is in ESLIP mode or ASCII Diagnostic
mode will switch the serial port to ASCII Online mode.
- Entering a Control-Z character while the drive serial port is in ASCII Online
mode will switch the serial port to ASCII Diagnostic mode.
- Entering a Control-T character while the drive serial port is in ASCII Online
mode will switch the serial port to ESLIP mode.
(3) ASCII Diagnostic Mode
This mode is enabled by Control-Z.
In this mode, the drive will respond to all ASCII commands described in this document.
It will not respond to ESLIP encoded packets received over the serial port interface.
In this mode, the native interface (SATA, SCSI, SAS, FC) is not alive.
- Entering a Control-Z character from YASPP (or any similar host serial port
program) while the drive serial port is in ESLIP mode or ASCII Online mode will
switch the serial port to ASCII Diagnostic mode.
- Entering a Control-R character while the drive serial port is in ASCII Diagnostic
mode will switch the serial port to ASCII Online mode.
- Entering a Control-T character while the drive serial port is in ASCII Diagnostic
mode will switch the serial port to ESLIP mode.
Serial Port Diagnostic Command Levels
All Level Commands

Carriage Return Command: Abort
'/' Command: Change Diagnostic Command Level
'+' Command: Peek Memory Byte
'-' Command: Peek Memory Word
'=' Command: Poke Memory Byte
'@' Command: Batch File Label
'|' Command: Batch File Terminator
'*' Command: Special Batch File Function
'A' Command: Set Test Space
'L' Command: Enable Looping
Level 1 Commands
'B' Command: Buffer Display
'D' Command: Memory Block Display
'G' Command: Generic Read/Write Request
'I' Command: Buffer DLL Tune
'N' Command: SMART Control
'S' Command: Edit Processor Memory Byte
'U' Command: Edit Buffer Memory Byte
'c' Command: Buffer Compare
'e' Command: Spin Down and Reset Drive
'm' Command: Edit Processor Memory Word
Level 2 Commands
'C' Command: Buffer Copy
'E' Command: Display / Edit Log
'F' Command: Modify Track Defect List
'H' Command: Select Logical Head
'I' Command: Display / Modify Adaptive Parameter
'I,0' Command: Display / Modify CAP
'I,1' Command: Display / Modify RAP revision 02
'I,2' Command: Display / Modify SAP
'I,3' Command: Display / Modify RW Working Parameters
'J' Command: Particle Sweep
'K' Command: Set Tracking Offset
'M' Command: Set Diag Idle Mode
'N' Command: Set Direct Write Mode
'O' Command: Seek Repeatedly Between Physical Cylinders
'P' Command: Set Buffer Pattern
'Q' Command: Write, Read, Read CHS
'R' Command: Read CHS
'S' Command: Seek to Logical Cylinder and Head
'T' Command: Measure Throughput
'U' Command: Spin Up Drive
'V' Command: Read Verify CHS
'W' Command: Write CHS
'X' Command: Display Track Information
'Y' Command: Set Retries - Non-DERP
'Y' Command: Set Retries - DERP

'Z' Command: Spin Down Drive
'c' Command: Buffer Compare
'h' Command: Translate Physical Sector
'i' Command: Display Defects On Current Track
'j' Command: Read Wedge
'l' Command: Translate Logical Sector
'o' Command: Corrupt LBA
'r' Command: Read Long CHS or Read System CHS
's' Command: Seek to Physical Cylinder and Head
't' Command: Translate Wedge
'u' Command: Enable/Disable Channel/Preamp Register Display
'v' Command: Convert Data Track Percentage To Servo Offset Count
'w' Command: Write Long CHS or Write System CHS
'x' Command: Display Zone Information
'y' Command: Set DERP Retry State
'z' Command: Write Wedge
'7' Command: Write Verify CHS
Level 3 Commands
'D' Command: Measure Seek Access Time
'O' Command: Seek Repeatedly Between Physical Cylinders
'Q' Command: Write, Read, Write, Read CHS
'R' Command: Read Current Servo Destination
'V' Command: Read or Write Power ASIC Register
'b' Command: Load/Unload Heads
'c' Command: Measure Latch Force

'f' Command: Real Time Servo Trace
'p' Command: Translate Physical Sector
'q' Command: Translate Logical Sector
Level 4 Commands
'B' Command: Enable / Disable RVFF
'D' Command: Measure Seek Access Time
'K' Command: Set Tracking Offset
'O' Command: Display Micro Jog for Logical Cylinder and Head
'U' Command: Servo Batch Test sub commands
'e' Command: Enable / Disable PES Output
'l' Command: Scan Track for Servo Defects and ZAP
't' Command: Display / Modify ZAP Table
'u' Command: Set Seek Speed
'v' Command: Butterfly Seek Test
Level 5 Commands
'B' Command: Servo Bode Plot
'C' Command: Generic Servo Command
'D' Command: Read / Unlock DDR Buffer
'E' Command: Measure Disc Eccentricity
'F' Command: Drive Free Fall Protection
'G' Command: Select Servo Controller
'R' Command: Read Servo RAM at Address
'S' Command: Enter Servo Matlab Shell
'U' Command: Enable / Disable Servo Updates
'W' Command: Write Servo RAM at Address

'Z' Command: Read Zap from Disc to Table
'd' Command: Disable / Enable Servo ZAP coefficients and ZAP read
'i' Command: Read Servo Symbol Table at Index
'r' Command: Read Servo RAM at Index
'w' Command: Write Servo RAM at Index
Level 6 Commands
'B' Command: Run Batch File
'D' Command: Display Batch File
'E' Command: Enter Batch File
Level 7 Commands
'D' Command: Display Temperature
'I' Command: Display / Modify Adaptive Parameter
'I,0' Command: Display / Modify CAP
'I,2' Command: Display / Modify SAP
'I,3' Command: Display / Modify RW Working Parameters
'K' Command: Set Track Format
'Q' Command: Write, Read, Read CHS
'R' Command: Read CHS

'U' Command: Channel Temperature Adjustment
'W' Command: Write CHS
'X' Command: Display Preamp Head Resistance
'b' Command: Erase Track
'c' Command: Off Track Capability
'h' Command: Mark Media Flaw
'i' Command: Generic Read/Write Request
'm' Command: Display Directed Offline Scan Information
'r' Command: Read Non-Volatile Adaptive Parameters
's' Command: Write Peripheral Register - channel or preamp
't' Command: Read Peripheral Register - channel or preamp
'u' Command: Enable / Disable Write Fault
'w' Command: Save Adaptives To Flash
'x' Command: Display Zone Information
Level 8 Commands
'C' Command: Servo Diagnostic Sub Commands
'R' Command: Read Current Servo Destination
'd' Command: Head Smash Test
Level A Commands
'C' Command: Translate PBA
'D' Command: Translate Symbols From Index

'F' Command: Translate LBA
'M' Command: Set Controller Test Port
'P' Command: Merge Alternate List into Slip List
'Q' Command: Write, Read, Read LBA
'R' Command: Read LBA
'S' Command: Seek to LBA
'W' Command: Write LBA
'c' Command: Translate Logical Cylinder, Logical Head and Logical Sector
'd' Command: Translate Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Sector
'e' Command: Translate Nominal Cylinder and Logical Head
'f' Command: Translate Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Wedge
'l' Command: Display Track Information
Level C Commands
'Q' Command: Display ASCII Command Information
'T' Command: Goop Plot
Level E Commands
'B' Command: Write Wedge
'C' Command: Read Wedge
'm' Command: Fast MSESER Measurement
'o' Command: Fine RW Offset Measurement
'w' Command: Slow Write CHS
Level F Commands

'D' Command: Memory Block Display
'V' Command: Buffer Compare
'b' Command: Set Baud Rate
'r' Command: Read System CHS
't' Command: Write Peripheral Register - channel or preamp
'z' Command: SATA Debug Athos Shanghai 390
'z' Command: SATA Debug Athos MiPhy 365
'z' Command: SATA Debug SPI SSIP
Level G Commands
'B' Command: Fill Correction Buffer
'C' Command: Copy Correction Buffer
'D' Command: Display Correction Buffer
'F' Command: Fill Super Parity RAM
'G' Command: Display Super Parity RAM
Level H Commands
'b' Command: Contact Detect
Level L Commands
'C' Command: Copy Log File
'D' Command: Display Log File
'E' Command: Enable / Disable Logging
'I' Command: Display Log File Information
'c' Command: Create Log File
'd' Command: Delete Log File
'i' Command: Initialize Log File
Level T Commands
'B' Command: Set Baud Rate
'F' Command: Set Congen Parameter
'O' Command: Select Data Output Mode
'P' Command: Download Generic File
'R' Command: Read Non-Volatile Adaptive Parameters
'T' Command: Odd Even Encroachment Test
'V' Command: Display Defect Lists
'W' Command: Save Adaptives To Flash
'Z' Command: Erase Seacos Data and Code
'i' Command: Initialize Defect List
'm' Command: Format Partition
'[' Command: ASCII Log Control
Online Commands
Carriage Return Command: Abort
ESCAPE Command: Abort Looping Command or Batch File
Space Command: Pause Output
'!' Command: Display Current Read Channel Settings
'$' Command: Display Read/Write Statistics By Zone
'.' Command: Display Active Status

'`' Command: Display Read/Write Statistics
'<' Command: Decrement Read/Write Scope Sync
'>' Command: Increment Read/Write Scope Sync
'?' Command: Display Diagnostic Buffer Information
'{' Command: Toggle EIB-Specific R/W Tracing
'~' Command: Display Native Interface Command State
Control A Command: Display Firmware Revision
Control B Command: Get Thermistor Temperature
Control C Command: Firmware Reset
Control D Command: Toggle R/W Tracing
Control E Command: Display Native Interface Configuration
Control F Command: Display Native Interface Read Cache Information
Control I Command: Display Controller Registers
Control K Command: Display DST Status
Control L Command: Display Sign On Message
Control N Command: Toggle R/W Tracing
Control P Command: Toggle Diag Idle Mode
Control Q Command: Resume Interface Task
Control R Command: Enable ASCII Online Serial Port Mode
Control S Command: Pause Interface Task
Control T Command: Enable ESLIP Serial Port Mode
Control U Command: Display Congen
Control V Command: Toggle Interface Command Echo
Control W Command: Enable and Init RW Statistics
Control X Command: Display Native Interface and Read/Write Command History
Control Y Command: Display DST Status
Control Z Command: Enable ASCII Diagnostic Serial Port Mode
Control \ Command: Toggle Debug Display Enable
Serial Port Diagnostic Commands
Abort (All Levels and Online Carriage Return)
Description:
This command terminates any diagnostic command that is in progress and disables looping.
Quick Help:
"Abort";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Combined the PSG Diagnostic Error Codes (PSGDEC) and the Diagnostic External
Test Service Error Codes (DETSEC) into a single set of Diagnostic Error Codes
(DiagError).
Abort Looping Command or Batch File (Online ESCAPE)
Description:
This command aborts the looping of a diagnostic command or the execution of a Batch
File.
Quick Help:
"AbortLoopOrBatchFile";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
ASCII Log Control (Level T '[')
Description:
This command performs various functions associated with the ASCII Log. THe ASCII Log
is used to capture ASCII data transfered to the host over the Serial Port Interface.
Quick Help:
"AsciiLogControl, [[LogFunction],[Log]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Select ASCII Log Function.
This parameter selects the following ASCII log functions.
0x09 - Append data to end of ASCII Log.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 9, ASCII data entered from the serial port
will be appended to the end of the ASCII log. Entering a carriage return
terminates the ASCII data to be appended.
0x0A - Enable ASCII Logging.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0xA, ASCII Logging will be enabled. When
enabled, ASCII Logging will capture all data transfered to the host
over the serial port interface to the ASCII Log.
0x0B - Disable ASCII Logging.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0xB, ASCII Logging will be disabled.
0x0C - Save ASCII Log.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0xC, the ASCII Log will be copied to the log
specified by Parameter 1.
0x0D - Display ASCII Log.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0xD, the ASCII Log will be displayed.
Type:
Unsigned 8-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
1 - Log Number.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0xC, this parameter specifies the number of the log
to which the ASCII Log is to be copied. If Parameter 0 is not equal to 0xC, this
parameter will not be used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
If an error occurred, the following information will be displayed.
"DiagError aaaaaaaa "
where
aaaaaaaa is the Diagnostic Error Code
If no error occurred and the contents of an ASCII Log are being displayed,
"Log c Entries d"

(Followed by the ASCII data contained in log)
where
c is the log number
d is the number of valid ASCII characters contained in the log
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Batch File Label (All Levels '@')
Description:
This command places a label in a Batch File that can be the destination for Batch File
branch instructions. See the Special Batch File Function command (All Levels '*') for
a description of the available branch instructions.
Quick Help:
"BatchFileLabel, @[LabelNum]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Label Number.
This parameter specifies the Label Number. The Batch File branch instructions
specify this value as the branch destination.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xF
Default: None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Batch File Terminator (All Levels '|')
Description:
This command terminates the entry and execution of a Batch File.
Quick Help:
"BatchFileTerminator, |";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Buffer Compare (Level 1, 2 'c', Level F 'V')
Description:
The Buffer Compare command compares the contents of the specified source buffer
block(s) to the specified reference buffer block(s) and returns an error if a
miscompare is detected.
Quick Help:
Level 1 and 2
"BufferCompare, c[SrcBlk],[RefBlk],[NumBlks],[ContOnErr]";
Level F
"BufferCompare, V[SrcBlk],[RefBlk],[NumBlks],[ContOnErr]";
Input Parameters:
0 - First Source Buffer Block Number.
If this parameter is entered, it specifies the number of the first buffer block
that contains the source data to be compared.
Type:
Range:
0 to Buffer Size (in blocks) minus 1
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the first block of the Diagnostic
Read Buffer will be the first source block.
1 - First Reference Buffer Block Number.
to which the source data is to be compared.
Type:
Range:
Write Buffer will be the first reference block.
2 - Number of Buffer Blocks to Compare.
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive buffer blocks to be compared.
Type:
Range:
1 to maximum number of buffer blocks
Default: If Parameters 0, 1 and 2 are not entered, the entire Diagnostic Read
Buffer will be compared to the Diagnostic Write Buffer. If Parameter 2
is not entered and either Parameter 0 or 1 is entered, a single buffer

block will be compared.
3 - Continue on Error option.
If this parameter is entered, the compare operation will compare all of the
specified bytes and display an error for each miscompare that is detected.
If this parameter is not entered, the compare operation will stop when the
first miscompare is detected.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
If the error is a buffer miscompare, the following additional information will be
displayed.
"at SrcBlk = cccc Addr = dddddddd Data = ee, RefBlk = ffff Addr = gggggggg Data = hh"
where
cccc is the number of the Source Buffer Block in which the miscompare occurred.
dddddddd is the address of the Source Buffer byte that miscompared.
ee is the value of the Source Buffer byte that miscompared.
ffff is the number of the Reference Buffer Block in which the miscompare occurred.
gggggggg is the address of the Reference Buffer byte that miscompared.
hh is the value of the Reference Buffer byte that miscompared.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Buffer Copy (Level 2, 7, F 'C')
Description:
The Buffer Copy command copies the contents of the specified source buffer block(s)
to the specified destination buffer block(s).
Quick Help:
"BufferCopy, C[SrcBlk],[DestBlk],[NumBlks]";
Input Parameters:
0 - First Source Buffer Block Number.
that contains the source data to be copied.
Type:
Range:
Read Buffer will be the first source block.
1 - First Destination Buffer Block Number.
to which the source data is to be copied.
Type:
Range:
Write Buffer will be the first destination block.
2 - Number of Buffer Blocks to Copy.
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive buffer blocks to be copied.
Type:
Range:
1 to maximum number of buffer blocks
Default: If Parameters 0, 1 and 2 are not entered, the entire Diagnostic Read
Buffer will be copied to the Diagnostic Write Buffer. If Parameter 2
is not entered and either Parameter 0 or 1 is entered, a single buffer
block will be copied.
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Buffer Display (Levels 1, 2, 7, F, H 'B')
Description:
The Buffer Display command reads and displays the contents of the specified buffer
blocks. Optionally, the buffer data being displayed can be compared to a specified
compare buffer blocks, with miscomparing bytes displayed as highlighted text.
Quick Help:
"BufferDisplay, B[DisplayBlk],[RefBlk],[NumBlks],[Opts],[SymBits]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Display Buffer Block.
This parameter specifies the number of the first buffer block to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to last buffer block number
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the First block of Diagnostic Read
Buffer will be displayed.
1 - Reference Buffer Block.
This parameter specifies the number of the first buffer block that will be
compared to the blocks being displayed. Bytes that miscompare will be
displayed as highlighted text.
Type:
Range:
Default: If this parameter is not entered and the Display Buffer Block is
located in the Diagnostic Read Buffer, the corresponding block in
the Diagnostic Write Buffer will be used as the Reference Buffer
Block.
2 - Number of Blocks.
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive buffer blocks to be display.
Type:
Range:
1 to the number of buffer blocks
Default: 1
3 - Options.
This parameter is a bit-significant value that selects the following options.
Bits 31-1: not used
Bit 0:
Disable pause after each block displayed.

If this bit is cleared, the display will pause after each block
and wait for the user to enter a character.
If this bit is set, all of the requested blocks will be displayed

without pausing.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 (Enable pause after each block displayed)

4 - Symbol Size.
If this parameter specifies the size, in bits, of the symbols to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
1 to 32
Default: 8
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the following header will be displayed.
"Buffer Block cccc (eee Bytes/Block)"
"Buffer Block cccc compared to Buffer Block dddd (eee Bytes/Block)"
or
where
cccc is the number of the Buffer Block being displayed.
dddd if the number of the Buffer Block to which the displayed block is
being compared.
eee is the number of bytes per block.
If the memory data is being displayed as bytes, the following information will be
displayed following the header.
" Addr
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F"
"ffffffff gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg gg" (repeated)
where
ffffffff is the buffer address of the first byte in the row.
gg is the buffer data byte.
If the memory data is being displayed as non-8-bit symbols, the following information
will be displayed following the header.
"Symbol Size = hh bits"
"Sym 0 1 2 ... "
"iii jj jj jj ... "
(repeated)
where
hh is the size, in bits, of the symbols being displayed.
iii is the number of the first symbol in the row.
jj is the buffer symbol. The number of characters displayed for each symbol
will vary depending on the symbol size.
If the displayed data is being compared to a reference buffer block, the bytes or
symbols that are not equal to the reference will be displayed as highlighted text.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Buffer DLL Tune (Level 1 'I')
Description:
This command exercises the DRAM read clock DLL tuning routines.
Quick Help:
"BufferDllTune, I[action][DLL]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Action Value.
This parameter specifies what action to take.
0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
9:
Display value currently in bypass register

not used
Enable periodic compensation.
Disable periodic compensation.
Enable display of compensation.
Disable display of compensation.
Set new bypass value to specified value.
Type:
unsigned 32 bit value
Range:
0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9
Default: 0 ( display current bypass register value )

1 - New Value.
This parameter specifies the new DLL value to load.
Type:
unsigned 32 bit value
Range:
0 to 0x1FF
Default: none
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, then the output of this command will be displayed as follows:
Current reg = 92
Examples:
Example #1:
To display current DLL values:
F3 1>I
Example #2:
To turn on display of DLL values:
F3 1>I4
Example #3:
To turn off periodic DLL updates:
F3 1>I3
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Butterfly Seek Test (Level 4 'v')
Description:
The Butterfly Seek Test commmand performs the following seeks on the specified head:
1) Seek to specified 1st cylinder ( minimum cyl addr , OD ) , then to specified
2nd cylinder ( maximum cyl addr , ID ) .
2) Increment 1st cyl, decrement 2nd cyl , seek to 1st , then 2nd .
3) Repeat 2) until seek has again reached original OD and ID cylinders,
but in opposite order of original seek.
4) Decrement 1st cyl, increment 2nd cyl , seek to 1st , then 2nd .
5) Repeat 4) until seek has again reached original OD and ID cylinders.
6) Repeat Steps 2) through 5) until test duration or desired number
seeks is complete.
Quick Help:
"ButterflySeekTest, v[StartPhyCyl0],[StartPhyCyl1],[NumSkPairs],[NumSeconds],[Hd]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Starting first Physical cylinder of seek
Expected to be OD-most bound, but code functions correctly with either OD or ID .

Type:
Signed 32-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: Minimum ( OD ) physical cylinder for current head

1 - Starting Second Physical cylinder of seek
Expected to be ID-most bound, but code functions correctly with either OD or ID .
Type:
Signed 32-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: Maximum ( ID ) physical cylinder for current head

2 - Number of seek pairs ( a seek to "second" cylinder, then to "first" ) to do
for this test if Parameter 3 not entered,
ELSE time in seconds to run seek test
ELSE if == 0 , continue test for large arbitrary time .
Type:
Unigned 32-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 5 ( Seconds )
3 - Select test duration to be time or number of seek pairs. If not entered ,

perform Parameter 2 seek pairs . If entered, run seeks for Parameter 2 seconds,
for "forever", or for number of seconds specified by parameter 2 .
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 ( Perform counted seeks, not timed )

4 - Head on which to perform seek test
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Change Diagnostic Command Level (All Levels '/')
Description:
This command selects the specified Diagnostic Level.
Quick Help:
"ChangeDiagLevel, /[Level]";
Input Parameters:
0 - New Diagnostic Level.
This parameter specifies the new Diagnostic Command Level to be selected. The
following Diagnostic Command Levels are currently supported:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L and T
Optionally, the new level can be followed by a Diagnostic Command for the specified
level. In this case, the new level will be selected and the specified command will
be executed. Parameters 1, 2, 3, etc. will specify Parameters 0, 1, 2, etc. of the
Diagnostic Command. For example, entering "/2S200,0" at the diagnostic prompt
"F3 1>"
F3 1>/2S200,0
F3 2>
will change the diagnostic level from 1 to 2, seek to cylinder 200 head 0 and leave
the diagnostic level set to 2.
Type:
ASCII character
Range:
A single ASCII character
Default: Level T
Output Data:
The Diagnostic Level is displayed followed by the command prompt.
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Channel Temperature Adjustment (Level 7 'U')
Description:
This command tweaks the write power and fly height values based on the specified
temperature value.
Quick Help:
"ChannelTemperatureAdj, U[TweakTemperature],[Partition],[Hd],[Zone],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Tweak Temperature in degrees Celsius.
This parameter specifies the temperature (in degrees Celsius) with which the
write power and fly height are to be tweaked.
Type:
Signed 8 bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, the current thermistor

temperature will be used.
1 - Partition
This parameter specifies the media partition on which the write power and
fly height will be tweaked with the temperature.
0x00
0x01
0x10
0x20
=
=
=
=
User Partition
System Partition
User Partition
System Partition
Type:
Range:
0, 1, 10 hex or 20 hex
Default: 0
2 - Head
This parameter specifies the head or heads to tweak the write power and fly
height. If parameter 2 is 0xFF, the write current and fly heigth will be
tweaked on all heads in the zone or zones specified by parameter 3. If
parameter 2 is not entered, the write current and fly height values will be
tweaked on the current head in the zone or zones specified by parameter 3.
Type:
Range:
Defined by RAP.
Default: None
3 - Zone
This parameter specifies the zone or zones to tweak the write power and fly
height. If parameter 3 is 0xFF, the write current and fly height will be
tweaked in all zones on the head or heads specified by parameter 2. If
parameter 3 is not entered, the write current and fly height values will be
tweaked in the current zone on the head or heads specified by parameter 2.
Type:
Range:
Defined by RAP.
Default: None
4 - Channel Temperature Adjustment Option.
This parameter is a bit significant value that specifies how the channel
temperature adjustment are to be applied. The bits are defined as follows:

Bits 15-2: not used
Bit 1: Disable Heater Value Tweak.
If this bit is equal to 1, the read heat, write heat and preheat
will not be tweaked with the temperature. However the heat values
in the working memory will be updated with the value from the RAP
in the memory. If this bit is equal to 0, the heat values will be
tweaked with the tmeperature.
Bit 0: Disable Write Power Tweak.
If this bit is equal to 1, the write current, write current damping
and write current damping duration will not be tweaked with the
temperature. However the write power in the working memory will be
updated with the value from the RAP in the memory. If this bit is
equal to 0, the write power will be tweaked with the tmeperature.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 (Enable Write Power Tweak)
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the following will be displayed
"Write Current = a"
"Write Damping = b"
"Write Damping Duration = c"
where
a is a hex value of write current
b is a hex value of write damping
c is a hex value of write damping duation

where
"WL = a.bbbbbbsEscc"
"dCT = d.ffffffsEsgg"
"Read Fly Height = h.iiiiiisEsjj"
"Write Fly Height = k.llllllsEsmm"
"Preheat = hh, Write heat = hh, Read heat = hh"
where
a.bbbbbbsEscc is a floating point value for write loss
d.ffffffsEsgg is a floating point value for delta clearance due to temperature
h.iiiiiisEsjj is a floating point value for read fly height
k.llllllsEsmm is a floating point value for write fly height
hh are heater DAC values for preheat, write heat, and read heat
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Added option bit 1 to directly use heat values from RAP without
any tweaking.
(DiagError).
Contact Detect (Level H 'b')
Description:
This commmand exercises a simple method of Delta PES contact detection. The methodology is
heavily leveraged from Self Test FW Test 35.
Quick Help:
"ContactDetect, b[Flags],[Revs],[BaselineRevs],[StartWedge],[A],[B],[C],[D],[E],[StartHt],[HtI
"[FixedPESThresh],[FilterDelta]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Flags
Bit 0 Search Mode
0 = Heater Only
1 = Write+Heat
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 indicates Heater only search

1 - Number of iterations
If entered, this parameter contains the number of Fast IO iterations (almost analogous to
revolutions) to measure for contact detect measurement point.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 50
2 - Baseline iterations
If entered, this parameter contains the number of Fast IO iterations (almost analogous to
revolutions) to measure for contact detect baseline measurement.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 50
3 - Starting wedge
This number is the starting wedge from Index.
Type:
Range:
0x0000 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
4 - Fast IO "A" wedges
This parameter specifies the "A" pre write/read number of wedges for Fast IO.
Type:
Range:
0x0000 to 0xFFFE
Note there is a memory limitation on this value, this # wedges directly
impacts memory set aside for Fast IO.
Default: Scales with number of Servo wedges/track.
5 - Fast IO "B" wedges
This parameter specifies the "B" write/read number of wedges for Fast IO.
Type:
Range:
0x0000 to 0xFFFE
6 - Fast IO "C" wedges
This parameter specifies the "C" post write/read number of wedges for Fast IO.
Type:
Range:
0x0000 to 0xFFFE
7 - Fast IO "D" wedges
This parameter specifies the "D" secondary write/read number of wedges for Fast IO.
Type:
Range:
0x0000 to 0xFFFE
Default: 0
8 - Fast IO "E" wedges
This parameter specifies the "E" post secondary write/read number of wedges for Fast IO.
Type:
Range:
0x0000 to 0xFFFE
Default: 0
9 - Starting heater DAC
This number is the starting heater DAC.
Type:
Range:
0x00 to 0xFF
Default: 0
10 - Heater DAC coarse increment
This number is the coarse heater DAC increment.
Type:
Range:
0x00 to 0xFF
Default: 1
11 - Fixed PES Threshold
This number is the fixed PES threshold.
Type:
Decimal float
Range:
14 character entry
Default: 0.05
12 - Filter Delta
This number is the filter delta.
Type:
Range:
0x00 to 0xFF
Default: 70
Output Data:
"DiagError aaaaaaaa R/W Status c R/W Error dddddddd"
where
c is the status returned by the R/W subsystem
dddddddd is the error code returned by the R/W subsystem
If the Verbose Formatted ASCII Data Output Mode is selected:
Bit 0:
Bits 31-1:
Displays a legthy list of parameter initialization.

NA
Standard display:
Parameter setup
Heater Only Search
Revs aa
BaselineRevs bb
APreWrNumSvoWedges cccc
BWrNumSvoWedges dddd
CPostWrNumSvoWedges eeee
DRdNumSvoWedges ffff
EPostRdNumSvoWedges gggg
HeaterStart hh
HeaterIncr ii
PesThreshold +j.jjjjjjE+j
FilterDelta kk
where
aa, bb number of iterations of Fast IO measurements.
cccc Fast IO "A" parameter.
dddd Fast IO "B" parameter.
eeee Fast IO "C" parameter.
ffff Fast IO "D" parameter.
gggg Fast IO "E" parameter.
hh Heater Start.
ii Heater Increment.
+j.jjjjjjE+j Fixed PES Threshold.
kk Filter Delta window.
Contact Detect loop
State DAC dPESSigma
a,
bb, c
a,
bb, c
a,
a,
a,
a,
a,
bb,
bb,
bb,
bb,
bb,
c
c
c
c
c
where
a Contact Detect loop state, defined as:
S searching
DC contact detected
DV contact verified
bb Current heater DAC.
c dPES variance, displayed as Scientific Notation floating point value.
Test Summary ffff
L,
Zone aa
Cyl bbbbbbbb
Hd cc
Freq dddd
IW ee
Ovs ee
Dur ee
ContactVar f
ContactThresh g
Clearance h
Temp ii
M,
IW ee
OVS ee
OSD ee
Read Heat jj
Preheat jj
Write Heat jj
where
aa Target zone.
bbbbbbbb Target cylinder.
cc Target head.
dddd Frequency in MHz.
ee Write powers.
f Variance at contact.
g Threshold of contact.
h Calculated clearance at contact DAC.
ii Current drive temperature.
jj Heater values.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
Initial revision.
Added new parameters:
Starting Heat
Coarse Heater Increment
Fixed PES Threshold
Filter Delta
Added new parameter Baseline Iterations.
This addition lines up naturally with the Iterations parameter, hence all
other parameters shifted down.
(DiagError).
0002.0000
0011.0000
Convert Data Track Percentage To Servo Offset Count (Level 2 'v')
Description:
This command converts the specified data track percentage to a servo offset count for
the current target track.
Quick Help:
"ConvertTrackPercentageToOffsetCount, v[Percentage]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Data Track Percentage.
This parameter specifies the data track percentage for which the servo offset
count is to be displayed. It is in units of 0.1% of the data track width. If
this parameter is not entered, the offset count between track centers will be
displayed. For drives that implement V2BAR, this number will vary with radial
position.
Type:
Signed 16-bit value
Range:
0x8000 to 0x7FFF
Default: 0x3e8 (1000 decimal or 100% offtrack)
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the following information will be displayed.
"Phy Cyl cccccccc Log Hd d Data Track Percentage eeee Servo Offset Count ffff Data T
where
cccccccc is the physical cylinder address
d is the logical head address

eeee is the data track percentage
ffff is the servo offset count that will move the head offtrack by the specified
percentage on the specified track.
wwww is the width of a data track, in units of servo position. Q14 scaling,
so 0x4000 is the width of a data track at nominal TPI (before VTPI and warping)
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Changed to use Q14 servo count, instead of old servo offset count.
Output also changed to include data track width in Q14 servo counts.
(DiagError).
Copy Correction Buffer (Level G 'C')
Description:
This command copies the specified segment of the Correction Buffer to another
place in the same buffer.
Quick Help:
"CopyCorrectionBuffer, C[SrcAddr],[DestAddr],[NumSyms]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Source Address Offset of Correction Buffer.
This parameter specifies the source address offset of the correction buffer.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff,
Default: 0
1 - Destination Address Offset of Correction Buffer.
This parameter specifies the destination address offset of the correction buffer.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
2 - Symbol Count of Correction Buffer Units To Be Copied.
This parameter specifies the count of the symbols in the correction buffer
to be copied.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Copy Log File (Level L 'c')
Description:
This command copies the specified source log file to the specified destination log file.
Quick Help:
"CopyLogFile, C[SrcLog],[DestLog],[AppendOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Source Log Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the log that is the source of the data to
be copied.
The following are the default or special log files supported by the diagnostics:
0x0000: ACTIVE_ERROR_LOG_ID - Indicates the currently active error log.
0x0001: ACTIVE_ASCII_LOG_ID - Indicates the currently active ASCII log.
0x0002: ACTIVE_RW_STATISTICS_LOG_ID - Indicates the currently active R/W statistics log.
0xFFFC: DEFAULT_ERROR_LOG_ID - Indicates the default error log.
0xFFFD: DEFAULT_RW_STATISTICS_LOG_ID - Indicates the default R/W statistics log.
0xFFFE: TEMPORARY_LOG_ID - This log is used internally for copy operations.
0xFFFF: INVALID_LOG_ID - Indicates an invalid log.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
1 - Destination Log Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the log that is the destination of the data
to be copied.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
2 - Append Source Log to Destination Log.
If any value is entered for this parameter, the specified source log will be
appended to the end of the specified destination log.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Corrupt LBA (Level 2 'o')
Description:
This command corrupts blocks in User Area starting at the specified LBA (Logical
Block Address) for the specified number of blocks. Each block will be corrupted by
the specified number of bytes to corrupt. The location within the blocks where the
corruption should occur is determined by the specified offset and option flag. This
Diagnostic command basically does Read Long operation, corrupt the Diag Read buffer
then does Write Long operation with the corrupted Diag Read buffer.
Quick Help:
"CorruptLba, o[Lba],[NumBlocks],[NumBytes],[ByteOffset],[Flags]";
Input Parameters:
0 - LBA (Logical Block Address) Number.
This parameter specifies the address of the first User Area LBA to corrupt.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum User Area LBA
Default: None
1 - Number of Blocks To Corrupt
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive blocks to corrupt.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 1
2 - Number of Bytes To Corrupt.
This parameter specifies the number of bytes to be corrupted for each block.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
3 - Starting Byte Offset for Consecutive Corruption
This parameter specifies the starting byte offset for consecutive corruption.
This parameter is valid only when lower 4 bits of the parameter 4 are all 0.
Consecutive bytes starting from the byte offset specified by this parameter
for the number of bytes specified by the parameter 2 will be corrupted.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
4 - Options
This parameter is a bit-significant value that specifies the following options
Bits 15-5: not used.
Bit 4:
Enable ECC Correction for the Read Long operation part of the
Corrupt LBA diag command.
If this bit is set ECC Correction will be enabled for the read
long operation, else ECC Correction will be disabled.
Bit 0-3:
Region Selector for Corruption

If this is 0 then consecutive bytes specified by parameter 2
and 3 will be corrupted.
If this field is either 0xA, 0xD or 0xE then bytes at random byte
offsets will be corrupted by the number of bytes specified by the
parameter 2.
If this is 0xA then user data region and ECC region will be corrupted.
If this is 0xD only data region will be corrupted.
If this is 0xE only ECC region will be corrupted.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 (ECC Correction disabled, consecutive corruption selected)
Output Data:
and
"Next User LBA eeeeeeee LLL CHS ffffff.g.hhhh PLP CHS iiiiii.j.kkkk"
"Remaining Transfer Length llllllll"
or
"Next System LBA eeeeeeee LLL CHS ffffff.g.hhhh PLP CHS iiiiii.j.kkkk"
where
0 = R/W request completed successfully with error recovery
1 = R/W request completed successfully (no error recovery performed)
2 = R/W request failed
eeeeeeee is the Disk Logical Block Address of the sector in error
ffffff is the Logical Cylinder Address of the sector in error
g is the Logical Head Address of the sector in error
hhhh is the Logical Sector Address of the sector in error
iiiiii is the Physical Cylinder Address of the sector in error
j is the Logical Head Address of the sector in error
kkkk is the Physical Sector Address of the sector in error
llllllll is the number of sectors remaining to be read or written
If the Verbose Formatted ASCII Data Output Mode is selected, the Verbose Mode option
bits will enable the following data to be output when set.
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:
Enables the R/W Status and R/W Error to be displayed

Enable the Next Address to be displayed
Enables the Track Position and Track Follow Offset to be displayed
Enables the Target Address to be displayed
Enables the Recovery Status to be displayed
Enables the Fault Status to be displayed
Enables the Elapsed Time to be displayed
NA
If Bit 0 is set, the R/W Status and R/W Error will be displayed even if no error
occurred. The data displayed will be formatted as shown above.
If Bit 1 is set, the Next Address will be displayed even if no error occurred. The
data displayed will be formatted as shown above.
If Bit 2 is set, the Track Position and Track Follow Offset will be displayed as
follows.
"Read Position, Persistent Offset m.m% Total Offset n.n%"
or
"Write Position, Persistent Offset m.m% Total Offset n.n%"
or
"Write Header Position, Persistent Offset m.m% Total Offset n.n%"
where
m.m is the Persistent Track Follow Offset in units of percentage of track width
n.n is the Total Track Follow Offset in units of percentage of track width
If Bit 3 is set, the Target Address will be displayed as follows.
"Target User LBA pppppppp LLL CHS qqqqqq.r.ssss PLP CHS tttttt.u.vvvv"
"Starting Transfer Length wwwwwwww"
or
"Target System LBA pppppppp LLL CHS qqqqqq.r.ssss PLP CHS tttttt.u.vvvv"
where
pppppppp is the starting Disk Logical Block Address
qqqqqq is the starting Logical Cylinder Address
r is the starting Logical Head Address
ssss is the starting Logical Sector Address
tttttt is the starting Physical Cylinder Address
u is the starting Logical Head Address
vvvv is the starting Physical Sector Address
wwwwwwww is the starting Transfer Length
If Bit 4 is set, the Recovery Status will be displayed as follows.
"Recovered User LBA AAAAAAAA LLL CHS BBBBBB.C.DDDD PLP CHS EEEEEE.F.GGGG"
"Recovery Flags HHHH Count II"
or
"Recovered System LBA AAAAAAAA LLL CHS BBBBBB.C.DDDD PLP CHS EEEEEE.F.GGGG"
where
AAAAAAAA is the Disk Logical Block Address of the last recovered sector
BBBBBB is the Logical Cylinder Address of the last recovered sector
C is the Logical Head Address of the last recovered sector

DDDD is the Logical Sector Address of the last recovered sector
EEEEEE is the Physical Cylinder Address of the last recovered sector
F is the Logical Head Address of the last recovered sector
GGGG is the Physical Sector Address of the last recovered sector
HHHH are the Recovery Flags reported by the Read/Write code
II is the Recovery Count reported by the Read/Write code
If Bit 5 is set, the Fault Status will be displayed as follows.
"Drive Fault Status JJJJ Preamp Fault Status KKKK"
where
JJJJ is the Drive Fault Status reported by the Read/Write code
KKKK is the Preamp Fault Status reported by the Read/Write code
If Bit 6 is set, the Elapsed Time for the read/write operation will be displayed.
"Elapsed Time a mins b secs" or
"Elapsed Time b.c secs"
or
"Elapsed Time c.d msecs"
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To corrupt a single LBA at byte offsets from 0 to 0xF
(in this case LBA at 0x51237)
F3 2>o51237,,10
or
F3 2>o51237,1,10,0,0
Example #2:
To corrupt multiple LBAs at byte offsets from 0x100 to 0x11F for each block
(in this case LBAs from 0x51237 to 0x51247)
F3 2>o51237,11,20,100
or
F3 2>o51237,11,20,100,0
Example #3:
To corrupt a single LBA at 16 random byte offsets within data and ECC region
F3 2>o51237,,10,,A
or
F3 2>o51237,1,10,,A
Example #4:
To corrupt a single LBA at 32 random byte offsets within data region only
F3 2>o51237,,20,,D
or
F3 2>o51237,1,20,,D
Example #5:
To corrupt a single LBA at 48 random byte offsets within ECC region only
F3 2>o51237,,30,,E
or
F3 2>o51237,1,30,,E
To enable ECC correction for the Read Long operation before corrupting the buffer
add 0x10 to the parameter 4.
Example #6:
To corrupt a single LBA at byte offsets from 0x30 to 00x37 with ECC correction enabled
F3 2>o51237,,8,30,10
or
F3 2>o51237,1,8,30,10
Example #7:
To corrupt a single LBA at 32 random byte offsets within data region only
with ECC correction enabled
F3 2>o51237,,20,,1D
or
F3 2>o51237,1,20,,1D
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Create Log File (Level L 'c')
Description:
This command creates the specified log file.
Quick Help:
"CreateLogFile, c[Log],[LogType],[BufferOrDiskOpt],[NumBytes]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Log Number.
This parameter specifies the number that will be associated with the log that
is to be created.
0x0000:
0x0001:
0x0002:
0xFFFC:
0xFFFD:
0xFFFE:
0xFFFF:
ACTIVE_ERROR_LOG_ID - Indicates the currently active error log.

ACTIVE_ASCII_LOG_ID - Indicates the currently active ASCII log.
ACTIVE_RW_STATISTICS_LOG_ID - Indicates the currently active R/W statistics log.
DEFAULT_ERROR_LOG_ID - Indicates the default error log.
DEFAULT_RW_STATISTICS_LOG_ID - Indicates the default R/W statistics log.
TEMPORARY_LOG_ID - This log is used internally for copy operations.
INVALID_LOG_ID - Indicates an invalid log.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
1 - Log Type.
This parameter specifies the type of log file to be created.
0 = Error Log
1 = ASCII Log
2 = Read/Write Statistics Log
Type:
Range:
0 to 2
Default: None
2 - Buffer or Disc Log.
This parameter specifies whether the log file is to be stored in the data buffer
or on the disc.
0 = Buffer Log
1 = Disc Log
Type:
Range:
0 to 1
Default: None
3 - Log Size in bytes.
This parameter specifies the size, in bytes, of the log file to be created.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Decrement Read/Write Scope Sync (Online '<')
Description:
This command decrements the number of the Servo Wedge for which the Scope Sync Pulse
will be generated.
Quick Help:
"DecRwScopeSync";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
"
Burst cccc"
where
cccc is the current Scope Sync Wedge number
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Delete Log File (Level L 'd')
Description:
This command deletes the specified log file.
Quick Help:
"DeleteLogFile, d[Log]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Log Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the log to be deleted.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Disable / Enable Servo ZAP coefficients and ZAP read (Level 5 'd')
Description:
This command disables / enables the servo from using the coefficients in the ZAP table.
Quick Help:
"DisableEnableServoZap, d[ZapControlMode]";
Input Parameters:
0 - ZAP Control Mode.
If this parameter is not entered, the command will display the current ZAP control
mode only without changing it.
If this parameter is entered, the ZAP control mode will be set to this value with
the meaning as the following:
0: Disable ZAP coefficients
1: Enable Write ZAP coefficients only with ZAP data from disk
2:
3:
4:
5:
Enable both Read and Write ZAP coefficients with ZAP data from ZAP table
Reserved for future use
Enable Read ZAP coefficients only with ZAP data from disk
Enable both Read and Write ZAP coefficients with ZAP data from disk
Type:
Range:
0 to 5
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, one of the follwing information will be displayed to indicate
the current ZAP control mode
ZAP
ZAP
ZAP
ZAP
ZAP
ZAP
control:
control:
control:
control:
control:
control:
No
Write ZAP from disc
Read/Write ZAP from table
Reserved
Read ZAP from disc
Read/Write ZAP from disc
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Active Status (Online '.')
Description:
The Display Active Status command displays the drives's active status information.
Quick Help:
"DisplayActiveStatus";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred and the current Read/Write Sector Address is in the User Area,
the following information will be displayed.
"Current User LBA cccccccc LLL CHS dddddd.e.ffff PLP CHS gggggg.h.iiii"
"R/W Status j R/W Error kkkkkkkk lll...l"
If no error occurred and the current Read/Write Sector Address is in the User Area,
"Current System LBA cccccccc LLL CHS dddddd.e.ffff PLP CHS gggggg.h.iiii"
"R/W Status j R/W Error kkkkkkkk lll...l"
where
cccccccc is the current Read/Write Disk Logical Block Address
dddddd is the current Read/Write Logical Cylinder Address
e is the current Read/Write Logical Head Address
ffff is the current Read/Write Logical Sector Address
gggggg is the current Read/Write Physical Cylinder Address
h is the current Read/Write Logical Head Address
iiii is the current Physical Sector Address
j is the sense status returned by the R/W subsystem for the last operation
kkkkkkkk is the error code returned by the R/W subsystem for the last operation
lll...l is a string that indicates whether or not the drive is currently ready
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display ASCII Command Information (Level C 'Q')
Description:
This command displays the revision of the specified ASCII serial port diagnostic
command.
Quick Help:
"DisplayAsciiCmdInfo, Q[CmdLevel],[Cmd]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Diagnostic Command Level.
This parameter specifies the Diagnostic Command Level of the ASCII Serial Port
Diagnostic Command for which the revision is to be displayed. Entering a value

of '0' selects the All Level commands. Entering a value of '^' selects the
Online commands.
Type:
ASCII character
Range:
Any printable ASCII character
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, the revision of all supported
ASCII commands in all supported command levels will be displayed.
1 - Diagnostic Command.
This parameter specifies the ASCII Diagnostic Command for which the revision
is to be displayed.
If the Online commands are selected by entering a '^' for Parameter 0 and an
upper or lower case alphabetic character is entered for this parameter, it
will be interpreted as a control character. For example, if '^' is entered for
Parameter 0 and 'C' is entered for Parameter 1, the revision of the online
Control-C command will be displayed.
Type:
ASCII character
Range:
Any printable ASCII character
Default: None. If this command is not entered, the revision of all supported
ASCII commands in the level specified by Parameter 0 will be displayed.
Output Data:
For each command specified, the following is displayed:
Level LL 'CC': Rev XXXX.YYYY, RRRRRR, SSSSSS
or
All Levels LL 'CC': Rev XXXX.YYYY, RRRRRR, SSSSSS
or
Online LL 'CC': Rev XXXX.YYYY, RRRRRR, SSSSSS
Where:
LL
CC
XXXX
YYYY
RRRRRR
SSSSSS
=
=
=
=
=
=
Command Level
Command Character
Major Revision Number
Minor Revision Number
"Overlay" or "Flash"
Command help string
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Display Batch File (Level 6 'D')
Description:
This command displays the contents of the specified Diagnostic Batch File. A Batch
File is sequence of ASCII Diagnostic Commands entered by the user via the serial port
interface.
Quick Help:
"DisplayBatchFile, D[BatchFileNum]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Batch File Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the Batch File to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 t0 0xFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
Displays the ASCII Serial Port Command sequence contained in the Batch File.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Congen (Online Control U)
Description:
This command displays the Congen information.
Quick Help:
"DisplayCongen";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the Congen data will be displayed as follows:
F3 T>
0000:
0010:
0020:
0030:
0040:
0050:
00
A8
00
03
07
0A
3A
01
5C
00
00
00
00
00
02
00
00
16
0A
0A
26
03
00
00
00
00
00
00
04
00
00
8E
BE
DE
F6
05
08
00
00
00
00
00
06
53
0B
00
00
00
00
07
43
00
00
00
00
00
08
68
01
04
08
1A
00
09
00
00
00
00
00
00
0A
00
0A
16
12
0A
16
0B
00
00
00
00
00
00
0C
01
82
A6
CA
EA
1E
0D
10
00
00
00
00
01
0E
01
00
00
00
00
00
0F
00
00
00
00
00
00
0060:
0070:
0080:
0090:
00A0:
00B0:
00C0:
00D0:
00E0:
00F0:
0100:
0110:
0120:
0130:
0140:
0150:
0160:
0170:
0180:
0190:
01A0:
01B0:
01C0:
01D0:
01E0:
01F0:
0200:
0210:
0220:
0230:
0240:
0250:
0260:
0270:
0280:
0290:
02A0:
02B0:
02C0:
02D0:
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02F0:
0300:
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0350:
0360:
0370:
0380:
0390:
03A0:
03B0:
03C0:
03D0:
03E0:
03F0:
0400:
0410:
0420:
DC
B4
81
00
40
00
FF
FF
00
00
00
00
36
01
00
00
00
00
45
20
20
00
FF
78
26
03
FE
99
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
32
13
22
22
3E
00
00
00
00
40
99
00
54
00
01
03
0A
00
00
00
00
FF
00
00
00
00
46
37
00
00
00
00
33
20
20
02
FF
00
21
40
FF
A9
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
04
A9
00
15
00
0C
00
C0
00
00
00
00
FF
00
00
00
00
51
03
00
00
00
00
32
20
20
00
FF
00
00
28
00
6B
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
14
61
2D
00
00
00
00
40
00
00
6B
00
3C
00
00
00
08
0E
00
00
00
FF
00
04
00
00
30
40
00
00
00
40
34
20
20
00
0F
00
00
34
00
1C
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
4B
00
15
1C
00
00
00
38
01
FF
00
84
00
00
80
00
BA
00
00
32
DC
BE
3F
00
04
34
20
20
FF
00
00
20
01
00
00
00
00
00
02
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
08
00
00
00
00
00
00
33
32
32
1A
00
00
00
00
00
20
00
00
00
00
01
10
00
00
16
00
00
20
00
26
00
00
34
01
00
00
00
00
38
20
20
3F
00
00
20
3C
FE
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
10
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
A0
00
26
00
00
00
00
06
02
00
FF
00
00
00
00
00
31
0C
DC
00
00
20
31
20
10
10
07
00
20
03
00
00
00
24
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
20
00
00
00
00
00
00
24
14
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
2C
08
00
00
00
00
00
00
46
44
00
FF
00
00
05
00
00
00
00
02
00
00
20
30
20
00
00
04
00
20
40
00
00
00
20
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
20
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
01
00
00
00
3E
00
05
02
8A
1C
88
00
9A
00
00
00
00
01
5A
00
00
20
41
20
00
3F
23
00
7E
7F
00
00
00
22
21
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
0F
0F
32
32
12
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
02
20
12
00
0A
00
00
00
00
00
0C
00
00
20
53
20
00
00
00
00
20
00
00
00
00
20
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
DriveNativeInfo Mode Page
DC
00
FF
00
00
00
14
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
FF
00
00
20
20
20
20
10
78
00
1B
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
06
1E
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
08
02
00
FF
01
00
00
00
00
02
00
02
00
00
18
3F
00
00
20
20
20
2F
FC
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
48
06
83
01
00
87
FF
8A
00
00
00
80
00
00
37
00
00
20
20
20
00
FB
78
00
6B
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
03
32
3A
32
10
00
00
00
00
00
99
00
D0
00
01
00
16
18
00
0A
FF
0A
00
0A
00
16
00
02
C8
00
00
20
20
20
40
00
00
00
34
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
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00
00
00
00
00
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00
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00
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00
00
00
A9
00
07
00
00
01
0D
01
00
00
00
02
00
00
00
30
00
00
10
00
00
53
20
20
00
10
78
1F
01
FE
00
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00
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00
00
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00
00
00
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00
00
00
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00
00
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00
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00
00
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6B
00
E8
00
00
00
BE
18
00
08
00
00
05
00
00
32
00
00
00
00
00
54
20
20
02
01
00
00
7F
FE
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
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00
00
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00
00
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00
00
00
00
00
1C
00
03
00
Byte:011E:
Byte:0127:
Byte:012F:
Byte:0130:
Byte:0132:
Byte:0133:
DriveNativeInfo Group
PartNumber = 30 32 36 46 51 30 32 34 31
'026FQ0241'
PartNumberWhitespacePad = 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
''
PartNumberPad = 00
ProcessControlVersion = 01 37
CongenConfigurationState = 03
WrittenCount = 40
Bytes Returned = 0.
F3 T>
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Controller Registers (Online Control I)
Description:
This command displays the controller registers to the serial port.
Quick Help:
"DisplayControllerRegs";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
The controller registers will be output as 16-bit values. There are eight columns
per block of registers. For example:
SATA Vis Mux Registers
400a0600: 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
400a0610: 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
Currently, the register blocks output are as follows:
SATA Core Registers
SATA Vis Mux Registers
SATA Test Mux Registers
SATA SSIP / Phy Registers
AT Registers
Traverser Regs
Host Data Manager Regs
Disc Data Manager Registers
PBM Memory Controller Registers
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Correction Buffer (Level G 'D')
Description:
This command displays the specified segment of Correction Buffer with the expected
data pattern.
Quick Help:
"DisplayCorrectionBuffer, D[StartAddr],[EndAddr],[CompareData]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Start Address Offset of Correction Buffer.
This parameter specifies the start address offset of the correction buffer.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff,
Default: 0
1 - End Address Offset of Correction Buffer.
This parameter specifies the end address offset of the correction buffer.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
2 - Expected Data Pattern.
This parameter specifies the expected pattern. The specified pattern is
assumed to be right justified. If the value of the patten is greater than
0x03FF, the command will take the lower 10 bits of the address as its
pattern to compare with the data read from the Correction Buffer.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x03ff
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
0011.0000
(DiagError).
Display Current Read Channel Settings (Online '!')
Description:
This command displays the current value of the Read Channel, Preamp and Power ASIC
registers.
Quick Help:
"DisplayRdChannelRegs";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
If a single Read Channel register was read, the following information will be displayed.
"Read Channel Reg cccc = dddd"
where
cccc is the address of the register that was read
dddd is the value that was read from the register
If multiple Read Channel registers were read, the following information will be
displayed.
"Read Channel"
"
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A
B
C
D
E
F"
"cccc: dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd"
where
cccc is the address of the first register in the row
If a single Preamp register was read, the following information will be displayed.
"Preamp Reg cc = dd"
where
cc is the address of the register that was read
dd is the value that was read from the register
If multiple Preamp registers were read, the following information will be displayed.
"Preamp"
"
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F"
"cc: dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd"
where
cc is the address of the first register in the row

If a single Power ASIC register was read, the following information will be displayed.
"Power ASIC Reg cc = dddd"
where
If multiple Power ASIC registers were read, the following information will be displayed.
"Power ASIC"
"
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F"
"cc: dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd"
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Defect Lists (Level T 'V')
Description:
This command displays any combination of the user slip list, the system slip list, the
servo flaws list, and the reassigned sectors table.
Quick Help:
"DisplayDefectLists, V[DefectListSelect],[Hd],[StartCyl],[NumCyls],[DisplaySummaryOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Bit Select.
This input specifies the bit select for the display:
If bit 0 is set, the user track slip list will be displayed. If bit 15 is also
set, the entries will be displayed by index instead of cylinder/head.
If bit 1 is set, the reserved track slip list will be displayed. If bit 15 is also
set, the entries will be displayed by index instead of cylinder/head.
If bit 2 is set (4), the alt list will be displayed.
If bit 3 is set (8), the servo flaws list will be displayed.

If bit 4 is set (10), the primary defect list ( PLIST ) will be displayed. This
list holds raw defect position information obtain during drive processing.
If bit 5 is set (20), the primary servo flaws list will be displayed.
If bit 6 is set (40), the nonresident G List will be displayed. This PBA based list
combines the previous nonresident G List with the resident G List at the time of the
last format.
If bit 7 is set (80), the resident G List will be displayed. This PBA based list
holds bad spares and defects found since the last format. This list includes all
bad PBAs found since format. It will have more than one entry for a reallocated
reallocation, for example.
If bit 8 is set (100), the primary DST list will be displayed. This list holds
the defect position information from the PLIST (above) expressed as sector
positions instead of SFI.
If bit 15 is set, the user track slip list and the system track slip list will
be displayed by entry index and entry count instead of cylinder range.
Note: bits may be combined to display more than one list.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0001
1 - Chosen Head.
If this input is entered then defects will display only for the specified head.
If this input is not entered then defects for all heads will be displayed.
If bit 15 is set in parameter zero ( Bit Select ), this parameter is ignored.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None (display all heads)

2 - Start Element
For the user track slip list and reserve track slip list,
If bit 15 of parameter 0 (above) is set, Start Element is the index of the
first element to be displayed.
If bit 15 of parameter 0 (above) is clear, Start Element is the first cylinder
of entries to be displayed.
For the servo flaws list and primary servo flaws list, Start Element is the first
cylinder of entries to be displayed.
For the P List, Start Element is the first cylinder of entries to be displayed.
For the G List Resident and GList Nonresident, Start Element is the lowest PBA of
entries to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF This value is not range checked and the user

must use discretion selecting input values.
Default: 0
3 - Element Count
For the user track slip list and reserve track slip list,
If bit 15 of parameter 0 (above) is set, Element Count is the number of
list entries to display.
If bit 15 of parameter 0 (above) is clear, Element Count is the number of list
elements to display.
For the servo flaws list and primary servo flaws list, Element Count is the number
of cylinders of entries to be displayed.
For the P List, Element Count is the number of cylinders of entries to be displayed.
For the G List Resident and GList Nonresident, Element Count is the number of PBAs of
entries to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
4 - Display Summary
If set to 99, this input causes a parser - friendly list summary to be
displayed after all other output. Works with V4 only.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Slips Output Fields:

LBA - LBA of first good sector AFTER slipped section
Span - Length in sectors of slip
Cumm - Cummulative length of all slips up to and including this slip
Log cyl, hd, sctr, zn, phys cyl, phys sctr - These indicate the location of
the first sector after slip. This address matches the LBA listed
in the first column. Note that physical head will equal the logical
head.
SFI - Symbols from index of the first sector after the slip. The SFI corresponds
to the LBA listed in the first column
Slips Sample:
F3 T>V8001,,10,6
90EB43
2
90FB09
1
910230
1
910956
1
91107D
1
9117A4
1
Head 0: entries
Head 1: entries
Total Entries
11
12
13
14
15
16
881
882
883
884
885
886
1
1
1
1
1
1
D2
7FA
682
509
391
219
22E
slips
187
slips
3B5 Total Slips
0
0
0
0
0
0
881
882
883
884
885
886
D4
7FB
683
50A
392
21A
5A52
590E
59C6
5882
5956
5A0E
90EB54
90FB1B
910243
91096A
911092
9117BA
phys phys
cyl sctr
881
D4
882 7FB
883 683
884 50A
885 392
886 21A
SFI
5A52
590E
59C6
5882
5956
5A0E
PBA
90EB54
90FB1B
910243
91096A
911092
9117BA
1BBE
3B5
1F73
F3 T>V1,,881,6
User Slip Defect List
LBA
90EB43
90FB09
910230
910956
91107D
9117A4
span
2
1
1
1
1
1
Head 0: entries
Head 1: entries
Total Entries
cumm
11
12
13
14
15
16
log
cyl
881
882
883
884
885
886
log
hd
1
1
1
1
1
1
log
sctr
D2
7FA
682
509
391
219
22E
slips
187
slips
3B5 Total Slips
zn
0
0
0
0
0
0
1BBE
3B5
1F73
Note that no header is displayed.

F3 T>V2,0
System Slip Defect List
LBA
0
16688
span
0
268
Head 0: entries
Total Entries
cumm
0
268
log log log

phys phys
cyl hd sctr zn cyl sctr
SFI
0 0
0 0 24884
0 FFFFFFFF
96 0
0 1 2491A
0 FFFFFFFF
2
slips
2 Total Slips
268
268
Note that SFI is not currently supported for the system area.
F3 T>V4
Reassigned Sectors
Original
New
LBA
PBA
7CD51F 7CD574
7E89B0 7E8A05
8465B0 84662A
36BA8AC 6B46255
415B13A 6B46257
4682DC6 4690DFC
980E2FA A0911D4
List
log log
log
phy phy
cyl hd sctr zn cyl sctr
863 1
22C 0 863 22C
87F 1
6E9 0 87F 6E9
8E0 0
31A 0 8E0 31A
----- - ----- 1 7343 1C5
----- - ----- 1 7343 1C7
4BD9 0
382 1 4BD9 382
----- - ----- 2 AE46 1E8
SFI
51F40
14A6C
205CE
BBM
BBM
BBM
ALT
ALT
950E
BBM
ALT
10EC8C97
14D8E9CF
159F54DE
16E84BE4
17DEECCE
1858833F
19E066FC
1359A486
1689E9C0
1689E9BF
17E41B07
196C0D2D
1860FF31
19E97E01
--------------------1D5F2
1FC8F
0
1
--------------------20F
42B
Alt
Pending Total
Entries Entries Entries
Head 0
3
Head 1
3
Total
8
6
E
Checksum = E964
7
9
9
A
B
B
C
16368
1A9DF
1A9DF
1C9D8
1EFD9
1D5F2
1FC8F
18E
10E
10D
139
153
20F
42B
ALT
ALT
ALT
ALT
ALT
744C8
2AE93
BBM
BBM
Alted Total
Alts Alts
3
The drive does not keep information about where an alt came from.
Therefore LLLCHS and SFI are not available for slips, and the
physical cylinder and physical sector refer to the new location in
the spares.
Possible flags in rightmost columns:
ALT
sector has been reassigned
BBM
sector is marked as untrustworthy (bad block mark)
no write
sector is marked as should not be written
no read
sector is makred as should not be read
reported
(only with reallocation time stamping)
sector has been reported to host
The display summary option works as follows:
F3 T>V4,,,,99
Total Alt Entries:
0
Total Alts of Alts:
0
Total Alts:
0
Total Pendings: 52
Total Entries:
52
F3 T>V8
Servo Flaws List
log
log
phy
head
cyl
cyl wedge status
2 8AA0 8AA0 C3 primary +
2 A542 A542 C2 primary +
2 A542 A542 C4 primary +
2 A54A A54A 2B primary +
3 15B28 15B28 34 primary +
3 17057 17057 FD primary +
3 1BBED 1BBED 1C primary +
3 1BBED 1BBED 2F primary +
3 1C6CB 1C6CB 28 primary +
3 1C6CB 1C6CB 2A primary +
3 25159 25159 B3 primary +
Log head 0: entries
0
Log head 1: entries
0
Log head 2: entries
4
Log head 3: entries
7
Total Entries
B
F3 T>V10
P List
log log
head cyl
0 1A4D
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
deallocd
phy length
cyl in symb SFI flags
1A4D
4B
8A2D1 2 TA
1 1A4E 1A4E
0 1A4F 1A4F
1 1A50 1A50
1 1A51 1A51
1 1A52 1A52
1 1A53 1A53
Head 0 Entries:
2
Head 1 Entries:
5
Total Entries: 7
49
4A
4A
48
4B
4B
8A2D1
8A2D1
8A2D1
8A2D1
8A2D1
8A2D1
1 servo
0
0
0
0
0
F3 T>V20
Primary Servo Flaws List
log log
phy
head cyl
cyl wedge
2 8AA0 8AA0
C3
2 A542 A542
C2
2 A542 A542
C4
2 A54A A54A
2B
3 15B28 15B28
34
3 17057 17057
FD
3 1BBED 1BBED
1C
3 1BBED 1BBED
2F
3 1C6CB 1C6CB
28
3 1C6CB 1C6CB
2A
3 25159 25159
B3
Head 0 Entries: 0
Head 1 Entries: 0
Head 2 Entries: 4
Head 3 Entries: 7
Total Entries: B
F3 T>V40,0,0,20
Nonresident GList
Total entries available: 5
PBA
Len Flags Phy Cyl
0
1
0
0
3F
1
0
0
5290 19
0
9
119C2
2
0
20
1D48B830
1
0
201FD
Flags:
RESERVED
POST_FORMAT_DEFECT
DEFECTIVE_SPARE
GROWN_TO_PRIMARY_LIST
1
2
4
8
5 entries returned
Hd PhySctr
SFI
0
1
1F7
0
41
8164
0
36D 1032CD
0
21
83B66
0
591
7B12B
This bit is reserved for internal use.

If set, this is a Post Format defect.
If set, this is a defective spare.
If set, this defect came from a Glist to Plist merge.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0003.0000
0004.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Correct headers to servo flaws list and primary servo flaws list.
Improve spacing of G List output.
Make GLists (V40, V80) and primary DST list ( V100) default to displaying
whole list.
(DiagError).
Display Defects On Current Track (Level 2 'i')
Description:
This command displays the defecive sector information on the current Target Track.
Quick Help:
"DisplayDefectsOnCurrentTrk, i";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"Partition PhyCyl LogCyl
NomCyl Radius_mils LogHd Zn FirstLba FirstPba LogSecs PhySec
"User
cccccccc dddddddd nnnnnnnn o.ooooooEoo ee
ff gggggggg hhhhhhhh iiii
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc
is the Logical Cylinder address where Logical Cylinders do not

include the cylinders in other partitions.
dddddddd
is the Physical Cylinder address where Physical Cylinders

include User Area Cylinders, System Area Cylinders and Spare
Cylinders.
ee
is the Logical Head address where Logical Heads do not

include heads that have been depopulated.
ff
is the number of the zone that contains the track.
gggggggg
is the first Logical Block Address (LBA) on the track.
hhhhhhhh
is the first Physical Block Address (PBA) on the track.
iiii
is the number of logical sectors on the track.
jjjj
is the number of physical sectors on the track.
kkkk
is the skew in wedges from index to the wedge that contains

physical sector 0.
llll
is the number of physical sectors per frame.
mmmm
is the number of wedges per frame.
nnnnnnnn
is the Nominal Cylinder address where Nominal Cylinders

remove the VBAR scaling factor.
o.ooooooEoo
is the Radius in milliinches as measured from the hub.
"Sector Info:"
"PhySec Wdg
cccc ddd
PhySec Wdg
eeee fff
PhySec Wdg
gggg hhh
PhySec Wdg"
iiii jjj
As shown above, the sector information is displayed in four columns. The displayed
information is defined as follows:
cccc, eeee, gggg and iiii are the Physical Sector Address.
ddd, fff, hhh and jjj are the number of the Servo Burst that preceeds the sector.
Revision History:
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Display Diagnostic Buffer Information (Online '?')
Description:
The Display Diagnostic Buffer Information command displays information about buffer
memory used to process diagnostic requests.
Quick Help:
"DisplayDiagBufferInfo";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the following information will be displayed for each Diagnostic
Buffer File.
"Blks cccccc-dddddd (eeeeee), BufAddr ffffffff-gggggggg, DBA hhhhhhhh, BytesPerBlk i
where
cccccc is the number of the file's first buffer block
dddddd is the number of the file's last buffer block
eeeeee is the number of buffer blocks
ffffffff is the buffer address of the file's first byte
gggggggg is the buffer address of the file's last byte

hhhhhhhh is the DBA address of the file's first byte
iii is the number of bytes per block
jjj...j is an ASCII string that is the file's name
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display DST Status (Online Control K and Online Control Y)
Description:
This command displays the status (percent complete, etc) of any current Drive
Self Test (DST) activity.
Quick Help:
"DisplayDstStatus";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
Sample output shown below:
Total process 8% complete
50% of current test complete
<== NOTE: This line only appears on non-AT drives.
2 out of 7 steps complete in current test
Current operation is aborted.
Current status 0
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display / Edit Log (Levels 2,3,4,7,A,T 'E')
Description:
This command displays or modifies the specified Log File.
Quick Help:
"DisplayEditLog, E[LogNum],[ErrCodeOrSpecialFuncKey],[SpecialFunc]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Log Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the log to be displayed. If this
parameter is not entered, the Active Error Log will be displayed. If this
parameter is equal to 0, the Active Error Log will be cleared. If this
parameter is entered and is not equal to 0, it specifies the number of the
Log to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: Display Active Error Log

1 - Special Log Function Key or Display Error Code.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 8, 20 hex, 100 hex, 200 hex or 400 hex, this parameter
must be equal to AA hex to enable the special error log operation specified by
Parameter 2. If Parameter 2 is not equal to 8, 20 hex, 100 hex, 200 hex or 400 hex,
only log entries with the Error Code specified by this parameter will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
2 - Select Special Log Function.
This parameter selects the following special log functions.
0x0004 - Display Number of Unused Log Bytes.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 4, the number of unused bytes in the log
specified by Parameter 0 will be displayed.
0x0008 - Clear ASCII Log and update with entered data.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 8, the ASCII log will be cleared and ASCII data
entered from the serial port will be stored in the ASCII log. When a
carriage return is entered, the ASCII log will be stored to the log number
Note: When selecting this function, Parameter 1 must be equal to AA hex.

0x0010 - Append data to end of ASCII Log.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 10 hex, ASCII data entered from the serial port
will be appended to the end of the ASCII log. Entering a carriage return
terminates the ASCII data to be appended.
0x0020 - Write Active Error Log to specified Log.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 20 hex, the Active Error Log will be written
to the log number specified by Parameter 0.
Note: When selecting this function, Parameter 1 must be equal to AA hex.
0x0040 - Enable Fast Log Dump.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 40 hex, the Fast Log Dump will be enabled.
When Fast Log Dump is enabled, unformatted log data will be output and
the delay between log dumps will be disabled.
0x0080 - Display Log Address.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 80 hex, the address of the specified log will
be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred and the contents of an Error Log are being displayed,
"Log c
"Count
"----"eeee
Entries d"
DIAGERR RWERR
LBA
LLL CHS
PLP CHS
Partition"
-------- -------- -------- --------------- --------------- ---------"
ffffffff hhhhhhhh iiiiiiii jjjjjjjj.k.llll mmmmmmmm.n.pppp q
"
where
c is the log number
d is the number of valid log entries
eeee is the number of times the error repeated
ffffffff is the Diagnostic Error Code
hhhhhhhh is the Read/Write Subsystem Error Code
iiiiiiii is the LBA at which the error occurred

jjjjjjjj is the Logical Cylinder Address at which the error occurred
k is the Logical Head Address at which the error occurred
llll is the Logical Sector Address at which the error occurred
mmmmmmmm is the Physical Cylinder Address at which the error occurred
n is the Logical Head Address at which the error occurred
pppp is the Physical Sector Address at which the error occurred
q is an ASCII String that indicates the partition ( "System" or " User" )
in which the error occurred
If no error occurred and the contents of an ASCII Log are being displayed,
"Log c Entries d"
(Followed by the ASCII data contained in log)
where
c is the log number
d is the number of valid ASCII characters contained in the log
If no error occurred and the contents of a Read/Write Statistics Log are
being displayed,
TBD
If no error occurred and the number of unused log bytes is being displayed,
"Log e Number of Unused Bytes = ffffffff"
where
e is the number of the log whose starting address is being displayed
ffffffff is the number of log bytes that are currently unused
If no error occurred and the log address is being displayed,
"Log e Starting System Area LBA = ffffffff"
"Log e Starting Buffer Addr = gggggggg"
(for a Disc Log or)

(for a Buffer Log)
where
e is the number of the log whose starting address is being displayed
ffffffff is the starting System Area LBA of a disc log
gggggggg is the starting Buffer Address of a buffer log
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Firmware Revision (Online Control A)
Description:
This command displays the Firmware Revision of the drive.
Quick Help:
"DisplayFirmwareRev";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
"Package Version: CCCCCC.CCCC.CCCCCC.CCCCCCCC, Package P/N: DDDDDDDDD, Package Builder ID: EE,
Package Build Date: MM-DD-YYYY, Package Build Time: HH:MM:SS, Package CFW Version: GGGG.GGGG.
Package SFW1 Version: IIII, Package SFW2 Version: JJJJ, Package SFW3 Version: KKKK, Packag
where
CCCCCC.CCCC.CCCCCC.CCCCCCCC is the Package Version Field.
DDDDDDDDD is the Package Part Number Field.
EE is the Package Builder ID Field.
MM/DD/YYYY is the Package Build Date Field.
HH:MM:SS is the Package Build Time Field.
GGGG.GGGG.GGGGGG.GGGG is the Package CFW Component Version Field.
IIII Package SFW Component 1 Version Field.
JJJJ Package SFW Component 2 Version Field.
KKKK Package SFW Component 3 Version Field.
LLLL Package SFW Component 4 Version Field.
example output:
Package Version: MS1240.STD1.AA0502.STD10013, Package P/N: 100421943, Package Builder ID:

Package Build Date: 03/08/2007, Package Build Time: 151452, Package CFW Version: MS12.STD1
Package SFW 1 Version: B413, Package SFW 2 Version: C415, Package SFW 3 Version: ----, Pac
A warning message may be printed which indicates that some of the Firmware Package information
has been truncated. The most likely causes of this warning would be that Package information i
invalid or that this diagnostic does not support the Firmware Package format returned by the d
example output:
Warning: Package Info truncation occurred.
"Controller FwRev CCCCCCCC, CustomerRel DDDDDD, Changelist EEEE, ProdType FFFF, Date GG/GG/GGG
where
CCCCCCCC is the Controller Firmware Revision.
DDDD is the Customer Release number.
EEEEEEEE is the Perforce Changelist Number.
FFFF is the Product Type.
GG/GG/GGGG is the date the code was built.
HHHHHH is the time the code was built.
IIIIIIII is the global ID of the person that built the code.
"Servo FwRev CCCC

where
CCCC is the Servo Firmware Revision.
"RAP FW Implementation Key: CC, RAP FormatRev DD, ContentsRev EE";

where
CC is the RAP FW Implemenation Key.
DD is the RAP Format Revision.
EE is the RAP Contents Revision.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
0012.0000
Initial revision.
Added Firmware Package Information to the DSB.
(DiagError).
Added RAP FW Implementation Key.
Display Log File (Level L 'D')
Description:
This command displays the specified log file.
Quick Help:
"DisplayLogFile, D[Log],[ErrCode]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Log Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the log to be displayed.
is not entered, the Active Error Log will be displayed.
If a Log Number
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: Active Error Log

1 - Display Error Code.
This parameter specifies the Diagnostic Error Code to be displayed. Only log
entries containing this error code will be displayed. This parameter is only
valid when displaying error log files.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Log File Information (Level L 'I')
Description:
This command displays information about the specified log file.
Quick Help:
"DisplayLogFileInfo, I[Log]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Log Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the log whose information is to be displayed.
If a Log Number is not entered, the Active Error Log will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: Active Error Log
Output Data:
where
"Log c d"
"e Log
"Starting System Area LBA = ffffffff"
"Starting Buffer Addr = gggggggg"
(for a Disc Log or)

(for a Buffer Log)
"Log Bytes = h, Log Entry Bytes = i, Max Entries = j, Valid Entries = k"
where
c is the log number
d is an ASCII string that specifies the log name
e is an ASCII string that specifies the log location and type

ffffffff is the starting System Area LBA of a disc log
gggggggg is the starting Buffer Address of a buffer log
h is the total size of the log file in bytes (including unused entries)
i is the size of a log file entry, in bytes
j is the maximum number of log entries
k is the number of log entries that are currently valid
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Micro Jog for Logical Cylinder and Head (Level 4 'O')
Description:
The Display Micro Jog Value for Logical CHS commmand seeks to the specified logical
track, gets the track's micro jog value and displays it. If no address is specified,
this command will seek to the next logical track in the Test Space and display its
micro jog value.
Quick Help:
"DisplayMicroJogForLogChs, O[LogCyl],[Hd],[Opts],[SysAreaOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Logical Cylinder Address.
If Parameter 3 is entered, Parameter 0 is the address of the System Area logical
cylinder for which the micro jog value is to be displayed. If Parameter 3 is not
entered, Parameter 0 is the address of the User Area logical cylinder for which the
micro jog value is to be displayed. If both Parameter 0 and 1 are not entered,
the micro jog value will be displayed for the next logical track in the Test Space.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
1 - Logical Head Address.
This parameter is the address of the Logical Head for which the micro jog value
is to be displayed. If both Parameter 0 and 1 are not entered, the micro jog
value will be displayed for the next logical track in the Test Space.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
2 - Display Micro Jog options.
This parameter is a bit-significant value that specifies various options for
displaying the micro jog value. The bits are defined as follows:
bit 0: Disable Micro Jog Display
0 enables the micro jog value to be displayed
1 disables the micro jog value from being displayed
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 (Micro Jog Display enabled)

3 - System Area Flag.
If any value is entered then Parameter 0 specifies a System Area logical cylinder,
else it specifies a User Area logical cylinder.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred and the track is in the User Area, the following information
will be displayed.
"User LBA cccccccc LLL CHS dddddd.e.ffff PLP CHS gggggg.h.iiii"
"MR Offset = jjjj"
If no error occurred and the track is in the System Area, the following information
will be displayed.
"System LBA cccccccc LLL CHS dddddd.e.ffff PLP CHS gggggg.h.iiii"
"MR Offset = jjjj"
where
cccccccc is the Disk Logical Block Address
dddddd is the Logical Cylinder Address
e is the Logical Head Address
ffff is the Logical Sector Address
gggggg is the Physical Cylinder Address

h is the Logical Head Address
iiii is the Physical Sector Address
jjjj is the MR Offset value for the track
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display / Modify Adaptive Parameter (Level 2, 7 'I')
Description:
This command is used to invoke the Read/Modify Adaptive Parameter subcommands.
Quick Help:
"DisplayModifyAdaptiveParm, I,[GroupId]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Not Used.
Please see the other Read/Modify Adaptive Parameters commands for details regarding
the use of this parameter.
Type:
N/A
Range:
N/A
Default: None
1 - P1 (Adaptive Parameter Group ID).
This parameter specifies the ID of the Adaptive Parameter Group that contains
the value to be displayed or modified.
00
01
02
03
FF
=
=
=
=
=
CAP (Controller Adaptive Parameters)

RAP (Read / Write Adaptive Parameters)
SAP (Servo Adaptive Parameters)
RW Working Parameters (Read / Write Working Parameters)
Table of Contents (All allowable Group IDs)
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
Please see each individual Read/Modify Adaptive Parameter subcommand for more details
regarding its output data format.
Examples:
The following will present the Display/Modify Adaptives command's Table of Contents:
F3 2>I,FF
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0002.0001
0011.0000
0011.0001
Initial revision.
Corrected Working Parameters display for Maintenance Heat.
Added separate command and diagnostic files to handle the different adaptive
(DiagError).
parameters.
Added support for modifying/reading SAP Flex Bias Table and SAP Bias Hysteresis Ta
Display / Modify CAP (Level 2, 7 'I,0')
Description:
This command displays the values of the specified controller adaptive parameters. (It
does not currently support the modification of controller adaptive parameters.)
Quick Help:
"DisplayModifyCap, I[ParmValue],0,[ParmId]";
Input Parameters:
0 - P0 (New CAP Value).
If this parameter is entered, the adaptive value specified by command
parameter 2 will be set equal to the value of this parameter.
Type:
Quote-delimited string or hex value
Range:
1 to 255 character string or 0000 to FFFF (if hex value)
Default: None
1 - P1 (CAP Group ID = 0).
This parameter specifies the Group ID of the CAP, which is 0.
Type:
Range:
0 is the only valid value.
Default: 0
2 - P2 (CAP Value ID).
This parameter specifies the ID of the CAP value to be displayed or modified.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, entering a value of zero for this parameter
will display all of the parameters in the group CAP.

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
If no error occurred and the CAP data is being displayed, the following is an example
of the CAP data that will be displayed.
(P1=00) CAP:
Validation Key: FFFFFFFF
HDA Serial Number: Invalid
PCBA Serial Number: Invalid
PCBA Part Number: Invalid
Head Count: 01
Node Name Validation Key: FF
Node Name: FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
Product Family ID: FF
Product Family Member ID: 01
PCBA Build Code: Invalid
ASIC Info:
00: FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
FF FF FF
FF FF FF
FF FF FF
FF FF FF
Firmware Key: FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF
Firmware Key Checksum: FFFF
Date of Manufacture: 10122002
Destroked Buffer Size: FF
Final Mfg Op: Invalid
Final Mfg Erc: Undefined
System Area Prep State: FF
Checksum: FFFF
Examples:
To display the CAP:
F3 2>I,0
F3 2>I
<-- CAP is displayed by default for the "I" command.
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
0011.0000
(DiagError).
Display / Modify RAP revision 02 (Level 2, 7 'I,1')
Description:
This command displays and optionally modifies the value of the specified read adaptive
parameter.
Quick Help:
"DisplayModifyRap, I[ParmValue],1,[ParmId],[P3],[P4],[P5],[P6],[UpdateOpts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - P0 (New RAP Value).
parameters 1 though 7 will be set equal to the value of this parameter.
If this parameter is not entered, the RAP values specified by command
parameters 1 and 2 will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
1 - P1 (RAP Group ID = 1).
This parameter specifies the RAP ID (1).
Type:
Range:
Default: NA
2 - P2 (RAP Value ID).
This parameter specifies the ID of the RAP value to be displayed or modified.
will display all of the parameters in the group RAP.
The Adaptive Parameter IDs and the values of parameters 3-6

are defined as follows:
0x00 = All RAP Parameters
Parameters 3-6 are not used
0x01 = Drive Configuration
0x02 = Temperature Sensor Configuration

0x03 = Zone Configuration
0x04 = Tuned Drive parameters
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
Register Group
Register Index
not used
not used
0x05 = Tuned Zone parameters

Parameter 3 = Register Group
Parameter 4 = Register Index
Parameter 5 = Zone Number
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 6 = not used
0x06 = Tuned Head parameters
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x07 = Zone Format Budget parameters
Parameter 3 = Zone Format Budget Parameter Index
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x08 = Head Format Budget parameters
Parameter 3 = Head

0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x09 = TCC Preamp Temperature Point parameters
0x0A = TCC Preamp parameters
Parameter 3 = Head
Parameter 4 = TCC Preamp Parameter Index
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x0B = TCC Preamp Offset parameters
Parameter 3 = Set Number
Parameter 4 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x0C = RAP CRC
0x0D = AFH drive parameters
Parameter 3 = AFH drive parameter index
NOTE: Enter value in IEEE 754 float 32 bit representation!
0x0E = AFH head parameters
Parameter 3 = Head
Parameter 4 = AFH head parameter index
Parameter 5-6 = not used

0x0F = AFH head/zone parameters
Parameter 3 = Head
Parameter 4 = AFH head/zone parameter index
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x10 = Shared registers
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
Set
Head
Parameter index
Zone Number
0x00 = User Zone 0

0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x11 = VBAR Configuration
0x12 = Channel Parameters Information Table
Parameter 0 = Index
Parameter 3 = Table
Parameter 4 = Table offset
0xFF = RAP Table of Contents
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
3 - P3 (select value to be modified).
If Parameter 0 is entered, this parameter is used to select the value to be
modified. The definition of this parameter depends on the value entered for
Parameter 2. See the Parameter 2 description for more information.
If Parameter 0 is not entered and Parameter 1 is set to display RAP, this
parameter will specifies the heads to display their adaptive value based on
the display mode that is set by Level T O comamnd. With Verbose Formatted
ASCII Output Mode, the adaptive value on all heads will be displayed. With
Formatted ASCII Output Mode, if Parameter3 is not entered only the adaptive
value on the existing heads will be displayed; if Parameter3 is entered only

the adaptive value on the requested head will be displayed. Otherwise this
parameter is not used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
If Parameter 0 is not entered, this parameter is not used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
7 - RAP Update Option.
This parameter is a bit significant value that specifies how the modified
RAP values are to be applied. The bits are defined as follows:
Bits 31-2: not used
Bit 1: Enable Track Format update.
If this bit is equal to 1, the Track Format will be updated based on the
RAP values that were modified. If this bit is equal to 0, the
Track Format will not be modified.

Bit 0: Enable Channel Parameter Reload.
If this bit is equal to 1, the Channel Registers will be updated based
on the RAP values that were modified. If this bit is equal
to 0, the Channel Registers will not be modified.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 (Disable Track Format Update and Channel Parameter Reload)
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred and the RAP data is being displayed ...
The following is an example of the RAP Drive Configuration information that will
be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=01) RAP Drive Config:
Format Rev: 0010
Contents Rev: 0D00
Drive Serial Number: Invalid
The following is an example of the RAP Temperature Sensor Configuration information
that will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=02) RAP Temp Sensor Config:
Thermistor Temp Sensor Offset: 00
Thermistor Temp Sensor Scale: 64
Thermistor Temp Table Elements: 1E
Thermistor Temp Lookup Table:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Temperature: FFD0 FFDA FFE3 FFEC FFFE 000F 001F 002F
A to D Value: FF91 FF8D FF89 FF86 FF7E FF76 FF6E FF67
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
Temperature: 003E 004D 005B 0076 0090 00A9 00D9 0107
A to D Value: FF5F FF57 FF50 FF40 FF31 FF21 FF02 FEE3
10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17
Temperature: 0138 016D 01A9 01CA 01EE 0214 023E 0254
A to D Value: FEC5 FEA6 FE87 FE77 FE68 FE58 FE49 FE41

18 19
1A 1B 1C 1D
Temperature: 026B 0283 029C 02B6 02D2 02EE
A to D Value: FE3A FE32 FE2A FE22 FE1B FE13
The following is an example of the RAP Zone Configuration information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=03) RAP Zone Config:
Min Alt Tracks Per Zone: 00
User Zone
User Zone
User Zone
System Zone
00:
01:
02:
00:
StartCyl
00000000
00002BD1
00005511
00007BF5
NumCyls
002BD1
002940
0026E4
00012C
SpareCyls
000011
000010
00000F
00000E
The following is an example of the RAP Tuned Drive Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=04) Tuned Drive Parms:
(P3=00) Reg Group 00:
P4=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Reg Addr: 0000 0001 0055 0084 0085 0086 008C 008E 0090 0092 0095 0099 009B 009C 00
Reg Data: 0390 000B 01C7 8078 11D2 0092 4100 8A00 0073 0003 0021 01E9 0000 000F 00
P4=
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C
1D
Reg Addr: 009F 00A0 00A1 00A3 00A4 00A5 00A6 00A7 00B7 00B8 00BC 00BD 00BE 00BF 00
Reg Data: 0000 2000 0000 0000 38DA 14D1 0048 7880 FA00 1986 0000 1525 00F0 7F00 00
P4=
20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C
2D
Reg Addr: 00DA 00DC 00DD 00DE 00E0 00E2 00E5 00E9 00EB 00EC 00ED 00EE 00EF 00F0 00
Reg Data: 2100 00D4 0000 0000 6817 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 001C 00
P4=
30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A
Reg Addr: 00F3 00F5 00F6 00F7 00F8 00F9 00FA 00FB 00FC 00FD 00FE
Reg Data: 0000 0088 0020 0020 0000 0FFF 0000 0000 0000 0040 0000
P4=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Reg Addr: 0061 0062 0063 0064 0075 0076 00E4 00E5 00E6 00EA 00EB 00EC 00ED 00EE 00
Reg Data: 204F 0044 2630 0000 0520 0000 F20B 0000 0000 0000 0000 0D07 0000 4020 00
P4=
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Reg Addr: 00F4 00F5 00F6 00F7 00F8 00F9 00FB 00FD 00FE 00FF
Reg Data: 0004 0002 0024 0000 0000 0000 015A 1847 0000 0400
The following is an example of the RAP Tuned Zone Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=05) RAP Tuned Zone Parms:

(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
P4=
Reg Addr:
User Zone 00:
User Zone 01:
User Zone 02:
System Zone 00:
0
0086
006A
0067
0065
0062
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
P4=
Reg Addr:
User Zone 00:
User Zone 01:
User Zone 02:
System Zone 00:
0
0060
E1D3
E1D3
E1D3
E1D3
1
0061
204F
204F
204F
204F
2
0063
2630
262B
2633
262F
The following is an example of the RAP Tuned Head Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=06) RAP Tuned Head Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
User Zone 00 Reg Data:
System Zone 00 Reg Data:
0
0089
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
1
008A
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
2
008B
A1EF
A1EF
A1EF
A1EF
3
0093
0804
0804
0804
0804
4
0094
0CB8
0C60
0C20
0BC0
5
0096
0004
0004
0004
0004
6
0098
0500
0500
0500
0500
7
0097
C900
C900
C900
C900
8
0098
0100
0100
0100
0100
00
98
AA
A3
A4
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
10
00B9
4026
4026
4026
4026
11
00BB
0800
0800
0800
0800
12
00C0
0000
0000
0000
0000
13
00C1
0000
0000
0000
0000
14
00C2
0000
0000
0000
0000
15
00C3
0000
0000
0000
0000
16
00C4
2828
2828
2828
2828
17
00C5
2828
2828
2828
2828
18
00C6
2828
2828
2828
2828
00
28
28
28
28
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
20
00CE
7C7C
7C7C
7C7C
7C7C
21
00CF
7C00
7C00
7C00
7C00
22
00D0
0000
0000
0000
0000
23
00D1
0000
0000
0000
0000
24
00D2
0000
0000
0000
0000
25
00D3
0000
0000
0000
0000
26
00D4
0000
0000
0000
0000
The following is an example of the RAP Zone Format Budget Parameters information that
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=07) RAP Zone Format Budget Parms:
Format Budget Rev: 01
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)
InitialPlo Plo
Isg PreSrvGap PostSrvGap SeqPlo1 SeqPlo
(P3=0) (P3=1) (P3=2) (P3=3)
(P3=4) (P3=5) (P3=6)
User Zone 00:
1C
26
0D
20
04
14
1E
User Zone 01:
1B
25
0C
20
05
13
1D
User Zone 02:
1C
26
0B
20
05
13
1D
User Zone 03:
1D
26
0B
20
05
14
1D
User Zone 04:
1C
26
0B
21
05
13
1D
User Zone 05:
1D
25
0B
21
05
14
1C
User Zone 06:
1C
24
0C
21
05
14
1C
User Zone 07:
1B
24
0C
21
05
13
1C
User Zone 08:
1C
25
0A
21
04
13
1C
User Zone 09:
1D
24
0A
20
04
14
1B
User Zone 0A:
1C
23
0A
20
04
13
1A
User Zone 0B:
1C
23
0A
20
05
13
1A
User Zone 0C:
1C
23
0A
1F
04
13
1A
User Zone 0D:
1B
22
0A
1F
04
13
1A
User Zone 0E:
1B
21
09
1F
04
12
18
User Zone 0F:
1B
20
09
1D
04
12
17
System Zone 00:
1A
20
09
1D
04
11
17
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)
SeqPad SeqIsgWr SeqIsgRd SeqSgToRg SeqSkipRdDelay SeqSyncTo

(P3=7) (P3=8) (P3=9) (P3=A)
(P3=B)
(P3=C)
User Zone 00:
02
13
19
08
34
34
User Zone 01:
02
12
18
08
33
34
User Zone 02:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 03:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 04:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 05:
02
12
17
09
35
32
User Zone 06:
02
12
17
09
35
32
User Zone 07:
02
12
17
08
33
32
User Zone 08:
02
11
16
08
33
32
User Zone 09:
02
11
16
08
34
32
User Zone 0A:
02
11
15
08
33
31
User Zone 0B:
02
11
15
08
33
2F
User Zone 0C:
02
11
15
08
33
2F
User Zone 0D:
02
10
14
07
32
2E
07
32
2D
User Zone 0E:
02
10
13
User Zone 0F:
02
10
12
07
32
2A
System Zone 00: 02
10
12
06
31
2A
The following is an example of the RAP Head Format Budget Parameters information that
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=08) RAP Head Format Budget Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
User
User
User
User
User
User
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
00:
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
SeqSgToWg
0F
10
11
11
12
12
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)
User Zone 06:

User Zone 07:
User Zone 08:
User Zone 09:
User Zone 0A:
User Zone 0B:
User Zone 0C:
User Zone 0D:
User Zone 0E:
User Zone 0F:
System Zone 00:
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
The following is an example of the RAP TCC Temperature Point Parameters information
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=09) RAP TCC Temp Point Parms: 19 37 FFFFFFF6
The following is an example of the RAP TCC Preamp Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0A) RAP TCC Preamp Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
WrCur WrDamp WrDampDur WrPreHt WrHt

RdHt
(P4=0) (P4=1) (P4=2)
(P4=3) (P4=4) (P4=5)
User Zone 00:
0F
08
0E
20
1E
1F
User Zone 01:
0F
08
0E
20
1E
1F
User Zone 02:
0F
08
0E
28
26
27
System Zone 00:
0F
08
0E
28
26
27
The following is an example of the RAP TCC Preamp Offset Parameters information that
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0B) RAP TCC Preamp Offset Parms:
(P3=00) Set 00:
(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
WrCurOff WrDampOff WrDampDurOff WrPreHtOff

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
(P5=3)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00
00
WrHtOff
(P5=4)
00
00
00
00
(P3=01) Set 01:

(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00) User Zone 00:

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
(P5=3)
00
00
00
00
WrHtOff
(P5=4)
00

(P6=80) System Zone 00:
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
(P3=02) Set 02:

(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
(P5=3)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00
00
WrHtOff
(P5=4)
00
00
00
00
The following is an example of the RAP CRC display.

(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0C) RAP CRC: 00000000
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
if RAP_FORMAT_14_REV_2
0012.0000
Changed Gamma values. Added new TCS values.
endif
Description:
parameter.
Quick Help:
Input Parameters:
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None

Type:
Range:
Default: NA

Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
Register Group
Register Index
not used
not used

0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head

0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone

Parameter 4 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x0C = RAP CRC
Parameter 3 = Head
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
Set
Head
Parameter index
Zone Number
0x00 = User Zone 0

0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone

Parameter 0 = Index
Parameter 3 = Table
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Bits 31-2: not used
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Output Data:
where
be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:

Format Rev: 0010
Contents Rev: 0D00
RAP Heads: 0001
RAP User Zones: 0010
RAP System Zones: 0001
(P1=01) RAP:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19
1A 1B 1C 1D
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=03) RAP Zone Config:
Min Alt Tracks Per Zone: 00
User Zone
User Zone
User Zone
System Zone
00:
01:
02:
00:
StartCyl
00000000
00002BD1
00005511
00007BF5
NumCyls
002BD1
002940
0026E4
00012C
SpareCyls
000011
000010
00000F
00000E
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:

P4=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Reg Addr: 0000 0001 0055 0084 0085 0086 008C 008E 0090 0092 0095 0099 009B 009C 00
Reg Data: 0390 000B 01C7 8078 11D2 0092 4100 8A00 0073 0003 0021 01E9 0000 000F 00
P4=
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C
1D
Reg Data: 0000 2000 0000 0000 38DA 14D1 0048 7880 FA00 1986 0000 1525 00F0 7F00 00
P4=
20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C
2D
Reg Data: 2100 00D4 0000 0000 6817 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 001C 00
P4=
30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A
Reg Data: 0000 0088 0020 0020 0000 0FFF 0000 0000 0000 0040 0000
P4=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Reg Data: 204F 0044 2630 0000 0520 0000 F20B 0000 0000 0000 0000 0D07 0000 4020 00
P4=
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Reg Data: 0004 0002 0024 0000 0000 0000 015A 1847 0000 0400
The following is an example of the RAP Tuned Zone Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=05) RAP Tuned Zone Parms:
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
P4=
Reg Addr:
User Zone 00:
User Zone 01:
User Zone 02:
System Zone 00:
0
0086
006A
0067
0065
0062
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
P4=
Reg Addr:
User Zone 00:
User Zone 01:
User Zone 02:
System Zone 00:
0
0060
E1D3
E1D3
E1D3
E1D3
1
0061
204F
204F
204F
204F
2
0063
2630
262B
2633
262F
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=06) RAP Tuned Head Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
0
0089
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
1
008A
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
2
008B
A1EF
A1EF
A1EF
A1EF
3
0093
0804
0804
0804
0804
4
0094
0CB8
0C60
0C20
0BC0
5
0096
0004
0004
0004
0004
6
0098
0500
0500
0500
0500
7
0097
C900
C900
C900
C900
8
0098
0100
0100
0100
0100
00
98
AA
A3
A4
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
10
00B9
4026
4026
4026
4026
11
00BB
0800
0800
0800
0800
12
00C0
0000
0000
0000
0000
13
00C1
0000
0000
0000
0000
14
00C2
0000
0000
0000
0000
15
00C3
0000
0000
0000
0000
16
00C4
2828
2828
2828
2828
17
00C5
2828
2828
2828
2828
18
00C6
2828
2828
2828
2828
00
28
28
28
28
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
20
00CE
7C7C
7C7C
7C7C
7C7C
21
00CF
7C00
7C00
7C00
7C00
22
00D0
0000
0000
0000
0000
23
00D1
0000
0000
0000
0000
24
00D2
0000
0000
0000
0000
25
00D3
0000
0000
0000
0000
26
00D4
0000
0000
0000
0000
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
InitialPlo Plo
(P3=0) (P3=1) (P3=2) (P3=3)
(P3=4) (P3=5) (P3=6)
User Zone 00:
1C
26
0D
20
04
14
1E
User Zone 01:
1B
25
0C
20
05
13
1D
User Zone 02:
1C
26
0B
20
05
13
1D
User Zone 03:
1D
26
0B
20
05
14
1D
User Zone 04:
1C
26
0B
21
05
13
1D
User Zone 05:
1D
25
0B
21
05
14
1C
User Zone 06:
1C
24
0C
21
05
14
1C
User Zone 07:
1B
24
0C
21
05
13
1C
User Zone 08:
1C
25
0A
21
04
13
1C
User Zone 09:
1D
24
0A
20
04
14
1B
User Zone 0A:
1C
23
0A
20
04
13
1A
User Zone 0B:
1C
23
0A
20
05
13
1A
User Zone 0C:
1C
23
0A
1F
04
13
1A
User Zone 0D:
1B
22
0A
1F
04
13
1A
User Zone 0E:
1B
21
09
1F
04
12
18
User Zone 0F:
1B
20
09
1D
04
12
17
System Zone 00:
1A
20
09
1D
04
11
17
User
User
User
User
User
User
User
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
00:
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:

(P3=7) (P3=8) (P3=9) (P3=A)
(P3=B)
(P3=C)
02
13
19
08
34
34
02
12
18
08
33
34
02
12
18
09
34
34
02
12
18
09
34
34
02
12
18
09
34
34
02
12
17
09
35
32
02
12
17
09
35
32
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)
User Zone 07:

User Zone 08:
User Zone 09:
User Zone 0A:
User Zone 0B:
User Zone 0C:
User Zone 0D:
User Zone 0E:
User Zone 0F:
System Zone 00:
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
02
12
11
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
10
17
16
16
15
15
15
14
13
12
12
08
08
08
08
08
08
07
07
07
06
33
33
34
33
33
33
32
32
32
31
32
32
32
31
2F
2F
2E
2D
2A
2A
The following is an example of the RAP Head Format Budget Parameters information that
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=08) RAP Head Format Budget Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)
User Zone 00:

User Zone 01:
User Zone 02:
User Zone 03:
User Zone 04:
User Zone 05:
User Zone 06:
User Zone 07:
User Zone 08:
User Zone 09:
User Zone 0A:
User Zone 0B:
User Zone 0C:
User Zone 0D:
User Zone 0E:
User Zone 0F:
System Zone 00:
SeqSgToWg
0F
10
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
(P1=01) RAP:
The following is an example of the RAP TCC Preamp Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0A) RAP TCC Preamp Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
WrCur WrDamp WrDampDur

(P4=0) (P4=1) (P4=2)
0F
08
0E

0F
0F
0F
08
08
08
0E
0E
0E
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P3=00) Set 00:
(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
WrCurOff WrDampOff WrDampDurOff

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00
(P3=01) Set 01:

(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00
(P3=02) Set 02:

(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00

(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0C) RAP CRC: 00000000
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
0012.0000
endif
Description:
parameter.
Quick Help:
Input Parameters:
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
Default: NA


Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
Register Group
Register Index
not used
not used

0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0

0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 4 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x0C = RAP CRC
Parameter 3 = Head

Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
Set
Head
Parameter index
Zone Number
0x00 = User Zone 0

0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 0 = Index
Parameter 3 = Table
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Bits 31-2: not used

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Output Data:
where
be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
Format Rev: 0010
Contents Rev: 0D00
RAP Heads: 0001
Tracks/zone:
Alts/volume:
Sec/track:
Total Cyls:
(P1=01) RAP:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
E
F
8
9
A
B
C
D

10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19
1A 1B 1C 1D
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=03) RAP VBAR Zone Config:
If firmware supports ID System Partition Location:
NominalFirstSysTrack: 0002448A
NumSysTracks: 0000012C
SysSpareTracksPerHd: 0F
ActiveSerpentsPerZoneGroup: 00
If firmware supports MD System Partition Location (or a location enveloped
by the User Partition):
SysStartMinizoneIndex: 02D6
SysNumMinizones: 0002
LBAsPerSysZoneCopy: 000132EA
Head 0
User
User
User
User
User
User
User
User
User
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
00:
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:
Minizones
127
127
12E
A1
8A
A5
CC
103
9B
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
P4=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Reg Addr: 0000 0001 0055 0084 0085 0086 008C 008E 0090 0092 0095 0099 009B 009C 00
Reg Data: 0390 000B 01C7 8078 11D2 0092 4100 8A00 0073 0003 0021 01E9 0000 000F 00
P4=
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C
1D
Reg Data: 0000 2000 0000 0000 38DA 14D1 0048 7880 FA00 1986 0000 1525 00F0 7F00 00
P4=
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
2A
2B
2C
2D
Reg Data: 2100 00D4 0000 0000 6817 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 001C 00
P4=
30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A
Reg Data: 0000 0088 0020 0020 0000 0FFF 0000 0000 0000 0040 0000
P4=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Reg Data: 204F 0044 2630 0000 0520 0000 F20B 0000 0000 0000 0000 0D07 0000 4020 00
P4=
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Reg Data: 0004 0002 0024 0000 0000 0000 015A 1847 0000 0400
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=06) RAP Tuned Head/Zone Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
0
0089
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
1
008A
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
2
008B
A1EF
A1EF
A1EF
A1EF
3
0093
0804
0804
0804
0804
4
0094
0CB8
0C60
0C20
0BC0
5
0096
0004
0004
0004
0004
6
0098
0500
0500
0500
0500
7
0097
C900
C900
C900
C900
8
0098
0100
0100
0100
0100
00
98
AA
A3
A4
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
10
00B9
4026
4026
4026
4026
11
00BB
0800
0800
0800
0800
12
00C0
0000
0000
0000
0000
13
00C1
0000
0000
0000
0000
14
00C2
0000
0000
0000
0000
15
00C3
0000
0000
0000
0000
16
00C4
2828
2828
2828
2828
17
00C5
2828
2828
2828
2828
18
00C6
2828
2828
2828
2828
00
28
28
28
28
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
20
00CE
7C7C
7C7C
7C7C
7C7C
21
00CF
7C00
7C00
7C00
7C00
22
00D0
0000
0000
0000
0000
23
00D1
0000
0000
0000
0000
24
00D2
0000
0000
0000
0000
25
00D3
0000
0000
0000
0000
26
00D4
0000
0000
0000
0000
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
InitialPlo Plo
(P3=0) (P3=1) (P3=2) (P3=3)
(P3=4) (P3=5) (P3=6)
1C
26
0D
20
04
14
1E
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)
User Zone 01:

User Zone 02:
User Zone 03:
User Zone 04:
User Zone 05:
User Zone 06:
User Zone 07:
User Zone 08:
User Zone 09:
User Zone 0A:
User Zone 0B:
User Zone 0C:
User Zone 0D:
User Zone 0E:
User Zone 0F:
System Zone 00:
1B
1C
1D
1C
1D
1C
1B
1C
1D
1C
1C
1C
1B
1B
1B
1A
25
26
26
26
25
24
24
25
24
23
23
23
22
21
20
20
0C
0B
0B
0B
0B
0C
0C
0A
0A
0A
0A
0A
0A
09
09
09
20
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
1F
1F
1F
1D
1D
05
05
05
05
05
05
05
04
04
04
05
04
04
04
04
04
13
13
14
13
14
14
13
13
14
13
13
13
13
12
12
11
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)

(P3=7) (P3=8) (P3=9) (P3=A)
(P3=B)
(P3=C)
User Zone 00:
02
13
19
08
34
34
User Zone 01:
02
12
18
08
33
34
User Zone 02:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 03:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 04:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 05:
02
12
17
09
35
32
User Zone 06:
02
12
17
09
35
32
User Zone 07:
02
12
17
08
33
32
User Zone 08:
02
11
16
08
33
32
User Zone 09:
02
11
16
08
34
32
User Zone 0A:
02
11
15
08
33
31
User Zone 0B:
02
11
15
08
33
2F
User Zone 0C:
02
11
15
08
33
2F
User Zone 0D:
02
10
14
07
32
2E
User Zone 0E:
02
10
13
07
32
2D
07
32
2A
User Zone 0F:
02
10
12
System Zone 00: 02
10
12
06
31
2A
(P1=01) RAP:
The following is an example of the RAP Preamp Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0A) RAP Tuned Preamp Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)

(P4=0) (P4=1) (P4=2)
User Zone 00:
0F
08
0E
User Zone 01:
0F
08
0E
User Zone 02:
0F
08
0E
System Zone 00:
0F
08
0E
1D
1D
1D
1D
1C
1C
1C
1C
1B
1A
1A
1A
1A
18
17
17
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P3=00) Set 00:
(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00
(P3=01) Set 01:

(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00
(P3=02) Set 02:

(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00

(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0C) RAP CRC: 00000000
The following is an example of the RAP AFH drive parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0D) RAP AFH Drive Parms:
C1 (P3=x)
+0.000000E-0
C2
+0.000000E-0
C3
+0.000000E-0
C4
+0.000000E-0
C5
+0.000000E-0
C6
+0.00000
C8
+0.000000E-0
C9
+0.000000E-0
C10
+0.000000E-0
C11
+0.000000E-0
C12
+0.000000E-0
C13
+0.00000
C15
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
+0.000000E-0
+0.000000E-0
+0.000000E-0
+0.000000E-0
+0.000000E-0
+0.00000
RC1
+0.000000E-0
RC2
+0.000000E-0
RC3
+0.000000E-0
RC4
+0.000000E-0
RC5
+0.000000E-0
RC6
+0.00000
WC1
+0.000000E-0
WC2
+0.000000E-0
WC3
+0.000000E-0
WC4
+0.000000E-0
WC5
+0.000000E-0
WC6
+0.00000
WC8
+0.000000E-0
WC9
+0.000000E-0
WC10
+0.000000E-0
Preheat Time (P3=25) = 03E8

TargIdleClr (P3=26) = 00
CertTemp (P3=27) = 35
The following is an example of the RAP AFH head parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0E) RAP AFH Head Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P3=01) Head 01:
TC1 (P4=x)
+0.000016E-3
+0.000016E-3
TC2
+0.000000E-0
+0.000000E-0
The following is an example of the RAP AFH head/zone parameters information that will be
displayed:
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0F) RAP AFH Head Zone Parms:
Heater DAC
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
WrPreHt
(P4=0)
User Zone 00:
20
User Zone 01:
20
User Zone 02:
28
System Zone 00:
28
WrHt
RdHt
(P4=1) (P4=2)
1E
1F
1E
1F
26
27
26
27
Clearance
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
W+HtClr
(P4=3)
User Zone 00:
20
User Zone 01:
20
User Zone 02:
28
System Zone 00:
28
RHtClr TargWrClr TargPreClr

(P4=4) (P4=5)
(P4=6)
1E
1F
20
1E
1F
20
26
27
28
26
27
28
SWD
(P3=00) Head 00:
SWDAvg
(P4=9)
20
SWDDelta SWDFilt
(P4=A) (P4=B)
1E
1F
TargRdClr
(P4=7)
1E
1E
26
26
TargMai
(P4=8)
1F
1F
27
27

20
28
28
1E
26
26
1F
27
27
be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=11) RAP VBAR Config:
Nominal Serpent Width: 32
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Serpent Width Cyl Skew Adj

32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
Num Sector Size Configs: 0C

Sector Size: 0200
Max LBA: 1C6BA999
Sector Size: 0202
Max LBA: 0000B000
Sector Size: 0204
Max LBA: 0000A000
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=12) RAP Channel Parms Info:
Idx
Tbl [Drive=0; Zone=1] Offset
(P3=xx)
(P4=xx)
(P5=xx)
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
0
3
1
3
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
0012.0000
endif
Description:
parameter.
Quick Help:
Input Parameters:
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
Default: NA


Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
Register Group
Register Index
not used
not used

0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1

.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 4 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
0x0C = RAP CRC
Parameter 3 = Head
Parameter 3 = Head
0x00 = User Zone 0
0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
Parameter
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
Set
Head
Parameter index
Zone Number
0x00 = User Zone 0

0x01 = User Zone 1
.
.
.
0x80 = System Zone
Parameter 0 = Index
Parameter 3 = Table
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Bits 31-2: not used

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Output Data:
where
be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
Format Rev: 0010
Contents Rev: 0D00
RAP Heads: 0001
Tracks/zone:
Alts/volume:
Sec/track:
Total Cyls:
(P1=01) RAP:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
E
F
8
9
A
B
C
D
10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19
1A 1B 1C 1D
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=03) RAP VBAR Zone Config:
If firmware supports ID System Partition Location:
NominalFirstSysTrack: 0002448A
NumSysTracks: 0000012C
SysSpareTracksPerHd: 0F
If firmware supports MD System Partition Location (or a location enveloped
by the User Partition):
SysStartMinizoneIndex: 02D6
SysNumMinizones: 0002
LBAsPerSysZoneCopy: 000132EA
Head 0
User
User
User
User
User
User
User
User
User
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
Zone
00:
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:
Minizones
127
127
12E
A1
8A
A5
CC
103
9B
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
P4=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Reg Addr: 0000 0001 0055 0084 0085 0086 008C 008E 0090 0092 0095 0099 009B 009C 00
Reg Data: 0390 000B 01C7 8078 11D2 0092 4100 8A00 0073 0003 0021 01E9 0000 000F 00
P4=
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1A 1B 1C
1D
Reg Data: 0000 2000 0000 0000 38DA 14D1 0048 7880 FA00 1986 0000 1525 00F0 7F00 00
P4=
20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 2A 2B 2C
2D
Reg Data: 2100 00D4 0000 0000 6817 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 001C 00
P4=
30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 3A
Reg Data: 0000 0088 0020 0020 0000 0FFF 0000 0000 0000 0040 0000
P4=
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
Reg Data: 204F 0044 2630 0000 0520 0000 F20B 0000 0000 0000 0000 0D07 0000 4020 00
P4=
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Reg Data: 0004 0002 0024 0000 0000 0000 015A 1847 0000 0400
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=06) RAP Tuned Head/Zone Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
0
0089
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
1
008A
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
3DF4
2
008B
A1EF
A1EF
A1EF
A1EF
3
0093
0804
0804
0804
0804
4
0094
0CB8
0C60
0C20
0BC0
5
0096
0004
0004
0004
0004
6
0098
0500
0500
0500
0500
7
0097
C900
C900
C900
C900
8
0098
0100
0100
0100
0100
00
98
AA
A3
A4
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
10
00B9
4026
4026
4026
4026
11
00BB
0800
0800
0800
0800
12
00C0
0000
0000
0000
0000
13
00C1
0000
0000
0000
0000
14
00C2
0000
0000
0000
0000
15
00C3
0000
0000
0000
0000
16
00C4
2828
2828
2828
2828
17
00C5
2828
2828
2828
2828
18
00C6
2828
2828
2828
2828
00
28
28
28
28
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)
P5=
Reg Addr:
20
00CE
7C7C
7C7C
7C7C
7C7C
21
00CF
7C00
7C00
7C00
7C00
22
00D0
0000
0000
0000
0000
23
00D1
0000
0000
0000
0000
24
00D2
0000
0000
0000
0000
25
00D3
0000
0000
0000
0000
26
00D4
0000
0000
0000
0000
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:

InitialPlo Plo
(P3=0) (P3=1) (P3=2) (P3=3)
(P3=4) (P3=5) (P3=6)
1C
26
0D
20
04
14
1E
1B
25
0C
20
05
13
1D
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)
User Zone 02:

User Zone 03:
User Zone 04:
User Zone 05:
User Zone 06:
User Zone 07:
User Zone 08:
User Zone 09:
User Zone 0A:
User Zone 0B:
User Zone 0C:
User Zone 0D:
User Zone 0E:
User Zone 0F:
System Zone 00:
1C
1D
1C
1D
1C
1B
1C
1D
1C
1C
1C
1B
1B
1B
1A
26
26
26
25
24
24
25
24
23
23
23
22
21
20
20
0B
0B
0B
0B
0C
0C
0A
0A
0A
0A
0A
0A
09
09
09
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
1F
1F
1F
1D
1D
05
05
05
05
05
05
04
04
04
05
04
04
04
04
04
13
14
13
14
14
13
13
14
13
13
13
13
12
12
11
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
(P4=02)
(P4=03)
(P4=04)
(P4=05)
(P4=06)
(P4=07)
(P4=08)
(P4=09)
(P4=0A)
(P4=0B)
(P4=0C)
(P4=0D)
(P4=0E)
(P4=0F)
(P4=80)

(P3=7) (P3=8) (P3=9) (P3=A)
(P3=B)
(P3=C)
User Zone 00:
02
13
19
08
34
34
User Zone 01:
02
12
18
08
33
34
User Zone 02:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 03:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 04:
02
12
18
09
34
34
User Zone 05:
02
12
17
09
35
32
User Zone 06:
02
12
17
09
35
32
User Zone 07:
02
12
17
08
33
32
User Zone 08:
02
11
16
08
33
32
User Zone 09:
02
11
16
08
34
32
User Zone 0A:
02
11
15
08
33
31
User Zone 0B:
02
11
15
08
33
2F
User Zone 0C:
02
11
15
08
33
2F
User Zone 0D:
02
10
14
07
32
2E
User Zone 0E:
02
10
13
07
32
2D
User Zone 0F:
02
10
12
07
32
2A
06
31
2A
System Zone 00: 02
10
12
(P1=01) RAP:
The following is an example of the RAP Preamp Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0A) RAP Tuned Preamp Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)

(P4=0) (P4=1) (P4=2)
User Zone 00:
0F
08
0E
User Zone 01:
0F
08
0E
User Zone 02:
0F
08
0E
System Zone 00:
0F
08
0E
1D
1D
1D
1C
1C
1C
1C
1B
1A
1A
1A
1A
18
17
17
will be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P3=00) Set 00:
(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00
(P3=01) Set 01:

(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00
(P3=02) Set 02:

(P4=00) Head 00:
(P6=00)
(P6=01)
(P6=02)
(P6=80)

(P5=0)
(P5=1)
(P5=2)
User Zone 00:
00
00
00
User Zone 01:
00
00
00
User Zone 02:
00
00
00
System Zone 00:
00
00
00

(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0C) RAP CRC: 00000000
The following is an example of the RAP AFH drive parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0D) RAP AFH Drive Parms:
C1 (P3=x)
+0.000000E-0
C2
+0.000000E-0
C3
+0.000000E-0
C4
+0.000000E-0
C5
+0.000000E-0
C6
+0.00000
C8
+0.000000E-0
C9
+0.000000E-0
C10
+0.000000E-0
C11
+0.000000E-0
C12
+0.000000E-0
C13
+0.00000
C15
+0.000000E-0
C16
+0.000000E-0
C17
+0.000000E-0
C18
+0.000000E-0
C19
+0.000000E-0
C20
+0.00000
RC1
+0.000000E-0
RC2
+0.000000E-0
RC3
+0.000000E-0
RC4
+0.000000E-0
RC5
+0.000000E-0
RC6
+0.00000
WC1
+0.000000E-0
WC2
+0.000000E-0
WC3
+0.000000E-0
WC4
+0.000000E-0
WC5
+0.000000E-0
WC6
+0.00000
WC8
+0.000000E-0
WC9
+0.000000E-0
WC10
+0.000000E-0
Preheat Time (P3=25) = 03E8

TargIdleClr (P3=26) = 00
CertTemp (P3=27) = 35
The following is an example of the RAP AFH head parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0E) RAP AFH Head Parms:
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P3=01) Head 01:
TC1 (P4=x)
+0.000016E-3
+0.000016E-3
TC2
+0.000000E-0
+0.000000E-0
The following is an example of the RAP AFH head/zone parameters information that will be
displayed:
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=0F) RAP AFH Head Zone Parms:
Heater DAC
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
WrPreHt
(P4=0)
User Zone 00:
20
User Zone 01:
20
User Zone 02:
28
System Zone 00:
28
WrHt
RdHt
(P4=1) (P4=2)
1E
1F
1E
1F
26
27
26
27
Clearance
(P3=00) Head 00:
(P5=00)
(P5=01)
(P5=02)
(P5=80)
W+HtClr
(P4=3)
User Zone 00:
20
User Zone 01:
20
User Zone 02:
28
System Zone 00:
28
RHtClr TargWrClr TargPreClr

(P4=4) (P4=5)
(P4=6)
1E
1F
20
1E
1F
20
26
27
28
26
27
28
SWD
(P3=00) Head 00:
SWDAvg
(P4=9)
20
20
SWDDelta
(P4=A)
1E
1E
SWDFilt
(P4=B)
1F
1F
TargRdClr
(P4=7)
1E
1E
26
26
TargMai
(P4=8)
1F
1F
27
27

28
28
26
26
27
27
be displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=11) RAP VBAR Config:
Nominal Serpent Width: 32
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
Head
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Serpent Width Cyl Skew Adj

32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
32
0000
Num Sector Size Configs: 0C

Sector Size: 0200
Max LBA: 1C6BA999
Sector Size: 0202
Max LBA: 0000B000
Sector Size: 0204
Max LBA: 0000A000
The following is an example of the RAP Channel Parameters information that will be
displayed.
(P1=01) RAP:
(P2=12) RAP Channel Parms Info:
Idx
Tbl [Drive=0; Zone=1] Offset
(P3=xx)
(P4=xx)
(P5=xx)
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
0
3
1
3
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
0012.0000
endif
Display / Modify RW Working Parameters (Level 2, 7 'I,3')
Description:
This command displays and optionally modifies the specified value of the Read/Write
Working Parameters.
Quick Help:
"DisplayModifyRwWorkingParms, I[ParmValue],3,[ParmId],[P3],[P4],,,[P7]";
Input Parameters:
0 - P0 (New RW Working Parameter Value).
parameters 3 through 5 will be set equal to the value of this parameter.
Type:
Unsigned 32-bit value.
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None.
1 - P1 (RW Working Parameter Group ID = 3).
This parameter specifies the Group ID of the RW Working Parameters, which is 3.
Type:
Range:
Default: None.
2 - P2 (Head).
This parameter specifies the head. If no head is specified, all heads' data are
displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
3 - P3 (RW Working Parameter Subgroup ID).
This parameter specifies the RW Working Parameters Subgroup ID.
valid values for the Subgroup ID:
0x00:
0x01:
0x02:
0x03:
0x04:
0x05:
0x06:
0x07:
0x08:
WRITE_CURRENT_OFS
WRITE_DAMPING_OFS
WRITE_DAMPING_DUR_OFS
TWEAK_TEMP_OFS
WRITE_PREHEAT_OFS
WRITE_HEAT_OFS
READ_HEAT_OFS
MAINTENANCE_HEAT_OFS
RANGE_BITS_OFS
Type:
The following are
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
4 - P4 (Zone).
This parameter specifies the zone.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
(P1=03) RW Working:
(P2=00) Head 00:
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
.
.
.
(P4=0F)
(P4=10)
(P4=80)
WrkIW
WrkIWDamp
(P3=00) (P3=01)
User Zone 00:
07
02
User Zone 01:
07
02
.
.
.
.
.
.
User Zone 0F:
07
02
User Zone 10:
07
02
System Zone 00: 07
02
(P4=00)
(P4=01)
.
.
.
(P4=0F)
(P4=10)
(P4=80)
WrkPreHt
(P3=04)
User Zone 00:
2D
User Zone 01:
31
.
.
.
User Zone 0F:
29
User Zone 10:
29
System Zone 00: 29
WrkIWDur
(P3=02)
05
05
.
.
.
05
05
05
WrkWriteHt WrkReadHt
(P3=05)
(P3=06)
26
1A
2A
1E
.
.
.
.
.
.
22
14
22
14
23
14
WrkTweakTemp
(P3=03)
1A
1A
.
.
.
1A
1A
1A
WrkMaintHt
(P3=07)
29
31
.
.
.
29
29
1E
WrkHtRange
00
00
.
.
.
00
00
00
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display / Modify SAP (Level 2, 7 'I,2')
Description:
This command displays the values of the specified servo adaptive parameters.
Quick Help:
"DisplayModifySap, I[ParmValue],2,[ParmId],[P3],[P4],[P5]";
Input Parameters:
0 - New SAP Value.
parameters 3 through 5 will be set equal to the value of this parameter.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None.
1 - SAP Group ID.
This parameter specifies the Group ID of the SAP, which is 2.
Type:
Range:
Default: None.
2 - SAP Subgroup ID.
This parameter specifies the ID of the SAP value to be displayed or modified.
will display all of the parameters in the SAP. The following SAP parameters are
supported:
0x00: RAW_HEX_SUBGROUP_ID - Raw Hex dump of the entire SAP
0x01: ALL_SAP_SUBGROUPS_SUBGROUP_ID - All SAP Subgroups ID
0x02: MAX_HEAD_SUBGROUP_ID - Max Head (maximum head supported by servo)
0x03: MR_BIAS_SUBGROUP_ID - MR Bias Table (table of MR bias values)
0x04: MAX_MR_BIAS_SUBGROUP_ID - Max MR Bias Table (table of Max MR bias values)
0x05: BIAS_TABLE_SUBGROUP_ID - Bias Table (table of Flex Bias values)
0x06: BIAS_HYST_TABLE_SUBGROUP_ID - Bias Hysteresis Table (table of Bias Hysteresis value
0xFF: SAP_TOC_SUBGROUP_ID - Table of Contents (all subgroups currently supported by this
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
3 - Parameter 3.
This parameter's meaning depends on the SAP Subgroup ID (P2). The information about
it's meaning is available in the display of the SAP data.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None.
4 - Parameter 4.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
5 - Parameter 5.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
If the option to display a raw hex dump of the SAP was selected, then the following
will be displayed:
Addr 0000: xx xx xx
Addr 0010: xx xx xx
Addr 0020: xx xx xx
......
where xx is the SAP
xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
data at the specified index position
If the option to display the Display/Modify SAP Table Of Contents was selected, then the
following will be displayed:
(P2=00)
(P2=01)
(P2=02)
(P2=03)
SAP:
SAP:
SAP:
SAP:
Raw Hex dump of the entire SAP

All SAP Subgroups
Max Head (maximum head supported by servo)
MR Bias Table (table of MR bias values)
(P2=04)
(P2=05)
(P2=06)
(P2=FF)
SAP:
SAP:
SAP:
SAP:
Max MR Bias Table (table of Max MR bias values)

Bias Table (table of Flex Bias values)
Bias Hysteresis Table (table of Bias Hysteresis values)
Table of Contents
If the option to display servo's Max Head SAP value is selected, then the following is
displayed:
(P2=ss) Max Head: hh
where:
ss = Subgroup ID
hh = Max Head
If the option to display the entire MR Bias table is selected, then the following is
displayed:
(P2=ss) MR Bias:
(P3=0) ... (P3=x)

aabb ... aabb
where:
ss = Subgroup ID
x = Max Head supported by servo
aabb = MR Bias value (including register address)
If the option to display a single MR Bias value is selected, then the following is displayed:
(P2=ss) MR Bias:
(P3=h)
aabb
where:
ss = Subgroup ID
h = Head
aabb = MR Bias value (including register address)
If the option to display the entire Max MR Bias table is selected, then the following is
displayed:
(P2=ss) Max MR Bias:
(P3=0) ... (P3=m)

aaaa ... aaaa
where:
ss = Subgroup ID
m = Max Head supported by servo
aaaa = Max MR Bias value
If the option to display a single Max MR Bias value is selected, then the following is
displayed:
(P2=ss) Max MR Bias:
(P3=h)
aaaa
where:
ss = Subgroup ID
h = Head
aaaa = Max MR Bias value
If the option to display servo's Flex Bias Table was selected, then the following will be
displayed for each of the requested table entries.
Bias Value
bbbb
(P3=aaaa)
where:
aaaa = is the Offset from the start of the Bias Table
bbbb = is the Bias value at that table location.
If the option to display servo's Bias Hysteresis Table was selected, then the following
will be displayed for each of the requested table entries.
Bias Hysteresis Value
bbbb
(P3=aaaa)
where:
aaaa = is the Offset from the start of the Bias Hysteresis Table
bbbb = is the Bias Hysteresis value at that table location.
Examples:
Example #1:
To display a raw hex dump of the SAP:
F3 2>I,2
F3 2>I,2,0
Example #2:
To display the SAP Table of Contents:
F3 2>I,2,FF
Example #3:
To display all of the supported SAP subgroups in a humanized format:
F3 2>I,2,1
Example #4:
To display any supported SAP subgroup in a humanized format:
F3 2>I,2,s
where 's' is a supported SAP subgroup ID
Example #5:
To display the MR Bias value for head 0:
F3 2>I,2,3,0
Example #6:
To write the Max MR Bias value for head 1 to 0x003E:
F3 2>I3E,2,4,1
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Added support for access to Max Head, MR Bias, and Max MR Bias
(DiagError).
0012.0000
Added support for modifying/reading SAP Bias Table and SAP Bias Hysteresis Table
Display / Modify ZAP Table (Level 4 't')
Description:
This command displays or modifies the RAM ZAP table.
Quick Help:
"DisplayModifyZapTable, t[EntryNum],[EntryValue]";
Input Parameters:
0 - ZAP Table Entry Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the ZAP Table entry to be modified.
If this parameter and / or Parameter 1 are not entered, the ZAP table will
be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
1 - ZAP Table Entry Data.
This parameter specifies the value to be written to the specified ZAP table entry.
If this parameter and / or Parameter 0 are not entered, the ZAP table will be
displayed.
Type:
Signed 16-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the whole Zap Table will be displayed with the following format:
Row 000 xxxx xxxx
Row 001 xxxx xxxx
Row 002 xxxx xxxx
......
where xxxx is the
Revision History:
xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
ZAP data at the specified index position of the ZAP table
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Native Interface and Read/Write Command History (Online Control X)
Description:
This command displays the command history of the Native Interface and Read/Write
subsystem.
Quick Help:
"DisplayInterfaceAndRwCmdHistory";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, following information will be displayed.
"ATA ccc Cmds"
"Ts(ms)
dT(ms) Op Cnt LBA"
"dddddddddd eeeeeeee ff gggg hhhhhhhhhhhh"
* see remark below
"RW iii Cmds"

"Ts(ms)
dT(ms) xT(ms) Type Option Mode St EC
Info"
"jjjjjjjjjj kkkkkkkk llllllll oo pppppp qqqqqq r ssssssss"
** see remark below
where
ccc is the number of ATA commands to display. The oldest one is displaed first
dddddddddd is the time stamp(ms) of the ATA command when it was recorded
eeeeeeee is the time difference(ms) from the previous ATA command
ff is the ATA Op-code. For example, EC is for Identify Device command
gggg is the block count specified in the ATA task file
hhhhhhhhhhhh is the LBA number specified in the ATA task file
iii is the number of Read/Write commands to display. The oldest one is displayed first
jjjjjjjjjj is the time stamp(ms) of the Read/Write command when it was recorded
kkkkkkkk is the time difference(ms) from the previous Read/Write command.
If this is 99999999, it means the time difference is indeterminate
llllllll is the excution time duration for which the Read/Write request ran.
If this is 99999999, it means the excution time is indeterminate
Also some supplementary information may be displayed in the "Info" field.
That includes request types, options, modes, input/output(information/response) frames
and buffer configuration, etc.
oo is the Read/Write command request type.
0x00
0x01
0x02
0x03
0x04
0x05
0x06
0x07
0x08
0x09
0x0A
0x0B
0x0C
0x0D
0x0E
0x0F
0x10
0x11
0x12
0x13
0x14
0x15
0x16
0x17
0x18
0x19
0x1A
0x1B
0x1C
0x1D
0x1E
0x1F
0x20
0x21
0x22
0x23
0x24
0x25
0x26
0x27
0x28
0x29
0x2A
0x2B
0x2C
0x2D
0x2E
0x2F
0x30
0x31
0x32
0x33
0x34
0x35
0x36
0x37
0x38
0x39
0x3A
0x3B
0x3C
0x3D
SEEK
XFR_ALT
XFR
RD_CHNL
SRV_MEM
SRV_FLW
DITH
DITH_WR
CAL
ERA_TRK
FDB
FMT_TRK
FMT_SYS
FMT_UNT
HD_RES
HTR_RES
GET_RVFF
ACFF_RECAL
TEMP
TWK_FH
VOLT
HD_DIAG
HD_SPK
REALLOC
MRK_PND
HD_FH
VCM_TEMP
MEM_DBG
PROC_DL
SCRB_DL
PROC_GDL
REF_SRV_MEM
RELD_RAP
ERR_RATE
DL
SRV_EC
SCN_DFCT
SELF_SK
SK_TUNE
SND_SRV
FIX_RAP
DEPOP
INIT_DITH
PES
PREAMP
SET_VOLT
ZAP
SPN_UP
SPN_DN
ZLR
UNKNOWN
UNMRK
TCC
ALT_TONE
XFR_TRK
XFR_WDG
PWR
CLR_ALT
LATCH
SV_ALT
MATLAB
SWEEP
Seek request
Read/Write transfer alternate sector request
Read/Write transfer request
Access Read Channel request
Access Servo Memory request
Add Primary Servo Flaw request
Dithering request
Dithering write enhance request
Drive Calibration request
Erase Track request
Execute FDB Motor Leakage Detection test request
Format Track request
Format System Partition request
Format Unit request
Get Head Resistance request
Get Heater Resistance request
Get Servo RVFF sensor status
ACFF Recalibrate status
Get Temperature request
Tweak fly height values request
Get Voltage Levels request
Head diagnostics test request
Head Spike Screen request
Immediate Reallocation request
Mark Block for Pending Reallocation request
Measure Head Fly Heights request
Measure VCM Temperature and Resistance request
Memory mapped debug capture request
Process defect lists request
Scrub the defect lists request
Process growth defect lists request
Refresh servo memory request
Reload RAP parameters request
Measure error rate
Retrieve defect list request
Retrieve the servo error code FIFO request
Scan defect adjacent sectors request
Self seek request
Seek profile tuning request
Send servo request
Fixup RAP for depop request
Send Servo Electrical Depop request
Initialize Dithering parameters
Servo PES FIFO access request
Set Preamp mode request
Configure voltage margin level request
Configure the ZAP correction mode request
Spinup request
Spindown request
Track ZLR request
Unsupported request
Unmark Block for Pending Reallocation request
Update TCC Manager request
Write SMART Alternating Tones Request
Read/Write transfer track request
Read/Write transfer wedge request
Set R/W Power Management request
Clear R/W User Alt List request
Put heads on the latch request
Save R/W User Alt List to Media request
Enter Servo Matlab Shell request
Perform sweep of media to knock off particles request
0x3E
0x3F
0x40
0x41
0x42
0x43
0x44
0x45
0x46
0x47
0x48
0x49
0x4A
CLR_SLIP
FA_AFH
TWK_WR_PWR
SEC2RLL
SWD
CLR_ALT_ENT
ADJ_CLR
FALL
XFR_SEC
DISC_SLIP
RE_ALT
RST_RVFF
HST
Clear R/W Slip List request

Field Adjust AFH request
Tweak write power request
Convert sector data to RLL data
SWD(Skip Write Detect) Enable/Disable request
Clear User Alt List Entry request
Adjust Target Clearance request
Control drive free-fall protection request
Read/Write transfer sector request
Update servo disc slip parameters request
Restore R/W User Alt List from Media request
Reset Servo RVFF sensor status request
Head Stability Test
qqqqqq is the Read/Write command request mode

Transfer/Seek Request Modes:
0x00000001
Skip mask mode enabled
0x00000002
Transfer of EDC/ECC data enabled (R/W Long)
0x00000004
Disable on-the-fly ECC correction
0x00000008
Read-continuous mode enabled
0x00000010
Apply specified seek speed (Seek Request Only)
0x00000020
Apply track offset with seek
0x00000040
Disable disc IOEDC Error Detection
0x00000080
Report override data integrity escape seed to Data Manager
0x00000100
Disable block address prepending
0x00000200
Disable block address prepend error detection
0x00000400
Apply override block address prepend and IOEDC seed
0x00000800
Media format mode enabled
0x00001000
Force Read Gate On during transfer
0x00002000
Disable seeks during transfer (track crossings are not allowed)
0x00004000
Mask out pre-amp faults
0x00008000
Prime seek mode enabled (Seek Request Only)
0x00010000
Enable forced sync on read (Transfer Requests Only)
0x00020000
Seek without destination cylinder validation (Seek Request Only
0x00040000
Track ZLR mode
0x00080000
Do not reload channel on next seek
0x00100000
Single track transfer with zero latency start and wrap around l
0x00200000
Single track transfer with wrap around logical end
pppppp is the Read/Write request options.
Transfer/Seek Request Options:
0x00000001 LBA
LBA Format Address Type
0x00000002 PBA
PBA Format Address Type
0x00000003 SEC
Sector Format Address Type
0x00000004 TRK
Track Format Address Type
0x00000005 WDG
Wedge Format Address Type
0x00000010 USR
User Partition Area
0x00000020 SYS
System Partition Area
0x00000030 SOD
SMART OD Partition Area
0x00000040 SID
SMART ID Partition Area
0x000000F0
Invalid Partition Area
0x00000100 RD
Normal Read Transfer Type
0x00000200 CMP
Compare Read Transfer Type
0x00000300 CRT
Cert Read Transfer Type
0x00000400 WR
Normal Write Transfer Type
0x00001000
Read Seek Type
0x00002000
Write Seek Type
0x00003000
Write Header Seek Type
0x00004000
Physical Seek Type
0x00010000
Apply long delay after seek completion
0x00020000
Log seek related statistics
0x00040000
0x00040000
0x00080000
0x00100000
0x00200000
Disable the heater on read seek

Valid only if ALTITUDE_FLY_HEIGHT_MODULATION_WORKAROUND compile
Track unique randomizer seeding.
Valid only if TRACK_UNIQUE_RANDOMIZER_SEED compile switch is tr
LBA numbering of BIPS Parity Sectors
Indicate track skew should be computed
Use worst-case delta-L value
Spinup Request Options:

0x00000000 NORMAL
Normal Spinup
0x00000001 ONLY
Spin-only Spinup
Spindown Request Options:
0x00000000 NORMAL
Normal Spindown
0x00000001 QCK
Quick Spindown
0x00000002
Quick Low-power Spindown
0x00000003
Late Entry Spindown
Read Track Request Options:
0x00000001
Use LBA to access track
0x00000002
Assert read gate for entire track regardless of errors
Write Track Request Options:
0x00000001
Use LBA to access track
0x00000002
Disable IOEDC parity checking
Reallocate Block Request Options:
0x00000001 L1
Does attempt a data scrub (i.e. write-verify) of the original b
Does a hard reallocate if it fails.
0x00000002 L2
Does attempt a data scrub (i.e. write-verify) of the original b
Does NOT do a hard reallocate if fails (unless it becomes an un
0x00000004 HARD
Does not attempt a data scrub (i.e. write-verify) of the origin
0x00000008 MRK
Adds the input LBA to the pending reallocation list.
0x00000010 UNMRK
Removes the input LBA from the pending reallocation list.
0x00000020 RGD
If reallocated, defect is categorized as Reserved Grown defect.
Configure voltage margin level
0x00000000
No change
0x00000001
Configure
0x00000002
Configure
0x00000003
Configure
request options:
in the voltage margin
for low voltage margin
for nominal voltage margin
for high voltage margin
Configure the ZAP correction mode request options:

0x00000000
Disable all ZAP correction
0x00000001
Enable Write ZAP only
0x00000002
Enable Read ZAP only
0x00000003
Enable Read and Write ZAP
0x00000004
Apply ZAP from Servo RAM
Clear Alt List Request Options:
0x00000000
Disable save of list to media
0x10000000
Enable of save of list to media
Clear Slip List Request Options:
0x00000000
Disable of save of list to media
0x10000000
Clear Alt List Entry Request Options:
0x00000000
Disable of save of list to media
0x10000000
Update Servo Disc Slip Parms Request Options:
0x80000000
Request servo re-cal pending status only.
0x40000000
0x20000000
0x10000000
Force servo re-cal and update of disc slip parameters.

Send updated (if calibration was performed) disc slip parameter
Send saved disc slip parameters (from media file) to servo.
r is the R/W Sense Status.

0x0 RW_REQUEST_SATISFIED_WITH_RECOVERY - Request was satisfied with error recovery p
0x1 RW_REQUEST_SATISFIED - Request was satisfied (no error recovery performed)
0x2 RW_REQUEST_FAILED -Request was not satisfied
ssssssss is the R/W Sense Error Code.
Read/Write request information and response frames
B Aaaaaaaa
where Aaaaaaaa is the LBA or PBA number
L Bbbbbbbb
where Bbbbbbbb is the Transfer Length
CH Cccccc.D
where Cccccc is the cylinder and D is the head number
CHS Cccccc.D.Eeee where Cccccc is the cylinder, D is the head and Eeee is the sector
Read/Write request buffer configuration
BO Ffffff where Ffffff is the buffer config option
VL Gggg.Hhhh where Gggg is the start VBM index and Hhhh is the length in sectors
of the VBM buffer segment
BES Iiiiiiii.Jjjjjjjj.Kkkkkkkk where Iiiiiiii is the base address and Jjjjjjjj
the top address and Kkkkkkkk the start address of the non-VBM buffer segment
Remarks
* - This line is repeated for the number of ATA commands, specified by the ccc describ
** - This line is repeated for the number of Read/Write commands, specified by the iii
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Native Interface Command State (Online '~')
Description:
This command displays state of the Native Interface command.
Quick Help:
"DisplayInterfaceCmdState";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where

"ATA St cc Er dd Op ee f gggggggggggg, hhhh iiii jjjj"
"Ts(ms)
dT(ms) xT(ms) Type Option Mode St EC
Info"
"kkkkkkkkkk llllllll oooooooo pp qqqqqq rrrrrr s tttttttt"
where
cc is the AT Status register
dd is the AT Error register
ee is the AT Command register
f is the upper 4-bits of the AT device/head register
gggggggggggg is the AT LBA registers which is concatenation of multiple registers
hhhh is the AT Starting Sector Count register
iiii is the AT (current) Sector Count register
jjjj is the AT Feature register
kkkkkkkkkk is the time stamp(ms) of the Read/Write command when it was recorded
llllllll is the time difference(ms) from the previous Read/Write command.
If this is 99999999, it means the time difference is indeterminate
oooooooo is the excution time duration for which the Read/Write request ran.
If this is 99999999, it means the excution time is indeterminate
pp is the Read/Write command request type
qqqqqq is the Read/Write command request options
rrrrrr is the Read/Write command request mode
s is the R/W Sense Status.
tttttttt is the R/W Sense Error Code.
For more detail description of RW command state please refer Online Control-X,
Native Interface and Read/Write Command History Information, command
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Native Interface Configuration (Online Control E)
Description:
This command displays the Native Interface configuration information.
Quick Help:
"DisplayInterfaceConfig";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where

If no error occurred and the native interface is AT or SATA, the following information
will be displayed.
"CurrentCHS=cccc/dd/ee MltSiz=fgg DMAMod=hi"
where
cccc is the number of Current Logical Cylinders
dd
is the number of Current Logical Heads
ee
is the number of Current Logical Sectors
is the AT Interface Multiple Block validity, 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled
gg
is the AT Interface Multiple Block Size

This is valid only if AT Interface Multiple Block validity, f above, is 1
is the current AT Interface DMA Mode. 2 = Multiword DMA 4 = Ultra DMA
is the current AT Interface DMA Mode Level

This is valid only if current AT Interface DMA Mode, h above, is valid
Else
"Unsupported Native Interface Type"
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Native Interface Read Cache Information (Online Control F)
Description:
This command displays the Native Interface's read cache information.
Quick Help:
"DisplayInterfaceRdCacheInfo";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the read cache information will be displayed as follows.

"VBM Cache SRAM
VBM Remap Table"
"Ix LBA
Scnt Dlta Stat | LBA
Scnt Atch Strt End Next Prev AC FL"
"cc dddddddddddd eeee ffff gggg dddddddddddd eeee hhhh iiii jjjj kkkk llll mm nn"
"Cache Search Hardware Info"
"Target LBA oooooooooooo Count pppp"
"Config qqqq Status rrrr"
"Start Entry ss End Entry tt"
"Total Hits uuu Best Hit vvv"
"Active Entry ww Delta xxxxxxxxxx"
"First Hit Entry yy Last Hit Entry zz"
"Cache Segments MV-LV Linked List Info"
"MV Index Aa LV Index Bb Number of Valuable Segments Cc"
"Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->Dd->"
"Free Cache Segments Linked List Info"
"Free Head Ee Free Tail Ff Number of Free Segments Gg"
"Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->Hh->"
"Sector Size: User(VBM) Iiii(Jjjj) System Kkkk"
"HBACI Llll HMACI Mmmm FBUFI Nnnn FBACI Oooo"
where
cc is the cache segment entry number, also referred as cache segment index
dddddddddddd is the starting Logical Block Address in the cache segment
eeee is the valid number of sectors in the cache segment
ffff is the difference between target LBA and Start LBA of the cache table entry
gggg is the cache search result status indicating hit type (Full, Partial, etc)
hhhh is the number of sectors attached to this cache segment
iiii is the first sector's VBM Map Index into buffer memory
jjjj is the last sector's VBM Map Index into buffer memory
kkkk is the linked list pointer to the next cache segment entry
llll is the linked list pointer to the previous cache segment entry
mm is the number of commands which have reserved this cache segment
nn is the flag that indicates the cache segment's status (Write pending, etc)
oooooooooooo is the target LBA that will be compared to the cache table entries
for the purpose of determining cache hits
pppp is the target sector count that will be compared to the cache table entries
qqqq is the configuration of the cache search engine
rrrr is the status that indicates cache search result
ss is the first cache entry number to be searched for cache hits
tt is the last cache entry number to be searched for cache hits
uuu is the total number of cache entries that had a hit during the cache search
vvv is the entry number of the best cache hit for the cache search
ww is the entry number used to determine which of several candidate hits is labeled
as the best hit
xxxxxxxxxx is the value, Target LBA ?Start LBA, for the cache table entry
currently being searched
yy is the first cache entry of cache hit of any kind detected during the search
zz is the last cache entry of cache hit of any kind detected during the search
Aa
Bb
Cc
Dd
Ee
Ff
is
is
is
is
is
is
the
the
the
the
the
the
Most Valuable cache segment's entry number

Least Valuable cache segment's entry number
number of Valuable cache segment entries
entry numbers of Valuable cache segments showing from the Most to the Least
entry number of the Free Head cache segment
entry number of the Free Tail cache segment
Gg is the number of Free cache segment entries

Hh is the entry numbers of Free cache segments showing from Head to Tail
Iiii
Jjjj
Kkkk
Llll
Mmmm
Nnnn
Oooo
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
User area sector size in bytes including IODEC field

User area sector size in bytes including IODEC field, for VBM conversion
System area sector size in bytes
Host FIFO Buffer Address Counter (VBM Index)
Host FIFO Memory Address Counter (VBM Index)
Formatter FIFO VBM index for buffer
Formatter FIFO VBM index for formatter
Remarks
* - This line is repeated for the number of cache segment entries implemented
** - This line is repeated until all Valuable cache entries, indicated by
Cc above, are displayed. 16 entries are displayed per line
*** - This line is repeated until all Free cache entries, indicated by Gg
above, are displayed. 16 entries are displayed per line
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Preamp Head Resistance (Level 7 'X')
Description:
This command measures and displays the resistance of all heads.
Quick Help:
"DisplayPreampHdResistance, X";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the following information will be displayed for each head.
"Head cc Resistance dddd"
where
cc is the logical head address
dddd is the head's resistance value
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Read/Write Statistics (Online '`')
Description:
This command displays read and write error counters for each head.
Use online '$' to get error rates by zone.
Error 100C DETSEC 00008000
- this error is caused by the error stats log being not initialized.
Hit ctl-W to initialize the error log.
Related Commands:
any level Ctl-W - enables RW statistics gathering and zeros out the error counters
level L i
- L>iFFFD will zero out the error counters.
level L E
- L>E,,0 will disable statistics gathering
- L>E,,1 will enable statistics gathering
- L>E,,2 will zero out the error counters
Quick Help:
"DisplayRwStats";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
Rbit Hard Soft OTF
X.X X.X X.X X.X
X.X X.X X.X X.X
Raw
X.X
X.X
Rsym Sym
X.X X.X
X.X X.X
Wbit Whrd Wrty

X.X X.X
X.X
X.X X.X
X.X
Where X.X is the log base 10 value as follows:

Rbit: The number of BITS drive attempted to read. This counter increments by 512*8
for each sector attempted to be read.
This value is forced to be at least equal to the raw error rate.
Hard: Records errors that could not be read. This counter increments by one per
set of retires.
Soft: Records errors that required one or more retries, including errors that could not
be read. This counter increments by one per set of retries.
OTF: Records any error that caused the disk sequencer to stop. This counter
increments by one for each separate retry.
Raw: Records count of all sectors in error that the disk encountered, including
those sectors the disk was able to correct. A given sector will only increment
this counter by 1 no matter how many symbols are in error. ( This accounting
is just like ST-10 code. )
Rsym: The number of symbols the drive attempted to read. This includes user data,
IOECD, and ECC fields. Each time a sector read is retried, the number of
symbols read is incremented by the number of symbols in a sector.
Sym: Symbol based error rate. This is
-1 * log10 ( bad symbols reported by hardware / symbols read )
Wbit: The number of BITS drive attempted to write. This counter increments by
512*8 once for each sector attempted to be written.
This value is forced to be at least equal to the Wrty value.
Whrd: Write hard errors. This counter increments by one each time the drive fails
to write a sector. This counter only increments once per set of retries.
Wrty: Records errors that required one or more retries but did not require
full error recovery configuration to write. This counter increments
by one per set of retries.
Example:
10 sectors read ( 10*512*8 bits )
18 OTF corrections
4 soft errors
2 hard errors
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --rbit = log10 (10*512*8)
hard = log10 (
2
/ (10*512*8) )
soft = log10 ( (2+4)
/ (10*512*8) )
OTF = log10 ( (2+4+18) / (10*512*8) )
Examples:
Example #1:
F3 2> `
Rbit Hard Soft
Hd 0 9.4 9.4 9.4
Hd 1 9.3 9.3 9.3
OTF
9.4
9.3
Raw
5.9
5.9
Rsym Sym
8.5 4.9
8.4 4.9
Wbit Whrd Wrty

0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0 0.0 0.0
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0011.0000
0011.0001
0012.0000
Initial revision.
Changed how stats are calculated if no successful transfers have occurred.
(DiagError).
Improve accuracy of logarithm math.
Added support for symbol based error rates.
Display Read/Write Statistics By Zone (Online '$')
Description:
This command displays read and write error counters for each head and zone.
Error 100C DETSEC 00008000
- this error is caused by the error stats log being not initialized.
Hit ctl-W to initialize the error log.
Related Commands:
any level Ctl-W - enables RW statistics gathering and zeros out the error counters
level L i
level L E
- L>E,,2 will zero out the error counters
Quick Help:
"DisplayRwStatsByZone";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
Rbit Hard Soft OTF
X.X X.X X.X X.X
X.X X.X X.X X.X
Raw
X.X
X.X
Rsym Sym
X.X X.X
X.X X.X
Wbit Whrd Wrty

X.X X.X
X.X
X.X X.X
X.X
Where X.X is the log base 10 value as follows:

Rbit: The number of BITS drive attempted to read. This counter increments by 512*8
for each sector attempted to be read.
This value is forced to be at least equal to the raw error rate.
Hard: Records errors that could not be read. This counter increments by one per
set of retires.
Soft: Records errors that required one or more retries, including errors that could not
be read. This counter increments by one per set of retries.
OTF: Records any error that caused the disk sequencer to stop. This counter
increments by one for each separate retry.
Raw: Records count of all sectors in error that the disk encountered, including
those sectors the disk was able to correct. A given sector will only increment
this counter by 1 no matter how many symbols are in error. ( This accounting
is just like ST-10 code. )
Rsym: The number of symbols the drive attempted to read. This includes user data,
IOECD, and ECC fields. Each time a sector read is retried, the number of
symbols read is incremented by the number of symbols in a sector.
Sym: Symbol based error rate. This is
-1 * log10 ( bad symbols reported by hardware / symbols read )
Wbit: The number of BITS drive attempted to write. This counter increments by
512*8 once for each sector attempted to be written.
This value is forced to be at least equal to the Wrty value.
Whrd: Write hard errors. This counter increments by one each time the drive fails
to write a sector. This counter only increments once per set of retries.
Wrty: Records errors that required one or more retries but did not require
full error recovery configuration to write. This counter increments
by one per set of retries.
Example:
10 sectors read ( 10*512*8 bits )
18 OTF corrections
4 soft errors
2 hard errors
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --rbit = log10 (10*512*8)
hard = log10 (
2
/ (10*512*8) )
soft = log10 ( (2+4)
/ (10*512*8) )
OTF = log10 ( (2+4+18) / (10*512*8) )
Examples:
Example #1:
F3 2> $
Hd Zn Rbit
0 0 8.1
0 1 7.8
0 2 7.9
0 3 8.0
0 4 7.9
0 5 8.0
0 6 8.1
0 7 7.9
0 8 7.5
0 9 7.9
0 A 7.8
0 B 7.9
0 C 7.5
0 D 7.9
0 E 7.5
0 F 7.5
Sumry: 9.1
Hard
8.1
7.8
7.9
8.0
7.9
8.0
8.1
7.9
7.5
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.5
7.9
7.5
7.5
9.1
Soft
8.1
7.8
7.9
8.0
7.9
8.0
8.1
7.9
7.5
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.5
7.9
7.5
7.5
9.1
OTF
7.4
7.0
7.3
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.2
7.2
7.5
7.0
6.9
7.0
7.0
6.9
7.0
6.9
7.1
Raw
5.7
5.9
5.7
6.1
5.7
5.5
5.7
5.7
5.3
5.6
5.5
5.0
5.3
5.5
5.6
5.4
5.5
Rsym
7.2
6.9
6.9
7.0
7.0
7.1
7.1
7.0
6.6
6.9
6.9
6.9
6.6
6.9
6.6
6.5
8.1
Sym
4.6
4.6
4.3
4.6
4.5
4.4
4.4
4.5
4.0
4.3
4.3
3.8
4.2
4.2
4.4
4.1
4.2
Wbit
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Whrd
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Wrty
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Hd Zn
1 0
1 1
1 2
1 3
1 4
1 5
1 6
1 7
1 8
1 9
1 A
1 B
1 C
1 D
1 E
1 F
Sumry:
Hard
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.9
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.6
7.5
7.8
7.5
8.0
7.7
9.1
Soft
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.9
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.6
7.5
7.8
7.5
8.0
7.7
9.1
OTF
7.2
7.0
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.2
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.1
7.3
7.5
6.9
7.2
7.1
7.0
7.2
Raw
6.0
5.8
5.8
5.8
6.0
5.8
6.0
5.7
5.9
5.8
5.7
5.8
5.7
5.6
5.6
5.8
5.8
Rsym
6.9
6.9
6.9
7.0
7.2
7.2
7.1
7.1
7.0
7.0
6.6
6.6
6.9
6.6
7.0
6.7
8.1
Sym
4.6
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.6
4.5
4.5
4.4
4.6
4.4
4.4
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.3
4.5
Wbit
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Whrd
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Wrty
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Rbit
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.9
8.1
8.1
8.1
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.6
7.5
7.8
7.5
8.0
7.7
9.1
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
0011.0001
0012.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Improve accuracy of logarithm math.
Added support for symbol based error rates.
Display Sign On Message (Online Control L)
Description:
This command displays the sign on message, which includes Product configuration,
HDA configuration, PCBA configuration, Firmware revision and Feature configuration
information.
Quick Help:
"DisplaySignOnMsg";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred , the following information will be displayed.
"Product FamilyId: cc, MemberId: dd"
where
cc is the Product Family ID
dd is the Product Family Member ID
"HDA SN: eeeeeeee, RPM: ffff, Wedges: gggg, Heads: h, Lbas: jjjjjjjj, PreampType: kk kk
where
eeeeeeee is the HDA Serial Number
ffff is the spin speed in Rotations per Minute
gggg is the number of servo wedges per track in hex
h is the number of heads
jjjjjjjj is the number of user LBAs in hex
kk kk is the Preamp Type (Preamp Registers 0 and 1)
"PCBA SN: llllllll, Controller: mmmmm, Channel: pppp, PowerAsic: qqqq Rev rr, BufferByt
where
llllllll is the PCBA Serial Number
mmmm is an ASCII string that specifies the controller type
nnnn is the controlle clock speed in MHz

pppp is an ASCII string that specifies the Read Channel type
qqqq is an ASCII string that specifies the Power ASIC type
rr is the Power ASIC revision
ssssssss is the data buffer size in bytes
"Package Version: CCCCCC.CCCC.CCCCCC.CCCCCCCC, Package P/N: DDDDDDDDD, Package Builder ID: EE,
Package Build Date: MM-DD-YYYY, Package Build Time: HH:MM:SS, Package CFW Version: GGGG.GGGG.
Package SFW1 Version: IIII, Package SFW2 Version: JJJJ, Package SFW3 Version: KKKK, Packag
where
CCCCCC.CCCC.CCCCCC.CCCCCCCC is the Package Version Field.
DDDDDDDDD is the Package Part Number Field.
EE is the Package Builder ID Field.
MM/DD/YYYY is the Package Build Date Field.
HH:MM:SS is the Package Build Time Field.
GGGG.GGGG.GGGGGG.GGGG is the Package CFW Component Version Field.
IIII Package SFW Component 1 Version Field.
JJJJ Package SFW Component 2 Version Field.
KKKK Package SFW Component 3 Version Field.
LLLL Package SFW Component 4 Version Field.
example output:
Package Version: MS1240.STD1.AA0502.STD10013, Package P/N: 100421943, Package Builder ID:
Package Build Date: 03/08/2007, Package Build Time: 151452, Package CFW Version: MS12.STD1
Package SFW 1 Version: B413, Package SFW 2 Version: C415, Package SFW 3 Version: ----, Pac
A warning message may be printed which indicates that some of the Firmware Package information
has been truncated. The most likely causes of this warning would be that Package information i
invalid or that this diagnostic does not support the Firmware Package format returned by the d
example output:
Warning: Package Info truncation occurred.
"Controller FwRev CCCCCCCC, CustomerRel DDDDDD, Changelist EEEE, ProdType FFFF, Date GG/GG/GGG
where
CCCCCCCC is the Controller Firmware Revision.
DDDD is the Customer Release number.
EEEEEEEE is the Perforce Changelist Number.
FFFF is the Product Type.

GG/GG/GGGG is the date the code was built.
HHHHHH is the time the code was built.
IIIIIIII is the global ID of the person that built the code.
"Servo FwRev CCCC

where
CCCC is the Servo Firmware Revision.
"RAP FW Implementation Key: CC, RAP FormatRev DD, ContentsRev EE";

where
CC is the RAP FW Implemenation Key.
DD is the RAP Format Revision.
EE is the RAP Contents Revision.
"Features:"
"- AFH tttttttt"
"- VBAR tttttttt" or "- VBAR with adjustable zone boundaries tttttttt"
"- Volume Based Sparing tttttttt"
"- IOEDC tttttttt"
"- IOECC tttttttt"
"- DERP Read Retries tttttttt"
"- LTTC-UDR2 uuuuuuuu"
where
tttttttt = "enabled" or "disabled"
uuuuuuuu = "enabled" or "disabled" or "compiled off"
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0003.0000
0011.0000
0012.0000
0013.0000
Initial revision.
Added IOEDC and IOECC enabled status.
Added Firmware Package Information to the output data.
(DiagError).
Added LTTC-UDR2 disabled, enabled, or compiled off indication
Added RAP FW Implementation Key.
Display Super Parity RAM (Level G 'E')
Description:
This command displays the specified segment of the Super Parity RAM.
Quick Help:
"DisplaySuperParityRam, G[StartAddr],[EndAddr]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Start Address Offset of Super Parity RAM.
This parameter specifies the start address offset of the super parity RAM.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff,
Default: 0
1 - End Address Offset of Super Parity RAM.
This parameter specifies the end address offset of the super parity RAM.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Temperature (Levels 7 'D')
Description:
This commmand displays the temperature of the specified device (preamp or thermistor).
Quick Help:
"DisplayTemperature, D,[DevSelect]";
Input Parameters:
0 - not used.
This parameter is not currently used. For the legacy ST10 code, entering
this parameter forced the cert temperature to be equal the current temperature.
Type:
None
Range:
None
Default: None
1 - Device Select.
This parameter selects the device for which the temperature is to be displayed.
If this parameter is equal to 2, the Preamp temperature will be displayed, else the
Thermistor temperature will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0 (Display Thermistor temperature)

2 - not used.
This parameter is not currently used. For the legacy ST10 code, if this
parameter was equal to 0x22, the temperature value was written to the disk with
the Adaptive parameters.
Type:
None
Range:
None
Default: None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred and the Preamp temperature was returned, the following message
will be displayed.
"Preamp temp cccc, CCd"
where
cccc is the temperature value obtained from preamp (hexadecimal)
CC is the temperature value obtained from preamp (decimal)
If no error occurred and the Thermistor temperature was returned, the following
message will be displayed.
"Ref voltage dddd Thermistor voltage eeee Thermistor temp in degrees C ffff, FFd"
where
dddd is the A to D Reference Voltage
eeee is the Thermistor Voltage

ffff is the Thermistor Temperature in degrees Celsius (hexadecimal)
FF is the Thermistor Temperature in degrees Celsius (decimal)
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
0012.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Added Temperature in degrees Celsius (decimal) to output.
Display Track Information (Level 2 'X' or Level A 'l')
Description:
This command displays information about the specified track. If no track address is
specified, this command will display information about the current Target Track.
Quick Help:
Level 2
"DisplayTrkSectorInfo, X[LogCyl],[Hd],[SysAreaOpt],[Opts],[RowsPerPage]";
Level l
"DisplayTrkInfo, l[LogCyl],[Hd],[SysAreaOpt],[Opts],[RowsPerPage]";
Input Parameters:
If Parameter 2 is not entered, this parameter is the User Area logical cylinder
address of the track for which information is to be displayed. If Parameter 2
is entered, this parameter is the System Area logical cylinder address of the
track for which information is to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: Next logical cylinder address in the Test Space

This parameter is the logical head address of the track for which information
is to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: Next logical head address in the Test Space

If any value is entered for this parameter, then Parameter 0 specifies a System
Area logical cylinder address, else it specifies a User Area logical cylinder
address.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
3 - Display Sector Information option.
If this parameter is equal to 0, the specified tracks sector information will not
be displayed, else the specified tracks sector information will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: For Level 2 'X' the default is 1 (Display track's Sector Information)
For Level A 'l' the default is 0 (Don't display track's Sector Information)
4 - Sector Information Rows Per Page.
If Parameter 3 is entered and this parameter is entered, the sector information
display will pause after the number of rows specified by this parameter and wait for
the user to enter a character. If this parameter is not entered, all of the sector
information will be displayed without pausing.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None (Don't pause the sector information display)
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the following information will be displayed:
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
If the Sector Information display is enabled, the following additional information

will be displayed:
"Sector Info:"
"PhySec(LogSec) Wdg SFI
cccc dddd eee ffffffff
PhySec(LogSec) Wdg SFI

gggg hhhh iii jjjjjjjj
PhySec(LogSec) Wdg SFI

kkkk llll mmm nnnnnnnn
As shown above, the sector information is displayed in four columns. For each column,
the Physical Sector Address (PhySec) increments sequentially for each row. All of the
sectors in a given row are at the same sector offset from the start of the frame and
frames are seperated by a blank line. The displayed information is defined as follows:
cccc, gggg, kkkk and pppp are the Physical Sector Address.
dddd, hhhh, llll and qqqq are the Logical Sector Address.
eee, iii, mmm and rrr are the number of the Servo Burst that preceeds the sector.
ffffffff, jjjjjjjj, nnnnnnnn, tttttttt are the number of NRZ Symbols from Index
to the start of the sector.
qqq is the number of bytes before the servo burst that splits the sector for all
sectors in the row.
rrr is the number of bytes after the servo burst that splits the sector for all
sectors in the row.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Display Zone Information (Levels 2, 7 'x')
Phy
pp
Description:
This command displays information about the media partitions (System and User) and
data zones.
Quick Help:
"DisplayZoneInfo, x[Partition],[Hd],[Zone],[DisplayWedgeOpSyms]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Partition.
This parameter specifies the partition for which the zone information is to
be displayed.
0 = User Partition
1 = System Partition
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: If this paremater is not entered, the information will be displayed for
all partitions.
1 - Head.
This parameter specifies the head for which the zone information is to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xff
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the zone information will be displayed
for all heads.
2 - Zone.
This parameter specifies the zone for which the zone information is to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xff
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the zone information will be displayed
for all zones.
3 - Options.
This parameter is a bit significant value that selects the following options:
Bits 31-1: not used
Bit 0:
Display Wedge Operation NRZ Symbol Information option.

If this bit is equal to 1, the number of NRZ Symbols for
the following wedge operations will be displayed: Unformatted
Direct Write, Unformatted Direct Read, Formatted Direct Write,
Formatted Direct Read.
This option is only valid for drives that implement VBAR.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0 (Don't display the Wedge Operation NRZ Symbol information)
Output Data:
For Non VBAR drives:
"System Partition"
" LastLba LastPba HdSkew CylSkew MiniZnSkew"
" cccccccc dddddddd eeee
ffff
gggg"
" Hd FirstCyl LastCyl MiniZnCyls"
" h iiiiii jjjjjj
kkkkkk"
" Zones: ll"
"
First Total Spare First Sec Wedge
Spare
Cum
Last LastMini CumMini
" Zn Cyl Cyls Cyls
Lba
Trk NrzSyms Secs
Slips MiniZn ZnCyls ZnSkew"
" mm nnnnnn pppppp qqqqqq rrrrrrrr ssss tttttttt uuuuuuuu vvvvvvvv wwww xxxxxx yyyy"
"User Partition"
" LastLba LastPba HdSkew CylSkew MiniZnSkew"
" CCCCCCCC DDDDDDDD EEEE
FFFF
GGGG"
" Hd FirstCyl LastCyl MiniZnCyls"
" H IIIIII JJJJJJ
KKKKKK"
" Zones: LL"
"
First Total Spare First Sec Wedge
Spare
Cum
Last LastMini CumMini
" Zn Cyl Cyls Cyls
Lba
Trk NrzSyms Secs
Slips MiniZn ZnCyls ZnSkew"
" MM NNNNNN PPPPPP QQQQQQ RRRRRRRR SSSS TTTTTTTT UUUUUUUU VVVVVVVV WWWW XXXXXX YYYY"
where
cccccccc is the ending Logical Block Address (LBA) of the System Partition.
dddddddd is the ending Physical Block Address of the System Partition.
eeee is the Head Skew in data wedges for the System Partition.
ffff is the Cylinder Skew in data wedges for the System Partition.
gggg is the mini zone skew in data wedges for the System Partition.
h is the Logical Head Address in the System Partition.
iiiiii is the starting physical cylinder address of the System Partition on
the specified head.
jjjjjj is the ending physical cylinder address of the System Partition on
the specified head.
kkkkkk is the mini zone size in cylinders for the System Partition.
ll is the number of System Partition data zones.
mm is the System Partition data zone number.
nnnnnn is the starting physical cylinder address of the System Partition
data zone.
pppppp is the total number of physical cylinders contained in the System
Partition data zone.
qqqqqq is the number of spare cylinders contained in the System Partition data
zone.
rrrrrrrr is the starting Logical Block Address (LBA) of the System Partition
data zone.
ssss is the number of physical sectors per track in the System Partition data
zone.
tttttttt is the size of a data wedge in NRZ Symbols.
uuuuuuuu is the number of spare sectors in the System Partition data zone.
vvvvvvvv is the cummulative number of slips in the System Partition data zone.
wwww is the index of the last mini zone in the System Partition data zone.
xxxxxx is the number of cylinders contained in the last mini zone of the System
yyyy is the cummulative skew per mini zone in System Partition data zone.
CCCCCCCC is the ending Logical Block Address (LBA) of the User Partition.
DDDDDDDD is the ending Physical Block Address of the User Partition.
EEEE is the Head Skew in data wedges for the User Partition.
FFFF is the Cylinder Skew in data wedges for the User Partition.
GGGG is the mini zone skew in data wedges for the User Partition.
H is the Logical Head Address in the User Partition.
IIIIII is the starting physical cylinder address of the User Partition on
the specified head.
JJJJJJ is the ending physical cylinder address of the User Partition on
the specified head.
KKKKKK is the mini zone size in cylinders for the User Partition.
LL is the number of User Partition data zones.
MM is the User Partition data zone number.
NNNNNN is the starting physical cylinder address of the User Partition
data zone.
PPPPPP is the total number of physical cylinders contained in the User
QQQQQQ is the number of spare cylinders contained in the User Partition data
zone.
RRRRRRRR is the starting Disk Logical Block Address (LBA) of the User Partition
data zone.
SSSS is the number of physical sectors per track in the User Partition data
zone.
TTTTTTTT is the size of a data wedge in NRZ Symbols.
UUUUUUUU is the number of spare sectors in the User Partition data zone.
VVVVVVVV is the cummulative number of slips in the User Partition data zone.
WWWW is the index of the last mini zone in the User Partition data zone.
XXXXXX is the number of cylinders contained in the last mini zone of the User
YYYY is the cummulative skew per mini zone in User Partition data zone.
For VBAR drives:
"User Partition"
" LBAs CCCCCCCC - DDDDDDDD"
" PBAs EEEEEEEE - FFFFFFFF"
" HdSkew GGGG CylSkew HHHH"
" ZonesPerHd JJ"
" Head K, PhyCyls LLLLLLLL - MMMMMMMM, LogCyls NNNNNNNN - PPPPPPPP"
"
First
Sec
Sym
Sym"
" Zn Cyl
Track Wedge Track
MHz"
" QQ RRRRRRRR SSSS TTTT UUUUUUUU VVVVVVVV"
"System Partition"
" LBAs cccccccc - dddddddd"
" PBAs eeeeeeee - ffffffff"
" HdSkew gggg CylSkew hhhh"
" ZonesPerHd jj"
" Head k, PhyCyls llllllll - mmmmmmmm, LogCyls nnnnnnnn - pppppppp"
"
First
Sec
Sym
Sym"
" Zn Cyl
Track Wedge Track
MHz"
" qq rrrrrrrr ssss tttt uuuuuuuu vvvvvvvv"
where
CCCCCCCC is the first Logical Block Address (LBA) of the User Partition.
DDDDDDDD is the last Logical Block Address (LBA) of the User Partition.
EEEEEEEE is the first Physical Block Address (PBA) of the User Partition.
FFFFFFFF is the last Physical Block Address (PBA) of the User Partition.
GGGG is the Head Skew in data wedges for the User Partition.
HHHH is the Cylinder Skew in data wedges for the User Partition.
JJ is the number of zones per head in the User Partition.
K is the Logical Head Address of the User Partition zone information to follow.
LLLLLLLL is the starting physical cylinder address of the User Partition on

the specified head.
MMMMMMMM is the ending physical cylinder address of the User Partition on
the specified head.
NNNNNNNN is the starting logical cylinder address of the User Partition on
the specified head.
PPPPPPPP is the ending logical cylinder address of the User Partition on
the specified head.
QQ is the User Partition data zone number.
RRRRRRRR is the starting physical cylinder address of the User Partition
data zone.
SSSS is the number of physical sectors per track in the User Partition data
zone.
TTTT is the size of a data wedge in NRZ Symbols for the User Partition data zone.
UUUUUUUU is the size of a track in NRZ Symbols for the User Partition data zone.
VVVVVVVV is the data frequency, in MHz, for the User Partition data zone.
cccccccc is the first Logical Block Address (LBA) of the System Partition.
dddddddd is the last Logical Block Address (LBA) of the System Partition.
eeeeeeee is the first Physical Block Address (PBA) of the System Partition.
ffffffff is the last Physical Block Address (PBA) of the System Partition.
gggg is the Head Skew in data wedges for the System Partition.
hhhh is the Cylinder Skew in data wedges for the System Partition.
jj is the number of zones per head in the System Partition.
k is the Logical Head Address of the System Partition zone information to follow.
llllllll is the starting physical cylinder address of the System Partition on
the specified head.
mmmmmmmm is the ending physical cylinder address of the System Partition on
the specified head.
nnnnnnnn is the starting logical cylinder address of the System Partition on
the specified head.
pppppppp is the ending logical cylinder address of the System Partition on
the specified head.
qq is the System Partition data zone number.
rrrrrrrr is the starting physical cylinder address of the System Partition
data zone.
ssss is the number of physical sectors per track in the System Partition data
zone.
tttt is the size of a data wedge in NRZ Symbols for the System Partition data zone.
uuuuuuuu is the size of a track in NRZ Symbols for the System Partition data zone.
vvvvvvvv is the data frequency, in MHz, for the System Partition data zone.
If the Display Wedge Operation NRZ Symbol Information option is enabled (Parameter 3
Bit 0 set), the following additional information will be displayed for each User and
System partition zone.
"Sym
Sym
Sym
Sym"
"UnFmtDirWr UnFmtDirRd FmtDirWr FmtDirRd"
"WWWW
XXXX
YYYY
ZZZZ"
where
WWWW is the number of NRZ Symbols for an Unformatted Direct Wedge Write operation
in the zone.
XXXX is the number of NRZ Symbols for an Unformatted Direct Wedge Read operation
in the zone.
YYYY is the number of NRZ Symbols for an Formatted Direct Wedge Write operation
in the zone.
ZZZZ is the number of NRZ Symbols for an Formatted Direct Wedge Read operation
in the zone.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0002.0001
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Modified to display the logical cylinder range for each head for
VBAR drives.
Modified to display the NRZ Symbols per sector for each partition
for VBAR drives. Modified to display the NRZ Symbols per Wedge
for Unformatted Direct Wedge Write and Read and Formatted Direct
Wedge Write and Read operations on VBAR drives.
(DiagError).
Display Directed Offline Scan Information (Level 7 'm')
Description:
This command is used to display information from the Directed Offline Scan subsystem.
Quick Help:
"DOS, m[Flags],[StartLba],[EndLba],[MinCount]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Action Mask
This input is a bitmask of what should be displayed:
0x01 counter values
0x02 counter group descriptors
0x04 miscellaneous DOS data
0x08 cylinder and head data
0x10 number of ought to and need to scans due

0x100 clear DOS tables and write to disk
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x100
Default: 4 ( thresholds )
1 - Start LBA
This input is to set the LBA of the first data elements to display.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
2 - End LBA
This input is to set the LBA of the last data elements to display
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: Start LBA ( parm 1 )

3 - Minimum Count To Display
Count values lower than this input will not be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
First
LBA
0
aaaa
log
cyl
phys
cyl
0
0
bbbb cccc
Last
LBA
34D3
dddd
Group
Group
phys
Descriptor Descriptor
cyl Count
Type
Value Hd Zn
5
5
0
IDX
0
0 0
eeee ffff gg
hhh
iii
j k
log
cyl
aaaa - First LBA of DOS scan area

only visible if action mask contains 1h or 2h
bbbb - First logical cylinder of DOS scan area
only visible if action mask contains 08h
cccc - First physical cylinder of DOS scan area
dddd - Last LBA of DOS scan area
eeee - Last logical cylinder of DOS scan area
ffff - Last physical cylinder of DOS scan area

gg
- Number of writes for this DOS scan area

hhh - Type of group descriptor. This will be:

IDX: The DOS counter group descriptor points to a counter
CTR: The DOS counter group descriptor is itself a counter
iii - The value in the group descriptor. This value is most meaningful if the "Group
Descriptor Type" is CTR.
j
- The head that the DOS scan area resides on

- The zone that the DOS scan area resides in

Examples:
F3 7>m1
First
LBA
0
Last
LBA Count
34D3
0
0 0
F3 7>m2
First
LBA
0
Counter
Counter
Group
Group
Last
LBA Count
Type
Value
34D3
0
IDX
0
0 0
F3 7>m7
Counter
Counter
Group
Group
First
Last
LBA
LBA Count
Type
Value
0
34D3
0
IDX
0
0 0
OughtToScanThreshold: 2000
NeedToScanThreshold: 2000
Writes since last save:
0
Ought to save threshold:
7D0
Need to save threshold:
FA0
F3 7>m1f
First
log
phys
Last
LBA
cyl
cyl
LBA
0
0
0
34D3
OughtToScanThreshold: 2000
NeedToScanThreshold: 2000
Writes since last save:
0
Ought to save threshold:
7D0
Need to save threshold:
FA0
Scans over ought to threshold: 0
Scans over need to threshold: 0
Revision History:
Counter
Counter
Group
Group
log
phys
cyl
cyl Count
Type
Value Hd Zn
5
5
0
IDX
0
0 0
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Add ability to clear counters, add display writes since save, add display
limits of writes until save.
Add ability to display cylinder and head information.
(DiagError).
Download Generic File (Level T 'P')
Description:
This command downloads a generic file to the drive.
Quick Help:
"DownloadGenericFile, P[FileBytes]";
Input Parameters:
0 - File Bytes.
This parameter specifies the number file bytes to be downloaded.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
None.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Drive Free Fall Protection (Level 5 'F')
Description:
This command does the drive free fall protection control, measurement and
simulation.
Quick Help:
"DriveFreeFallProtection, F[OpCode],[SimDur],[SimSensorOutputs]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Operation Code Of Drive Free Fall Protection
This parameter specifies the operation code of the drive free fall
protection.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
1 - Free-Fall Timer Sensitivity
This parameter specifies the free-fall timer sensitvity.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
2 - Tumble Timer Sensitivity
This parameter specifies the tumble timer sensitvity.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
3 - Simulation Duration
This parameter specifies the duration to simulate the drive free fall
protection.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
4 - Simulation Sensor Outputs
This parameter specifies the simulation outputs value to be applied.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Read/Write Drive Free Fall Protection Info
Read/Write Free Fall Protection is AA

Read/Write Free Fall Protection Event is BB
Read/Write Free Fall Protection is CC
Servo
Servo
Servo
Servo
Drive Free Fall Protection Info

Free Fall Protection is DD
Free Fall Protection Event is EE
Free Fall Sensor Health = FF
where
AA is the status of Read/Write Free Fall Protection.
BB is the status of Read/Write Free Fall Protection Event.
CC is the status of Read/Write Free Fall Protection Activation.
DD is the status of Servo Free Fall Protection.
EE is the status of Servo Free Fall Protection Event.
FF is the value of Servo Free Fall Sensor Health.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Edit Buffer Memory Byte (Level 1 'U')
Description:
The Edit Buffer Memory Byte command displays the contents of the specified buffer
memory location and prompts the user ( --> ) to enter a new value to be written
to the location. While waiting for the new value to be entered, this command will
monitor the memory location and display its value if it changes.
Entering a Line Feed (Control J) character following the prompt will increment the
buffer memory address and display the value of the next location.
The command is terminated when a carriage return is entered following the prompt.
This command default to editing memory one byte (8-bits) at a time.
************************************** NOTE *********************************************
This command should be used with great caution, since it has the potential to corrupt
critical data stored in the data buffer.
*****************************************************************************************
Quick Help:
"EditBufferMemoryByte, U[AddrHi],[AddrLo],[MemValue],[NumBytes]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Memory Address or Memory Address High.
If Parameter 1 is not entered, this parameter contains the 32-bit address
of the first memory byte to be edited. If Parameter 1 is entered, this

parameter contains the upper 16-bits of the address of the first memory
byte to be edited.
Type:
Unsigned 32-bit value, if parameter 1 is not entered

Unsigned 16-bit value, if parameter 1 is entered
Range:
0 to 0xffff, if parameter 1 is not entered

0 to 0xffffffff, if parameter 1 is entered
The specified address must be properly aligned for the number of
bytes to be edited. Parameter 3 specifies the number of bytes to
be edited. If Parameter 3 is equal to 4, the specified address
must be a multiple of 4. If Parameter 3 is equal to 2, the
specified address must be a multiple of 2.
Default: 0
1 - Memory Address Low.
If entered, this parameter contains the lower 16-bits of the address of the
first memory byte to be edited.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, Parameter 0 is assumed

to specify the entire 32-bit address of the first memory byte
to be edited.
2 - Memory Data.
If entered, this parameter contains the value with which the specified memory
address is to be written.
Type:
Unsigned 32-bit value, if parameter 3 is equal to 4

Unsigned 8-bit value, if parameter 3 is not entered or is equal to 1
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff, if parameter 3 is equal to 4

0 to 0xffff, if parameter 3 is equal to 2
0 to 0xff, if parameter 3 was not entered or is equal to 1
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, the specified memory

address will be read, the value will be displayed and the
user will be prompted to enter a new value. While waiting
for a new value to be entered, this command will monitor the
value of the specified memory location and display the value
if it changes.
3 - Number of Bytes.
This parameter specifies the number of memory bytes to be displayed or modified.
The memory address specified by Parameters 0 and 1 must be a multiple of this value.
For example, if this parameter is equal to 4, the specified address must be a
multiple of 4 and if this parameter is equal to 2, the specified address must be
a multiple of 2.
Type:
Range:
1, 2 and 4 are the allowed values
Default: 1 byte for the Level 1 'U' and 'S'

2 bytes for the Level 1 'm'
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the memory data will be displayed as follows.
"Adr cccccccc ( dddddddd ) = ee --> "
"Adr cccccccc ( dddddddd ) = ffff --> "
"Adr cccccccc ( dddddddd ) = gggggggg --> "
or
or
where
cccccccc is the byte offset from the start of the memory
dddddddd is the processor address
ee is an 8-bit value written to or read from memory
ffff is a 16-bit value written to or read from memory
gggggggg is a 32-bit value written to or read from memory
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Edit Processor Memory Byte (Level 1 'S')
Description:
The Edit Processor Memory Byte command displays the contents of the specified processor
memory location and prompts the user ( --> ) to enter a new value to be written to the
location. While waiting for the new value to be entered, this command will monitor the
memory location and display its value if it changes.
processor memory address and display the value of the next location.
This command default to editing memory one byte (8-bits) at a time.
Quick Help:
"EditProcessorMemoryByte, S[AddrHi],[AddrLo],[MemValue],[NumBytes],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
byte to be edited.
Type:

Range:

Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff

to be edited.
2 - Memory Data.
Type:

Range:



if it changes.
a multiple of 2.
Type:
Range:

4 - Options.
Parameter 4 bit 0 controls the validation of the processor memory address.
Bit 15-1: not used
Bit 0: Disable Memory Address Validation
If this bit is cleared, the specified memory address will be validated
before attempting to read or write the location. If this bit is set,
the specified memory address will be used without first validating it
against the memory map.
******************************** NOTE ***********************************
Attempting to read or write an invalid memory address may hang the drive.
*************************************************************************
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x0001
Default: 0 (Enable Memory Address Validation)
Output Data:
where
where
or
or

Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Edit Processor Memory Word (Level 1 'm')
Description:
The Edit Processor Memory Word command displays the contents of the specified processor
memory location and prompts the user ( --> ) to enter a new value to be written to the
location. While waiting for the new value to be entered, this command will monitor the
memory location and display its value if it changes.
processor memory address and display the value of the next location.
This command default to editing memory two bytes (16-bits) at a time.
Quick Help:
"EditProcessorMemoryWord, m[AddrHi],[AddrLo],[MemValue],[NumBytes],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
byte to be edited.
Type:

Range:

Default: 0

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff

to be edited.
2 - Memory Data.
Type:

Range:


if it changes.
a multiple of 2.
Type:
Range:

4 - Options.
Bit 15-1: not used
Bit 0: Disable Memory Address Validation
If this bit is cleared, the specified memory address will be validated

before attempting to read or write the location. If this bit is set,
the specified memory address will be used without first validating it
against the memory map.
******************************** NOTE ***********************************
Attempting to read or write an invalid memory address may hang the drive.
*************************************************************************
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x0001
Default: 0 (Enable Memory Address Validation)
Output Data:
where
or
or
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable and Init RW Statistics (Online Control W)
Description:
This command turns on and read / write statistics gathering and zeros the error counters.
Related Commands:
any level ` - display error counters

level L i
level L E
- L>E,,2 will zero out the error counters.
Quick Help:
"RwStatsEnableAndInit";
Input Parameters:
none
Output Data:
where
The following will be displayed
"Rd/Wr stats On"
or
"Rd/Wr stats Off"
( always "Rd/Wr Stats On" for Ctl-W )
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable/Disable Channel/Preamp Register Display (Level 2 'u')
Description:
This command enables or disables the display of channel registers during retries.
Quick Help:
"EnableDisableChannelPreampRegDisplay, u[EnableDisableOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Enable/Disable Channel/Preamp Register Display.
This parameter will enable or disable the display of channel registers during
retries. If this parameter is set to 1, then channel registers will be displayed
during retries. If this parameter is not entered or set to 0, then channel
will not be displayed during retries.
Type:
Range:
0 to 1
Default: 0 (Disable channel/preamp tracing)
Output Data:
where
"Channel tracing enabled"
"Preamp tracing enabled"
or
"Channel Tracing disabled"
"Preamp Tracing disabled"
to indicate whether Channel/Preamp tracing has been enabled or disabled. NOTE: If the
read/write does NOT support Channel or Preamp Tracing, then the message will ALWAYS
indicate that the feature is "disabled".
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable / Disable Logging (Level L 'E')
Description:
This command enables / disables Error Logging, ASCII Logging and / or Read/Write
Statistics Logging. It also allows a user-created log to be selected.
Quick Help:
"EnableDisableLogging, E[ErrLoggingOpt],[AsciiLoggingOpt],[RwStatsLoggingOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Enable or Disable Error Logging.

This parameter enables Error Logging and selects the Active Error Log or disables
Error Logging. If this parameter is not entered, the current Error Logging mode
will not be changed. If this parameter is set to 1, then Error Logging will be
enabled and the Default Error Log will be selected as the Active Error Log. If
this parameter is set to 2 or greater, then Error Logging will be enabled and this
parameter will specify the ID of the log to be selected as the Active Error Log.
0 = Disable Error Logging
1 = Enable Error Logging and select Default Error Log
2 to 0xFFFF = Enable Error Logging and select specified log
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
1 - Enable or Disable ASCII Logging.
This parameter enables or disables ASCII Logging. If this parameter is not
entered, the current ASCII Logging mode will not be changed.
0 = Disable ASCII Logging
1 = Enable ASCII Logging
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: None
2 - Enable or Disable Read / Write Statistics Logging.
This parameter enables or disables Read / Write Statistics Logging. If this
parameter is not entered, the current Read / Write Statistics Logging mode will
not be changed.
0 = Disable Read / Write Statistics Logging
1 = Enable Read / Write Statistics Logging
2 = Zero Read / Write Statistics Log
Type:
Range:
0 to 2
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
0011.0001
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Added support for selecting a user-created error log.
Enable / Disable PES Output (Level 4 'e')
Description:
This command is used to enable / disable PES Output. When PES Output is enabled, real
time PES signal will be outputted to AMUX test pin. A Left Shift Number is used to
control the signal's resolution. First, the 16-bit PES value (Bit 15: sign bit,
Bits 14 - 12: number of full tracks, Bits 11 - 0: fraction of one track. So 1000h means
a full track and 800h is half of a track) is left shifted by the number specified in this
command, and then the high byte of the shifted result is sent out to AMUX.
Quick Help:
"EnableDisablePesOutput, e[PesLeftShiftCnt],[DisablePesOut]";
Input Parameters:
0 - PES Output Left Shift Count.
This parameter specifies the number of bits the PES value is to be shifted left
before it is outputted.
This parameter is only valid if Parameter 1 is not entered. If Parameter 1 is not
entered and this parameter is not entered, then the current PES output state will
be displayed.
Type: Unsigned 16-bit value
Range: 0 to 0x000E
Default: None.
1 - Disable PES Output.
If this parameter is entered, PES output will be disabled. If this parameter is not
entered and Parameter 0 is entered, PES output will be enabled. If this parameter
is not entered and Parameter 0 is not entered, the current PES output state will be
displayed.
Range: 0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None.
Output Data:
where
When PES Output is enabled, the result is displayed as:

DiagDac On with Resolution = 2^ xx
where xx is the PES Left Shift Number (in Hex format)
When PES Output is disabled, the result is displayed as:
PES output Disabled
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable / Disable RVFF (Level 4 'B')
Description:
This command is used to enable / disable RVFF control in servo.
Quick Help:
"EnableDisableRvff, B[NewRvffControlMode]";
Input Parameters:
0 - New RVFF control mode to be used in servo.
This parameter specifies the new RVFF control mode to be used in servo.
Here is meaning of each bit of the RVFF control mode:
Bit 0 = 0 then disable rv current injection
= 1 then enable rv current injection
Bit 1 = 0 then bypass velocity control portion of rv_ff code
= 1 then execute velocity control portion of rv_ff code
Bit 2 = 0 then bypass track following control portion of rv_ff code
= 1 then execute track following control portion of rv_ff code
Bit 3 = 0 then disable the averaging funtion in the track following portion
= 1 then enable the averaging funtion in the track following portion
Bit 4 = 0 then disable filtx gain parameter adaptation
= 1 then enable filtx gain parameter adaptation
Bit 5 = 0 then disable rv data acquisition during twiddle
= 1 then enable rv data acquisition during twiddle
Bit 6 reserved
Bit 7 = 0 then disable rv current injection in velocity/settle mode
= 1 then enable rv current injection in velocity/settle mode
Bit 8 = 0 then Normal Code (RVFF IIR is tuned up for NearLine RV Spec)
= 1 then Enable 2nd RVFF IIR Tuneup for DeskTop RV Spec
Bit 9 = 0 Normal code
= 1 McKinley DT Shock Detect method with external shock sensor is enabled
Bits 10 - 15 reserved
When this parameter is not entered, this command will simply display the current
RVFF control mode without changing it.
Range: 0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None.
Output Data:
where
RVFF control mode: xxxx:
where xxxx is the RVFF control mode in servo (in Hex format)
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable / Disable Servo Updates (Level 5 'U')
Description:
This command enables or disables servo VCM DAC and / or A to D updates.
Quick Help:
"EnableDisableServoUpdates, U[VcmDacUpdateOpt],[AToDUdateOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Disable / Enable VCM DAC Updates.
If this parameter is equal to 0, servo updates of the VCM DAC will be disabled,
else servo updates of the VCM DAC will be enabled.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 1
1 - Disable / Enable A to D Updates.
If this parameter is equal to 0, servo A to D updates will be disabled, else
servo A to D updates will be enabled.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 1
Output Data:

where
If Servo VCM DAC updates are enabled, the following information will be displayed.
"Servo VCM DAC Updates enabled"
If Servo VCM DAC updates are enabled, the following information will be displayed.
"Servo VCM DAC Updates disabled"
If Servo A to D updates are enabled, the following information will be displayed.
"Servo A to D Updates enabled"
If Servo A to D updates are enabled, the following information will be displayed.
"Servo A to D Updates disabled"
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable / Disable Write Fault (Level 7 'u')
Description:
This command enables or disables Write Fault errors.
Quick Help:
"EnableDisableWrFault, u[Op]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Operation.
If Parameter 0 is not set, toggle the current state (not currently supported)
If Parameter 0 is set to 0, turn write faults off
If Parameter 0 is set to non-0, turn write faults on
Type:
Range:
0 to 1
Default: none (toggle)
Output Data:
If no error occurred and write faults were disabled, the following message will be
displayed.
"Write Faults Disabled"

If no error occurred and write faults were enabled, the following message will be
displayed.
"Write Faults Enabled"
If the user tried to use the deprecated toggle mode, an error will be set and the
following message will also be displayed.
"Write Fault Toggle Unsupported"
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable Looping (All Levels 'L')
Description:
This command enables looping, with the specified loop count and options, on the next
diagnostic command received.
Quick Help:
"EnableLooping, L[Opts],[CountOrStopOnErrCode]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Looping Options.
This parameter is a bit-significant value that specifies the following options:
Bit 15-7: reserved
Bit 6: Enable Stop on Test Space Wrapped
If this bit is equal to 1, then looping will stop when the Test
Space wraps. This means that when the current head and track have
incremented past the end of the Test Space and have been wrapped
back to the beginning of the Test Space, then looping will stop.
Bit 5: Enable Stop on Specified Error
If this bit is equal to 1, looping will be halted if the command
completes with the error code specified by Parameter 1.
Bit 4: Disable Error Display
If this bit is equal to 1, errors that occur while looping will
not be displayed.
Bit 3: reserved
Bit 2: Enable Spin Down on Error
If this bit is equal to 1, the drive will be spun down if the

command completes with an error.
Bit 1: Enable Stop on No Error
If this bit is equal to 1, looping will be halted if the command
completes with no error.
Bit 0: Enable Continue on Error
If this bit is equal to 1, looping will continue if the command
completes with an error.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: All options disabled

1 - Stop On Error Code / Loop Count.
If Parameter 0 bit 5 is equal to 1, this parameter will specify the Error
Code on which looping should be halted. If Parameter 0 bit 5 is equal to 0,
this parameter will specify the number of times the command will be looped.
Setting the Loop Count to 0 will cause the command to loop until one of the
stop conditions specified by Parameter 1 occurs or until looping is aborted
by the user entering a Carriage Return.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
Initial revision.
Increased the size of Parameter 1 (Error Code or Loop Count) to 32-bits.
Add option to enable stopping when the Test Space wraps.
Enable ESLIP Serial Port Mode (Online Control T)
Description:
This command enables ESLIP serial port mode. In this mode, ASCII online and
diagnostic mode commands are disabled and packet serial port mode is selected.
Quick Help:
"EnableEslipSerialPortMode";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable ASCII Diagnostic Serial Port Mode (Online Control Z)
Description:
This command enables ASCII Diagnostic Serial Port mode. In this mode, non-packet serial
port mode is selected and online and ASCII seriap port diagnostic mode commands are
enabled.
Quick Help:
"EnableAsciiDiagSerialPortMode";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enable ASCII Online Serial Port Mode (Online Control R)
Description:
This command enables ASCII Online Serial Port Mode. In this mode, non-packet serial
port mode is selected, ASCII online serial port commands are enabled and diagnostic
mode commands are disabled.
Quick Help:
"EnableAsciiOnlineSerialPortMode";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enter Batch File (Level 6 'E')
Description:
This command inputs the specified Diagnostic Command Batch File. A Batch File is
sequence of Diagnostic Commands entered by the user via the serial port interface.
The user terminates the Batch File by entering the '|' character.
A Batch File may contain both Diagnostic Mode and Online commands.
Quick Help:
"EnterBatchFile, E[BatchFileNum]";
Input Parameters:
This parameter specifies the number of the Batch File to be entered.
Type:
Range:
0 to 2
Default: 0
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Enter Servo Matlab Shell (Level 5 'S')
Description:
This command enters servo matlab shell and never returns. It also spins down the drive
first before entering the servo matlab shell.
Quick Help:
"EnterServoMatlabShell, S";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Erase Seacos Data And Code (Level T 'Z')
Description:
This command performs various functions associated with Seacos. This function will
overwrite the Seacos overlay, Seacos security sector, ConGen, disk code and serial
flash.
Input Parameters:
0 - Minimal erase level
"0" to erase serial flash and reboot to mask ROM code
"1" to erase Appcode
Not supported yet
"2" to erase Cert
Not supported yet
"3" to erase Cert Table
Not supported yet
"4" to erase AT Overlays
"5" to erase Congen
Not supported yet
"6" to erase Security
"7" to erase Seasos
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Not supported yet
Default: None
1 - Erase mode
This parameter specifies the following options:
"1" means to erase the level the first param specify.
"0" means to erase from 7th level to the minimal level the first param specify.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
2 - Valid Command Key.
this parameter must be equal to 22 Hex. If this parameter is not equal to 22 Hex,
the command will not be executed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where

If no error occurred, one of the following messages will be output to indicate the
status of the Seacos operation performed.
"Resetting"
"Erased Seacos"
"Erased Security"
"ConGen, not supported"
"Cert, not supported"
"Cert Table, not supported"
"Erased AT Overlays"
"AppCode, not supported"
"SFlash, not supported"
"Invalid level"
"Request dummy file failed"
"Open SIM file failed"
"Write SIM file failed"
"Erase Overlay failed"
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Erase Track (Level 7 'b')
Description:
This command erases the target track and the specified number of tracks on each side
of the target track.
Quick Help:
"EraseTrk, b[AdjacentTrkCnt],[EraseCntPerTrk],[AcEraseOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Adjacent Tracks to Erase.
This parameter specifies the number of adjacent tacks on each side of the target
track to be erased.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
1 - Erase Count per Track.
This parameter specifies the number of times each track should be erased.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 1
2 - AC Erase Option.
If any value is entered for this parameter, an AC erase will be performed, else a
DC erase is performed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Fast MSESER Measurement (Level E 'm')
Description:
This command collects hardware data while reading sector data from the disk.
Statistic analysis will be conducted for collected hardware data and results
will be displayed.
Quick Help:
"FastMseserMeasurement, m[]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Start Sector.
This parameter specifies the sector on which to start the read.
When 0xFFFF, it means zero latency read.
Type:
Range:
0 to max sector number on track
Default: 0
1 - Number of Sectors to Read.
This parameter specifies the number of sectors to read.
When 0, it means the whole track.
Type:
Range:
0 to total number of sectors per track
Default: 0
2 - Data Collection Options.
This parameter is a bit-significant value that allows the user to control
the data to be collected.
Bit 15-3:
Reserved
Bit 1:
If this bit is set, will collect MSE, VGAR, and a controller register.
Higher priority than bit 0
Bit 0:
If this bit is set, will collect MSE, VGAR, and a channel register.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 ( MSE, VGAR, and rotate through all FIR Taps and NLFR registers )
3 - Register Address
This parameter specifies the address of the register to read, when
bit 1 or 0 of Parameter 2 is set. If bit 1 is set, the entire 32-bit
value is used to address a controller register. If bit 0 is set, the
lower 16-bit is used to address a Read Channel register.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
4 - Register Bit Mask
This parameter specifies the bit mask that will be bit-AND'ed with
data read from the register specified by parameter 3.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0xFFFF (all bits valid)

5 - Sectors to Ingore.
This parameter specifies the number of beginning sectors to ignore
during statistic calculation.
Type:
Range:
0 to Number of Sectors to Read
Default: 0
6 - Percentage to trim.
This parameter specifies the percent trimming to apply to the data at
both low and high ends.
Type:
Range:
0 to 32h
Default: 0
7 - Display Options.
This parameter is a bit-significant value that allows the user to control
the level of output detail.
Bit 15-2:
Reserved
Bit 1:
If this bit is set, will display the statistical results

of the measured values in Decimal format.
Bit 0:
If this bit is set, will display the raw data of the

measured values in Hex format
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0xFFFF ( display everything )
Output Data:
where
and
or
where

Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where

or
where
where
or
where
a is minutes
b is seconds
c is milliseconds
d is microseconds
Examples:
There are prerequisites for issuing this diag command.
First, user should issue a diag command to set the next target location to where the
Fast MSE measurement should occur. A simple seek command would do the job.
Second, user should issue a Set Track Format (Level 7 'K') command to set the track
format to single-sector-per-wedge format.
Typical example of usage is like following.
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
T>A0
T>/7
7>S1000,0
7>K2
7>W,,,1
7>/E
E>m
(Select User Area and not to update cylinder and head)

(Change diagnostic command level to 7)
(Seek to the target track)
(Set track format to single sector per wedge format)
(Write the track with physical sector address flag on)
(Change diagnostic command level to E)
(issue the Fast MSESER Measurement command)
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Fill Correction Buffer (Level G 'B')
Description:
This command fills the specified segment of Correction Buffer with the specified data
pattern. If the verification of fill is enabled, the command reads the data back and
compares with the patten it writes.
Quick Help:
"FillCorrectionBuffer, B[StartAddr],[EndAddr],[Pattern],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Start Address Offset of Correction Buffer.
This parameter specifies the start address offset of the correction buffer.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff,
Default: 0
1 - End Address Offset of Correction Buffer.
This parameter specifies the end address offset of the correction buffer.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
2 - Data Pattern.
This parameter specifies the fill pattern specified. The specified pattern
is assumed to be right justified. If the value of the patten is greater
than 0x03FF, the command will take the lower 10 bits of the address as its
pattern to write in the Correction Buffer instead of the input pattern.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x03ff
Default: 0
3 - Options.
Bits 15-1: not used
Bit 0:
Verify the patten written to the correction buffer.

If this bit is cleared, the patten is written into the correction
buffer without the verification of reading back and comparing
with the written patten.
If this bit is set, the patten is written into the correction
buffer followed by the verification of reading back and comparing
with the written patten.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xff
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Fill Super Parity RAM (Level G 'F')
Description:
This command fills the specified segment of the Super Parity RAM with the specified
data pattern.
Quick Help:
"FillSuperParityRam, F[StartAddr],[EndAddr],[Pattern]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Start Address Offset of Super Parity RAM.
This parameter specifies the start address offset of the super parity RAM.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff,
Default: 0
1 - End Address Offset of Super Parity RAM.
This parameter specifies the end address offset of the super parity RAM.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
2 - Data Pattern.
This parameter specifies the fill pattern. The specified pattern is assumed
to be right justified. If the value of the input pattern is 0x0FFF, the Write
Super Parity RAM diagnostics will set the pattern to 0 to start the write.
After each writing to the even address location, the value of the pattern
will be incremented for the next even address location. If the pattern
reaches the value of 0x0FFF, the pattern will be wrapped back to 0 for the
next write.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x0fff
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Fine RW Offset Measurement (Level E 'o')
Description:
This command measures the Fine Reader/Writer Offset at the current track.
The algorithm used here to measure the offset, a.k.a. micro-jog or MR offset,
was basically ported from ST-10 code. Please see Pete Harllee for more detail about it.
The algorithm used here can be divided into two big steps.
The first step is to find a legitimate coarse MSE tub.
Since the real offset is unknown, conventional method to find the tub is to sweep certain
ranges of the offset with coarse offset increment. The range must be wide enough to cover
the worst(biggest) ever heads and the increment must be narrow enough not to miss the tub.
Because of this dilemma, finding the coase rw offset can be a very time consuming process.
However, the alogorithm used here uses a different approach to find the coarse tub.
Assuming the real offset should be fairly close to the current default, it scans one
direction from the current default with a coarse increment of the offset. It then repeats
the same process, alternating the direction, until a valid tub is found. If three
measurements with finding good sync marks at more than half number of wedges in a track,
it's regarded as having found a valid tub. This method is very fast especially if the
real offset is close to the current default because the code would find the coarse tub
after even a few measurements.
The second step is to find the fine rw offset.
The conventional method for doing this is to scan small range, for example, one track,
with a fine, in many cases, the smallest possible, offset increments. This is also a time
consuming process because the increment is very small even though the range is fairly
small.
The algorithm used here does this job differently from the conventional method.
Once the coarse tub is found, the code tried to balance two sides of the tub since it's
assumed that the MSE tub is bowl shaped and it is. If the code finds it's at the left
side of the tub, it'll move to right direction and vice versa. When the code changes the
scanning direction, it reduces the increment. If the increment becomes to zero or the MSE
curve is so well balanced at both ends, the code calculates the fine rw offset that gives
the same off-track margin(read capability) at both sides.
Quick Help:
"FineRwOffset, o[NumAvgs],[TrkStepSize],[NumGuardTrks]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Number of averages.
This parameter specifies the number of target tracks to measure fine rw offset then
average the measurement results to filter out any possible outliers.
Type:
Range:
1 to 0xFFFF
Default: 5
1 - Track step size.
This parameter specifies the number of tracks between the sample tracks where
the measurements occur.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 4
2 - Number of guard tracks.
This parameter specifies the number of guard tracks at each side, ID and OD, of the
sample tracks. These areas will be erased.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 10
Output Data:
where
"Cyl/Hd cccccc/d OffsetPerTrk: eeeee OffsetDelta: fffff(sh.iiiEsj)"
where
cccccc is the physical cylinder number where the fine RW Offset measurement occurred
d is the logical head number where the fine RW Offset measurement occurred
eeeee is the RW Offset amount value for a data track at the target track
ffffff is the measured RW offset difference(delta) from the current default offset
sh.iiiEsj is the floating point value for the RW offset delta value, in percentage,
over the Offset amount value for a data track
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Firmware Reset (Online Control C)
Description:
This command spins down the drive, delays 5 seconds and jumps to the Power On Reset
function. A Control Z command will be required to enable the Diagnostic Mode commands
following the completion of the reset.
Quick Help:
"FirmwareReset";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
The following string will be output to indicate that the drive is in the process
of spinning down.
"Spinning Down"
When the spin down is complete, the following information will be displayed.
"Spin Down Complete"
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
When delaying following spin down, the following string will be displayed.
"Delaying eeee msec"
where
eeee is the length of the delay in milliseconds
After the delay is complete, the following string will be output to indicate that
the reset is being performed.
"Jumping to Power On Reset"
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Format Partition (Level T 'm')
Description:
This command formats the specified partition.
Quick Help:
"FormatPartition, m[Partition],[FormatOpts],[DefectListOpts],[MaxWrRetryCnt],[MaxRdRetryCnt],\
"[MaxEccTLevel],[MaxCertifyTrkRewrites],[ValidKey],[DataPattern]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Partition Number.
This parameter specifies the media partition to be formatted.
0 = User Partition
1 = System Partition
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: 0
1 - Format Options.
Bits 31-6: not used
Bit 5: Enable SeaCOS XF Space Format.
This bit is only valid when the User Partition is selected. If this
bit is equal to 1, the the Format Partition command will only format
SeaCOS Extended File (XF) space.
NOTE: This feature can be enabled or disabled at compile-time. Use
the quick help to determine whether your code supports this feature.
Bit 4: Enable Zone Re-format Skipping.
If this bit is equal to 1, then the Format Partition command will
enable the zone re-format skipping mode during the format operation.
With this mode enabled, the format operation will not re-format
a zone if grown defects were found in the zone.
Bit 3: Enable Event-based Format Logging.
If this bit is equal to 1, then the Format Partition command will
display information about error events that occur during the format
operation. This information will be displayed as interim status as
these events occur.
Bit 2: Disable User Partition Certify.
bit is equal to 1, media certification and defect deallocation will
be disabled.
Bit 1: Disable User Partition Format.
bit is equal to 1, the User Partition sectors will not be written
with a constant data pattern.
Bit 0: Corrupt User Partition Primary Defects.
bit is equal to 1, the primary defective sectors will be corrupted.
Type:
Range:
0 or 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 (Enable User partition Certify,

Enable User Partition Format,
Don't Corrupt Primary Defects)
2 - Defect List Options.
Bits 31-3: not used
Bit 2: Process the Active Error Log.
bit is equal to 1, the Format Client Defect List will be written with
contents of the Active Error Log and the option to process the Client
Defect List will be enabled. If there is no Active Error Log or there
are no R/W-related entries in the Active Error Log, then this bit will
be ignored.
Bit 1: Process Primary Defect Lists.
bit is equal to 1, the the Primary Defect Lists will be used when
creating the defect list to be used by the format operation.
Bit 0: Process Grown Defect Lists.
bit is equal to 1, the the Grown Defect Lists will be used when
creating the defect list to be used by the format operation.
Type:
Range:
0 or 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0x00000003 (Process Grown Defect Lists,

Process Primary Defect Lists,
Do not process the Active Error Log)
3 - Maximum Write Retry Count.
If this parameter is entered, the maximum write retry count will be set to the
specified value. This parameter is only valid when the User Partition is being
formatted (Parameter 0 is equal to 0). If this parameter is not entered, the
maximum write retry count will not be changed.
Type:
Range:
0 or 0xFFFF
Default: None.
4 - Maximum Read Retry Count.
If this paremeter is entered, the maximum read retry count will be set to the
specified value. This parameter is only valid when the User Partition is being
formatted (Parameter 0 is equal to 0). If this parameter is not entered, the
maximum read retry count will not be changed.
Type:
Range:
0 or 0xFFFF
Default: None.
5 - Maximum ECC T-Level.
If this paremeter is entered, the maximum ECC T-Level will be set to the specified
value. This parameter is only valid when the User Partition is being formatted
(Parameter 0 is equal to 0). If this parameter is not entered, the ECC T-Level
will not be changed.
Type:
Range:
0 or 0xFFFF
Default: None.
6 - Track Rewrite During Certify Retry Threshold.
If this parameter is entered, it specifies the maximum number of rewrite retries
to be performed during the user partition certification pass.
Type:
Range:
0 or 0xFFFF
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, the default value recommended
by the R/W Firmware will be used.
For a User Partition format, this parameter must be equal to 22 Hex. If this
parameter is not equal to 22 Hex, the command will not be executed.
For a System Partition format, this parameter must be equal to DD Hex. If this
parameter is not equal to DD Hex, the command will not be executed.
Type:
Range:
0x22 or 0xDD
Default: None
8 - Data Pattern For Format.
This parameter specifies the data pattern to be used when formatting the specified
partition. If this parameter is not entered, the specified partition will be
formatted with a 0x00000000 data pattern.
Type:
Range:
0 or 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0x00000000.
Output Data:
If the error occurred while processing the defect lists, the following additional
information will be displayed.
"Process Defect List Error"
"R/W Sense cccccccc, R/W Error dddddddd, List Offset eeeeeeee, File Error ffffffff"
where
cccccccc is the sense status that was returned by the R/W subsystem
dddddddd is the error code that was returned by the R/W subsystem
eeeeeeee is the offset of the defect list entry at which the error occurred
ffffffff is the error code that was returned by the system information manager (SIM)
If the error occurred during the format operation, the following additional information
will be displayed.
"User Partition Format Failed - Elapsed Time c"
"R/W Sense dddddddd, R/W Error eeeeeeee, File Error ffffffff"
"Blk Addr gggggggg, Blk Addr Type hh, Cyl iiiiiiii, Hd jj";
where
c is the amount of time that has elapsed since the format operation was started
dddddddd is the sense status that was returned by the R/W subsystem
eeeeeeee is the error code that was returned by the R/W subsystem
ffffffff is the error code that was returned by the system information manager (SIM)
gggggggg is the R/W block address at which the error occurred
hh is the R/W block address type at which the error occurred
iiiiiiii is the R/W cylinder address at which the error occurred
jj is the R/W head address at which the error occurred
If no error occurred and the format operation is still in progress, the following
"Max Wr Retries = cc, Max Rd Retries = dd, Max ECC T-Level = ee, Max Certify Rewrite Re
"User Partition Format gg% complete, Zone hh, Pass ii, LBA jjjjjjjj, ErrCode kkkkkkkk,
where
cc is the maximum write retry count to be used
dd is the maximum read retry count to be used
ee is the maximum ECC T-Level to be used
ffff is the certify rewrite rety threshold
gg is the percent of the format operation that has been completed
hh is the data zone that is currently being formatted
ii is the number of the current pass through the data zone
jjjjjjjj is the last LBA that was formatted
kkkkkkkk is the error code that was reported by the R/W subsystem
l is the amount of time that has elapsed since the format operation was started
If no error occurred, the format operation is still in progress, a format event occurs,
and format event reporting is enabled, the following information will be displayed.
"Event: Media Write Start, aaa Format, Zone bb, Start Blk cccccccc, Num Sectors ddddddd
or
"Event: Write Xfer, Start Blk cccccccc, Len eeeeeeee, Next Blk ffffffff, Erc gggggggg,
or
"Event: Media Certify Start, New Format, Zone bb, Start Blk cccccccc, Num Sectors ddddd
or
"Event: Certify Xfer, Start Blk cccccccc, Len eeeeeeee, Next Blk ffffffff, Erc gggggggg
or
"Event:
"Event:
"Event:
"Event:
Unrec
Unrec
Unrec
Unrec
Err,
Err,
Err,
Err,
LBA
LBA
LBA
LBA
iiiiiiii,
iiiiiiii,
iiiiiiii,
iiiiiiii,
PBA
PBA
PBA
PBA
jjjjjjjj,
jjjjjjjj,
jjjjjjjj,
jjjjjjjj,
Erc
Erc
Erc
Erc
gggggggg,
gggggggg,
gggggggg,
gggggggg,
Trk
Trk
Trk
Trk
llll,
llll,
llll,
llll,
Hd
Hd
Hd
Hd
mm,
mm,
mm,
mm,
Sctr
Sctr
Sctr
Sctr
nn,
nn,
nn,
nn,
NOTES: ZnGrp information is only available on drives supporting VBAR

DOS information is only available on drives supporting Directed Offline Scan
or
"Event: Cert Trk Rewrite, Retry Blk kkkkkkkk, Len eeeeeeee, Next Blk ffffffff, Erc gggg
or
"Event: Cert Trk Rewrite Cntr Update, Cnt 0001"
where
aaa indicates whether this is a "New Format" or a "Reformat"
bb is the zone
cccccccc is the starting block
dddddddd is the number of blocks to be formatted
eeeeeeee is the length of the transfer
ffffffff is the next starting block
gggggggg is the error code that was reported by the R/W subsystem
hh is the read/write status
iiiiiiii is the logical block address (LBA)
jjjjjjjj is the physical block address (PBA)
kkkkkkkk is the block which causes the rewrite retry
llll is the track on which the error occurred
mm is the head on which the error occurred
nn is the sector on which the error occurred

oo is the wedge on which the error occurred
pp is the zone group in which the error occurred
qq is the zone in which the error occurred
rr is the DOS scan unit associated with the error
ss is the DOS relative cylinder in scan unit associated with the error
tt is the DOS surface cylinder unit associated with the error
If no error occurred and the format operation has successfully completed, the following
" User Partition Format Successful - Elapsed Time m"
where
m is the amount of time that has elapsed since the format operation was started
If at least one zone re-format was skipped then the following will also be
displayed upon successful completion of the format:
"Zone re-format was skipped."
Examples:
Example #1:
Perform a "quick format" (process defect lists, clear format corrupt, do not write
or certify the drive)
F3 T>m0,6,,,,,,22
Example #2:
Perform a "quick format" (don't process defect lists i.e. unslip and unalt, do not
write or certify the drive)
F3 T>m0,6,0,,,,,22
Example #3:
Perform a format with the default data pattern 0x00000000 and certify with event
reporting enabled:
F3 T>m0,8,,,,,,22
Example #4:
Perform a format and certify with event reporting enabled, set max write retries
to 16, set max read retry count to 8, max ECC T-Level to 0, and track rewrite
during certify retry threshold to 20:
F3 T>m0,8,,10,8,0,14,22
Example #5:
Perform a format with user input data pattern 0xFFFFFFFF and certify with event
reporting enabled:
F3 T>m0,8,,,,,,22,ffffffff
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.000X
0011.000X
0012.000X
0012.001X
Initial revision.
Added ability to enable and display event-based output.
(DiagError).
Added additional parameter 8 for users to input data pattern for format. The
default data pattern is 0x00000000 instead of the 0x77777777 for the User
Partition and 0xFFFFFFFF for the System Partition.
Added option to process the Active Error Log.
Note on Minor Rev:

----.ZZZX
ZZZ represents the minor rev base value.
X represents set of conditional feature flags.
- If bit 0 of X is set, then the ability to enable and display
event-based output is supported.
- If bit 1 of X is set, then the ability to enable zone re-format
skipping and output command result information if at least one
zone re-format was skipped is supported.
- If bit 2 of X is set, then the ability to format only SeaCOS
Extended File (XF) space is supported.
- (Bit 3 of X is reserved for future conditional features.)
Generic Read/Write Request (Level 1 'G' and Level 7 'i')
Description:
The Generic Read/Write Request commmand provides a pass through to the Read/Write
subsystem. The command parameters are passed to the Read/Write subsystem without
being interpreted.
Quick Help:
Level 1
"GenericRwRequest, G[Parm0],[Parm1],[Parm2],...[Parm9]";
Level 7
"GenericRwRequest, i[Parm0],[Parm1],[Parm2],...[Parm9]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Generic Read/Write Request Parameter 0.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0
Output Data:

where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Generic Servo Command (Level 5 'C')
Description:
The Generic Servo command executes the servo command user specified and displays all
result data returned by Servo, which includes Servo Command Status, Servo Diagnostic Reg,
and Servo Data Response. Please note that it is the user's responsibility to enter the
correct internal servo command number and the parameters associated with this servo
command. This command itself does not verify the command number and parameters. It simply
accepts what user entered and then passes them to the servo code.
Quick Help:
"GenericServoCmd, C[CmdNum],[Parm1],...[Parm7]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Internal Servo Command Number.
This parameter specifies the internal servo command to be run.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
1 - 1st parameter following the Internal Servo Command number.
This parameter specifies the the 1st parameter following the Servo Command number.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
2 - 2nd parameter following the Internal Servo Command number.
This parameter specifies the the 2nd parameter following the Servo Command number.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
3 - 3rd parameter following the Internal Servo Command number.
This parameter specifies the the 3rd parameter following the Servo Command number.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
4 - 4th parameter following the Internal Servo Command number.
This parameter specifies the the 4th parameter following the Servo Command number.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the follwing information will be displayed.

"Status aaaa, Diagnostic bbbb, Response cccc1 ccc2 ccc3 ccc4 ccc5 ccc6 ccc7 ccc8 ccc
where
aaaa is the status of the command
bbbb is the diagnostic register value of the command
ccc1 - ccc16 is the servo data response values of the command
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Get Thermistor Temperature (Online Control B)
Description:
This command get the thermistor temperature of the drive.
Quick Help:
"GetThermistorTemperature";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred and the Preamp temperature was returned, the following message
will be displayed.
"Preamp temp cccc, CCd"
where
cccc is the temperature value obtained from preamp (hexadecimal)
CC is the temperature value obtained from preamp (decimal)
If no error occurred and the Thermistor temperature was returned, the following
message will be displayed.
"Ref voltage dddd Thermistor voltage eeee Thermistor temp in degrees C ffff, FFd"
where
dddd is the A to D Reference Voltage

eeee is the Thermistor Voltage
ffff is the Thermistor Temperature in degrees Celsius (hexadecimal)
FF is the Thermistor Temperature in degrees Celsius (decimal)
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
0012.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Added Temperature in degrees Celsius (decimal) to output.
Goop Plot (Level C 'T')
Description:
This function runs a goop plot. It reads the specified tracks, putting each
sector into a category based on the ECC correction required to read it:
perfect
not perfect but equal to or less than user specified threshold
requires more correction than user specified threshold (includes sync errors and
unreadable sectors)
Quick Help:
"GoopPlot, T[Hd],[StartTrk],[EndTrk],[ECCLvl],[NoFrcSync],[SkipCnt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Head.
If FF entered, test all heads
If FE entered, test current head
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: Current head

1 - Starting Track
This input indicates the first logical track to be tested. 0 means first track
of drive.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: Current track

2 - Ending Track
This input indicates the last logical track to be tested. 0 means last track
of drive.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: Starting Track

3 - Correction level threshold
This input indicates the T-level for the less than T versus greater than T split.
Type:
Range:
0 to MaxECC
Default: 2
4 - Disable Force Sync
If any value is input, Force Sync will NOT be used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
5 - Skip Count
This input indicates how many tracks are skipped between those tracks that are scanned.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
F3 C>T0,20,40,,,8
Cyl Hd #Sec T=0 02
20
29
32
3B
0
0
0
0
1456d
1456d
1456d
1456d
1451d
1452d
1452d
1448d
4d
4d
3d
8d
1d
0d
1d
0d
Note the 'd' indicating decimal values.
F3 C>
Examples:
Example #1:
To scan tracks 80 - 84 with correction threshold 6 on the current head:
F3 C>T,80,84,6
Cyl Hd #Sec
T=0 06
80 0 1456d
0d
1d 1455d
81 0 1456d 1451d
5d
0d
82 0 1456d 1454d
2d
0d
83 0 1456d 1455d
1d
0d
84 0 1456d 1450d
6d
0d
Example #2:
To scan every 4th track (that is, skipping three tracks) from C0 to D0 on head 0 with
threshold 2 (default):
F3 C>T0,c0,d0,,,3
Cyl Hd #Sec
T=0 02
C0 0 1456d
0d
1d 1455d
C4 0 1456d 1450d
6d
0d
C8 0 1456d 1451d
5d
0d
CC 0 1456d 1454d
2d
0d
D0 0 1456d 1455d
1d
0d
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Update code to properly handle tracks with no sectors.
Make columns even, output cylinder in hex, add ability
to skip tracks.
(DiagError).
Head Smash Test (Level 8 'd')
Description:
This command is used to perform head smash test towards OD or ID with given acceleration
and deceleration currents / duration.
Quick Help:
"HeadSmashTest, d[HeadDirection],[AccelerationDuration],[DecelerationDuration],[AccelerationCu
Input Parameters:
0 - Head Smashing Direction.
This parameter specifies the direction the head is going to be smashed to. Only 0 or
1 are valid input. The default value is 0 when not entered.
0: Smash head towards OD
1: Smash head towards ID
Type:
Range:
0 to 1
Default: 0
1 - Acceleration Duration.
This parameter specifies the duration (in 0.1 ms uint) to be used for head
acceleration. The default value is 10 ( = 10 * 0.1ms = 1ms) when not entered.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0Ah (10 Decimal)

2 - Deceleration Duration.
This parameter specifies the duration (in 0.1 ms uint) to be used for head
deceleration. The default value is 10 ( = 10 * 0.1ms = 1ms) when not entered.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0Ah (10 Decimal)

3 - Acceleration Current.
This parameter specifies the current (in mA unit) to be used for head acceleration.
The default value is 1000 ( = 1000mA = 1A) when not entered.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 03E8h (1000 Decimal)

4 - Deceleration Current.
This parameter specifies the current (in mA unit) to be used for head deceleration.
The default value is 0 when not entered.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Examples:
Example #1:
Smash head towards OD with acceleration duration 8 ms (= 50h * 0.1ms), deceleration
duration 1.6 ms (= 10h * 0.1ms), acceleration current 32 mA (= 20h * 1mA), deceleration
current 16 mA (= 10h * 1mA)
F3 8>d,50,10,20,10
Example #2:
Smash head towards OD with acceleration duration 6.4 ms (= 40h * 0.1ms), deceleration
duration as default (= 1 ms), acceleration current 48 mA (= 30h * 1mA), deceleration
current as default (= 0 mA)
F3 8>d0,40,,30
Example #3:
Smash head towards ID with acceleration duration as default (= 1 ms), deceleration
duration 0.8 ms (= 8h * 0.1ms), acceleration current as default (= 1000 mA),
deceleration current 32 mA (= 20h * 1mA)
F3 8>d1,,8,,20
Example #4:
Smash head towards ID with acceleration duration as default (= 1 ms), deceleration
duration as default (= 1 ms), acceleration current as default (= 1000 mA),
deceleration current as default (= 0 mA)
F3 8>d1
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Increment Read/Write Scope Sync (Online '>')
Description:
This command increments the number of the Servo Wedge for which the Scope Sync Pulse
will be generated.
Quick Help:
"IncRwScopeSync";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
"
Burst cccc"
where
cccc is the current Scope Sync Wedge number
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Initialize Defect List (Level T 'i')
Description:
This command initializes the Defect List to contain no defects.
Quick Help:
"InitDefectList, i[DefectListSelect],[SaveListOpt],[ValidKey]";
Input Parameters:
0 - List Selection.
This parameter is a bit significant value that specifies which defect lists
are to be initialized. Setting a bit indicates that the corresponding defect
list is to be initialized.
bits 31-3:
bit 2:
bit 1:
bit 0:
Reserved for possible use for additional lists

User Alt List
Reserved (ignored)
User Slip List
Type:
Range:
1 or 4 or 5
Default: None
1 - Action
0 - defects will be cleared in the current, volatile, copy of the defect
list(s) in RAM , but lists won't be written to disk : modification is TEMPORARY .
1 - modified ( cleared ) versions of defect lists will be written
to disk : defects are PERMANENTLY cleared.
2 - the defect list will be read from non-volatile memory, overwriting
any changes in volatile memory.
Type:
Range:
0 to 2
Default: 0
This parameter must be equal to 22 Hex. If this parameter is not equal to
22 Hex, the command will not be executed.

Type:
Range:
0x22
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Examples:
Example #1:
To initialize the slip list to zeros:
T> i1,,22
Example #2:
To initialize the alt list to zeroes and save the zeroed list to disk:
T> i4,1,22
Example #3:
To reread the alt list from disk:
T> i4,2,22
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Add ability to reload alt list.
(DiagError).
Initialize Log File (Level L 'i')
Description:
This command initializes the specified log file to be empty.
Quick Help:
"InitLogFile, i[Log]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Log Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the log to be initialized.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Load/Unload Heads (Level 3 'b')
Description:
The command loads or unloads the heads for drives that support this feature.
Quick Help:
"LoadUnloadHeads, b[Cmd],[Velocity],[Dwell],[Lock]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Command Type ID.
This parameter specifies which operation is to be performed.
0x00: LOAD_HEADS_CMD - Indicates that a Load Heads servo command will be issued.
0x01: UNLOAD_HEADS_CMD - Indicates that an Unload Heads servo command will be issued.
Type:
Unsigned hexadecimal value
Range:
0 to Maximum valid command type
Default: 0
1 - Load or Unload Velocity.
For a 'Load Heads' command, this parameter specifies the load velocity.
For a 'Unload Heads' command, this parameter specifies the unload velocity.
If a value of 0 is entered then the load/unload velocity will not be modified
and the default value in the servo firmware will be used.
If a non-zero value is entered, then the velocity will be modified for the
load/unload command. After completion of the command, the original value will
then be restored.
The units are ADC counts.
Type:
Signed decimal value
Range:
-999 to 999
Default: 0
2 - Enable Demod Sync.
This parameter will enable or disable Demod Sync during the Load command.
A value of 1 will enable Sync, a value of 0 will disable Sync.
This parameter is ignored by the Unload command.
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: 0
3 - Enable Dwell.
This parameter will enable or disable Dwell during the Load command.
A value of 1 will enable Dwell, a value of 0 will disable Dwell.
This parameter is ignored by the Unload command.
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: 0
4 - Unload Type.
This parameter specifies the unload type to be done.
0: VCM_BEMF_VELOCITY_CONTROL - Vcm Bemf Control will be used.
1: UNLOAD_IMMEDIATE - Unload Immediate will be used.
2: HARDWARE_RETRACT - Hardware Retract will be used.
This parameter is ignored by the Load command.
Type:
Range:
0 or Maximum number of supported unload types.
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred and Verbose Output Mode is selected,
AAAA LOAD/UNLOAD TYPE
Elapsed Time bbb.bbb msecs
cc Velocity in firmware
d Velocity Cmd
e Enable Demod Sync Cmd
f Enable Dwell Cmd
g Unload Type Cmd
hhhh Load/Unload Time
iiiii Bemf Calibrated Gain
j Calibrated Vcm Bemf Offset
kkk Bemf Calibrated Residual Error
l Bemf Cal Retries
mmmmm Load/Unload Peak Current
nn Load/Unload Max Spin Dip Error
ooo Load/Unload Peak Velocity
p Load Heads Retries
qqqq Load/Unload Status Code
where:
AAAA is the servo command: 0F00 for a Load operation or 0E00 for a Unload operation.
bbb.bbb is the time in miliseconds for the execution of the servo command.
cc is the Velocity as read from servo, which will be used as the default value.
For a Load operation, the value of the load heads target velocity will be displayed.
For an Unload operation, the value of unload heads target velocity will be displayed.
The next several values are entries 'echoed' from the command line:
d is the requested Velocity as entered via the command line.
e is the Enable Demod Sync value as entered via the command line.
f is the Enable Dwell value as entered via the command line.
g is the Unload Type value as entered via the command line.
The remaining values are data returned by servo after command completion:
hhhh is the Load/Unload Time
iiiii is the Bemf Calibrated Gain
j is the value of the Calibrated Vcm Bemf Offset
kkk is the value of Bemf Calibrated Residual Error
l is the number Bemf Cal Retries used
mmmmm is the value of Load/Unload Peak Current

nn is the value of Load/Unload Max Spin Dip Error
ooo if the value of Load/Unload Peak Velocity
p is the nuber of Load Heads Retries
qqqq is the value of Load/Unload Status Code
Examples:
To load the heads with a velocity of -85:
F3 3>b0,-85
To unload the heads with a velocity of 317
F3 3>b1,317
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Mark Media Flaw (Level 7 'h')
Description:
This command marks tracks around an target area so that the target area may be found
after the disk is developed.
Note this command may take 10's of seconds.
Diagram below shows erased areas as 'E'.
OD
*
E
pointer length *
E
*
E
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
*
undisturbed radius *
*
target flaw
*
undisturbed radius *
*
*
E
pointer length *
E
*
E
ID
*
* erase band width
*
*
* erase band width
*
Quick Help:
"MarkMediaFlaw, h[PhyCyl],[Hd],[PhySec],[UndisturbedRadius],[EraseBandTrks],[PtrLen],[WgSpec],
Input Parameters:
0 - Cylinder
This input specifies the physical cylinder to be marked. This cylinder will
not be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: none
1 - Head.
This input specifies the head number of the track to be marked.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: none
2 - Sector or SFI or Wedge
This input specifies which wedge is marked.
If
to
If
If
parameter 6 is 0 (default), this value is a physical sector number in the wedge

be marked.
parameter 6 is 1, this value is servo wedge number of the wedge to be marked.
parameter 6 is 2, this value is symbols from index in the wedge to be marked.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: none
3 - Undisturbed Radius
This input specifies how many tracks on each side of the defect are left undisturbed
before the erase tracks begin.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0xF
4 - Erase Band Width
This input specifies how many tracks wide the full track erase mark will be. This
value must be at least three because the erase operation affects a minimum of three
tracks.
Type:
Range:
3 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0x1E
5 - Pointer Length
This input specifies how many tracks wide the single wedge erase pointer
will be.
This pointer appears both inside the inner erase bands and outside the
outer erase bands.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0x3C
6 - Wedge Specifier Type
This input specifies the units of parameter 2 ( sector or SFI or wedge )
will be.
If this value is 0 (default), parameter 2 is physical sector number.
If this value is 1, parameter 2 is servo wedge number.
If this value is 2, parameter 2 is symbols from index.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 ( physical sector )

7 - OD / ID Specifier
This input indicates whether to mark the OD, the ID, or both.
If this value is 1, mark only the OD.
If this value is 2, mark only the ID.
If this value is neither 1 nor 2, mark both the OD and the ID.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 ( mark both OD and ID )
Output Data:
where
Examples:
Example #1:
To mark the wedge holding sector 17h of physical track 90, head 0:
F3 7>h90,0,17
or
F3 7>h90,0,17,,,,0
Example #2:
To mark the wedge containing 7300h symbols from index of physical track 90, head 0:
F3 7>h90,0,7300,,,,1
Example #3:
To mark wedge 8 of physical track 90, head 0:
F3 7>h90,0,8,,,,2
Example #4:
To mark wedge 5 of physical track 90, head 0, leaving 0xC tracks undisturbed on either
side of the defect, erasing 0x20 tracks on each side, and making pointers 0x55
tracks long:
F3 7>h90,0,5,C,20,55,2
Example #5:
To mark the wedge holding sector 5 of physical track 20h, head 1, using only tracks
toward the ID from the defect:
F3 7>h20,1,5,,,,,2
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
0011.0001
Initial revision.
Add support for inputting wedge or SFI as well as physical sector.
Fix bug that prevented operation at extreme OD.
Add ability to mark only one side of a defect.
(DiagError).
Improve accuracy of tracks erased
Measure Disc Eccentricity (Level 5 'E')
Description:
This command performs the Measure Disc Eccentricity operation.
Quick Help:
"MeasureDiscEccentricity";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, then the following will be displayed for each supported head:
Disc Eccentricity In Microinches

Head
Magnitude
Real
Imag
a
b.bbbbb
c.cccccc
d.dddddd
where
a is the head used for the measurement
b.bbbbb is the magnitude in microinches complex eccentricity for the designated head
c.ccccc is the real component in microinches of the complex eccentricity for the
designated head
d.ddddd is the imaginary component in microinches of the complex eccentricity for
the designated head
Examples:
Example #1:
To measure disc eccentricity on all heads:
F3 5>E
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Measure Latch Force (Level 3 'c')
Description:
For drives that support this feature, this diagnostic will measure the force required to
push the actuator off of the latch. The diagnostic will perform the measurement the
user-specified number of times and return the minimum, average, and maximum values.
The output data is unscaled (in dac counts).
Quick Help:
"Measure Latch Force, c[NumberOfSamples]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Number of Samples.
This parameter specifies the number of times that the Latch Force Measurement
should be done.
Type:
Positive decimal value
Range:
1 .. 999
Default: 10
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred the following information will be displayed.
Latch Force:
Min
Avg
aaaaa
bbbbb
Max
ccccc
Where:
aaaaa is the Minimum Latch Force Value
bbbbb is the Average Latch Force Value
ccccc is the Maximum Latch Force Value
Examples:
Example #1:
To measure the latch force 10 times (this is the default):
F3 3>c
Example #2:
To measure the latch force 64 times:
F3 3>c64
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Measure Seek Access Time (Levels 3, 4, 'D')
Description:
Performs seek access time test on the current head. This diag supports two modes:
1) Logical random-length seeks, 2) Logical fixed-length seeks.
Quick Help:
"MeasureSkAccessTime, D[SkLength],[SkType],[NumSks]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Seek Length.
This parameter sets the seek length to be used during the seek access time testing.
If set to zero, then the seeks performed will be of random lengths. If the value
entered exceeds the drive's max track, then the seek length will be set to the max
track.
Type:
Unsigned 32-bit decimal value (8 digits max)
Range:
0 to Max Track
Default: 0 (Random Seeks)

1 - Seek Type.
This parameter sets the type of seek to be performed during the seek access time
testing. The following are the valid seek types that this command accepts:
0 - Read seeks: Specifies seeks to the read track follow position.
1 - Write seeks: Specifies seeks to the write track follow position.
2 - Write header seeks: Specifies seeks to the write header track follow position.
(This positions the writer to the read track follow position, that is, to the
negative reader/writer offset.)
Type:
Range:
0 to 2
Default: 0 (Read Seeks)

2 - Number of Seeks.
This parameter specifies the number of seeks to perform during the seek access time
testing.
Type:
Unsigned 32-bit decimal value (5 digits max)
Range:
1 to 99,999
Default: 1000
Output Data:
If no error occurred and the Seek Access Time data was returned, the following message
will be displayed.
"Sk Length = _____"
"SEEKTYPE"
"Num Seeks = _____"
"Avg Time usec = _____"
"Min Time usec = _____"
"Max time usec = _____"
Examples:
To perform 1000 random read seeks:
F3 3>D0,0,1000
F3 3>D
<-- This works because the defaults are 1000 random read seeks.
To perform 10000 full-stroke write seeks:
F3 3>D9999999,1,10000
To perform 10000 random JIT 3 read seeks:
F3 4>u1,3
<-- Sets the seek speed to JIT 3.
F3 3>D,,10000 <-- No parameters 0 and 1 because the default is random read seeks.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Measure Throughput (Level 2 'T')
Description:
This command is used to test the drive's read and write speed.
Quick Help:
"MeasureThroughput, T[Opts],[MinSkew],[MaxSkew],[SkewStep]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Command Flags
This input sets read or write and determines disk access range.
bit 15:
set
write
cleared read
set
scan entire full pack, ignore bits 0-13
cleared sample first cylinders of zones specified below
set
all zones, ignore bits 0-12
cleared single zone
ignored
zone number
bit 14:
bit 13:
bits 4-12
bits 0-3
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 (read zone zero)

1 - Minimum skews
This input establishes the minimum skews.
bits 8-15: minimum cylinder skew
bits 0-7: minimum head skew
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: normal drive cylinder and head skew

2 - Maximum Skews
This input establishes the maximum skews.
bits 8-15: maximum cylinder skew
bits 0-7: maximum head skew
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: normal drive cylinder and head skew

3 - Skew Step Size
This input establishes how much the skews
increment between tests.
Type:
Range:
1 to DIAG_THROUGHPUT_MAX_SKEW_STEP ( 10 dec )
Default: 1
Output Data:
throughput KBS = kilobytes / second
Example:
F3 2>T9,1300,1700,1
Min Max Cyl: 13 17
Min Max Head: 0 0
Zone 9 cyl skew 13
Zone 9 cyl skew 14
Zone 9 cyl skew 15
Zone 9 cyl skew 16
Zone 9 cyl skew 17
head
head
head
head
head
skew
skew
skew
skew
skew
0
0
0
0
0
throughput
throughput
throughput
throughput
throughput
KBS:
KBS:
KBS:
KBS:
KBS:
6.134
10.589
10.837
10.832
10.826
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Memory Block Display (Level 1, F 'D')
Description:
The Memory Block Display command reads and displays the contents of memory starting
at the specified address. Optionally, the memory data being displayed can be compared
to a specified value, with miscomparing bytes displayed as highlighted text. This
command also optionally supports specifying the size of the memory unit to be addressed.
It can support reading and displaying 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit memory unit
sizes.
************************************** NOTE *********************************************
This command allows attempts to read addresses without validation. But reading invalid
addresses may hang the drive. This command should be used with great caution if the
option to override address validation is enabled.
*****************************************************************************************
Quick Help:
"DisplayMemoryBlock, D[AddrHi],[AddrLo],[CompVal],[NumBytes],[Opts],[SizeInBytes]";
Input Parameters:
If parameter 1 is not entered, this parameter contains the 32-bit address of the
first memory location to be read and displayed. If parameter 1 is entered, this
parameter contains the upper 16-bits of the address of the first memory location
to be read and displayed.
Type:

Range:

Default: 0
If entered, this parameter contains the lower 16-bits of the address of the first
memory location to be read and displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, parameter 0 is assumed to

specify the entire 32-bit address of the first memory location to be
read and displayed.
2 - Data Compare Value.
If entered, this parameter specifies a value that will be compared to the contents
of the specified memory locations. If the contents of the memory location are
different than the specified value, they will be displayed in high-intensity mode,
If the contents of the memory location are equal to the specified value, they will
be displayed in low-intensity mode. The value passed in this parameter must not be
larger than number of bytes specified in parameter 5.
Type:
Unsigned 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, or 64-bit value
Range:
If
If
If
If
parameter
parameter
parameter
parameter
5
5
5
5
is
is
is
is
1:
2:
4:
8:
0
0
0
0
to
to
to
to
0xFF
0xFFFF
0xFFFFFFFF
0xFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Default: None
3 - Number of Bytes to display.
This parameter specifies the number of memory bytes to be displayed.
Type:
Range:
1 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0x200
4 - Options.
Bits 31-2: not used
Bit 1: Disable Validation of Memory Address
If this bit is cleared, the memory address will be validated. If this bit
is set, the input memory address will be used without checking with the
memory map.
Bit 0: Disable pause after each block displayed.
If this bit is cleared, the display will pause after each 512-byte block
and wait for the user to enter a character.

If this bit is set, all of the requested bytes will be displayed without
pausing.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x00000003
Default: 0
5 - Number Of Bytes Per Memory Access.
This parameter indicates to the diagnostic command what memory unit size in bytes to
use when reading the memory block. The only valid values for this parameter are
8, 4, 2, and 1.
Type:
Range:
Valid values are 8, 4, 2, and 1
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the following header will be displayed.
"Processor Memory at Addr cccccccc"
"Processor Memory at Addr cccccccc compared to dd hex"
or
where
cccccccc is the address of the first Processor Memory byte displayed
dd is the byte to which the displayed data was compared
If the memory data is being displayed as bytes, the following information will be
displayed following the header.
" Addr
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F"
"eeeeeeee ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff" (repeated)
If the memory data is being displayed as half-words (2 bytes), the following
information will be displayed following the header.
" Addr
0
2
4
6
8
A
C
E"
"eeeeeeee ffff ffff ffff ffff ffff ffff ffff ffff" (repeated)
If the memory data is being displayed as words (4 bytes), the following information
will be displayed following the header.
" Addr
0
4
8
C"
"eeeeeeee ffffffff ffffffff ffffffff ffffffff" (repeated)
If the memory data is being displayed as double-words (8 bytes), the following

information will be displayed following the header.
" Addr
0
8"
"eeeeeeee ffffffffffffffff ffffffffffffffff" (repeated)
where
eeeeeeee is the address of the first byte in the row.
ff is the memory data byte.
If a displayed data is being compared to a reference byte, the bytes or symbols that
are not equal to the reference will be displayed as highlighted text.
Examples:
Example #1: Display 512 bytes of memory starting at address 0 in 8-bit chunks
F3 1>D
F3 1>D0,,,200
F3 1>D0,0,,200
Example #2: Display 1024 bytes of memory starting at 04000000 in 16-bit chunks
F3 1>D04000000,,,400,,2
F3 1>D0400,0000,,400,,2
Example #3: Display 512 bytes of memory from address 0 in 64-bit chunks and compare each
element to the value 0xE580C000E12CC38E
F3 1>D,,E580C000E12CC38E,,,8
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Merge Alternate List into Slip List (Level A 'P')
Description:
The Merge Alternate List Into Slip List command merges all defects from the
G list into the P list and then regenerates the alt and slip lists. This in effect
changes alternated sectors to slipped sectors.
Quick Help:
"MergeAltListIntoSlipList, P";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
The command's output is as follows.
F3 A>P
Command may take 10's of seconds, be patient...

This is good advice.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Modify Track Defect List (Level 2 'F')
Description:
The Modify Track Defect List command modifies the defect list for the specified
sector(s).
Quick Help:
"ModTrkDfctLst, F[PSctr/LBA],[Action]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Physical Sector or LBA to Modify.
If Parameter 1 is A1, B1, C1, or F1, this value is an LBA.
If parameter 1 is some other value, this parameter is the physical sector number
of the block to be affected. The cylinder and head come from the current address.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Note:
The track and head used are the current track. When working with sectors
that are already alted, it is best to use the LBA mode actions (B1 and C1
below) .
1 - Defect List Action.

Parameter 1 specifies the format action to be taken. The valid choices are:
A - Add Sector to Alternated Sector List
A1 - Add LBA to Alternated Sector List
B - Add Sector to Pending Sector List
B1 - Add LBA to Pending Sector List
C1 - Remove LBA from Alternated Sector List
F1 - Remove LBA from Alternated Sector List ( same as C1 above )
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0x0C1
Output Data:

where
Examples:
Example #1:
To remove LBA 1234 from the alt list:
F3 2>F1234,f1
Revision History:
0001.0000 Initial Revision.
0002.0000 Remove 2>Fx,F; add Fx,F1 to unalt by sector.
0011.0000
(DiagError).
Odd Even Encroachment Test (Level T 'T')
Description:
This command will read the specified range of tracks. It will determine how many
sectors fall into various ranges of retry counts.
Quick Help:
"OddEvenEncroachmentTest, T[strt tk],[end tk],[hd],[rtry thrshld][ECC thrshld";
Input Parameters:
0 - Start Logical Cylinder
This parameter specifies the first logical cylinder to be tested.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: none
1 - End Logical Cylinder
This parameter specifies the last logical cylinder to be tested. Up to 100d tracks
can be tested in one command. Attempting to test more tracks will cause an error.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: none
2 - Head
This parameter specifies logical head to test.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: none
3 - Retry Threshold
This parameter specifies the boundary between two retry buckets. Retries less
than or equal to this value go into one bucket, retries greater than this value go
into another bucket.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 4
4 - Ecc Level Threshold
This parameter specifies how much ECC correction is done on the fly. This ECC level
defines the "no retries but corrected" retry bucket.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0xA
Output Data:
where
The list header displays the logical head number and the ECC threshold. The column
headings indicate the threshold value. The body of the list displays:
Logical cylinder
Number of sectors that required no retries and no ECC correction
Number of sectors that required no retries but did require ECC correction
Number of sectors that required at least one retry but less than of equal to the
threshold number of retries
Number of sectors that were readable but required more than the threshold number
of retries
Number of sectors that were unreadable
Examples:
F3 T>T20,23,0,3,4
Head 0 ECC threshold 4
L Cyl perfct OTF <=3
20 789
7
0
21 789
7
0
22 78C
4
0
23 78C
4
0
>3
0
0
0
0
Unreadable
0
0
0
0
F3 T>
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Added ECC level threshold
(DiagError).
Off Track Capability (Level 7 'c')
Description:
This command is used to test the drive's ability to read offtrack.
Quick Help:
"OffTrackCapability, c[Sec],[NumSecs],[SecIncrement],[Offset]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Starting Sector
This input is to set the starting physical sector number.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
1 - Sector Count
This input is to set the number of sectors to test.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
2 - Sector Increment
This input specifies how much to increment the sector
number between each test.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
3 - Offset to one side
This input specifies how far offtrack the test will start
and finish.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x200
Default: None
Output Data:
where
The first two

wedge
log
phy
8888
048C etc -
lines show column headings:

data wedge where sector begins
logical sector number of wedge
physical sector number of wedge
The following
each offset.
. -> Read
* -> Read
| -> Read
+ -> Read
lines show the sector being tested, and the results at

The results are shown with character codes:
OK
error
OK at track centerline
error at track centerline
offset (read down, example shows 80, 84, 88 8C...)
The bottom line shows the average bathtub mid point, the average
greatest readable offset, and the average loweset readable offset.
F3 7>c1B,5,1,80
88889999AAAABBBBCCCCDDDDEEEEFFFF000011112222333344445555666677778
wedge log (phy) 048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C048C0
107 001B(001B) ***.............................|.......................*********
107 001C(001C) **.*............................|.......................*.*******
0 001D(001D) ****............................|....................*.**********
0 001E(001E) ***.............................|......................**********
0 001F(001F) ******..........................|....................**.*********
Average FF8F 56 FFF3
FF8C
FF88
FF90
FF8C
FF98
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Particle Sweep (Level 2 'J')
Description:
This command performs the particle sweep operation. To perform particle sweep, a seek
5C
5C
50
58
50
length is calculated to satisfy the conditions imposed by the input parameters. Seeks of
this length are repeatedly issued to move the head from the Start Cylinder towards the
End Cylinder, while pausing the specified dwell time between each successive seek. All
seeks will be done using head 0, and will be of equal length, time, and dwell. The time
needed to complete the particle sweep will be approximately equal to the time specified
by the Duration parameter.
Quick Help:
"ParticleSweep, J[ Start Cyl ],[ End Cyl ],[ Duration mSec ],[ Dwell mSec ],[ JIT mode ]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Start Cylinder.
This parameter is the cylinder from which the particle sweep will begin.
Notes:
1) if Start Cylinder and End Cylinder are the same, then the particle sweep range
will default to the drive's Max and Min cylinders respectively.
2) Start Cylinder may be greater than or less than End Cylinder.
Type:
Range:
0 to Maximum Cylinder
Default: 0
1 - End Cylinder.
This parameter is the cylinder on which the particle sweep will end.
Notes:
1) if Start Cylinder and End Cylinder are the same, then the particle sweep range
will default to the drive's Max and Min cylinders respectively.
2) End Cylinder may be greater than or less than Start Cylinder.
Type:
Range:
0 to Maximum Cylinder
Default: 0
2 - Duration.
This parameter specifies the time in milliseconds that the particle sweep
will use to move from the Start Cylinder to the End Cylinder including the
Dwell time.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 5000 mSec

3 - Dwell Time In Milliseconds.
This parameter specifies the amount of time in milliseconds for the head to
remain on track before the next seek is issued.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 1 Rev Time In mSec

4 - Servo Seek Speed (JIT mode).
This parameter specifies one of the servo JIT modes, which controls how fast the
actuator can move from cylinder to cylinder.
Note: if a JIT mode is requested that is slower than supported, then the
slowest supported JIT mode will be used.
0x00:
0x01:
0x02:
0x03:
RW_SEEK_SPEED_0
RW_SEEK_SPEED_1
RW_SEEK_SPEED_2
RW_SEEK_SPEED_3
Indicates normal seeks should be executed.

If supported, indicates JIT1 seeks should be executed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: Slowest JIT mode
Output Data:
where
If an error occurred, then the following will be displayed:
DiagError aaaaaaaa
where
aaaaaaaa is the diagnostic error code detected
If R/W status information is available upon completion of the diagnostic,
then the following will be displayed:
"Particle Sweep"
"R/W Status c, R/W Error dddddddd
where
c is the status that was returned by the R/W subsystem
dddddddd is the error code that was returned by the R/W subsystem
Examples:
Example #1:
To do a particle sweep using the default conditions, i.e. Start Cylinder = Max Cylinder,
End Cylinder = Min Cylinder, 5-second duration, 1-rev dwell, and slowest JIT mode:
F3 2>J
Example #2:
To do a particle sweep using Start Cylinder = 10, End Cylinder = 1000, 6-second
duration, 200 mSec dwell, and slowest JIT mode:
F3 >J10,1000,6000,200
Example #3:
Error handling of an invalid cylinder entry:
F3 2>Jfffffff
DiagError
00003013
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Pause Interface Task (Online Control S)
Description:
If Diagnostic Mode is not currently enabled, this command pauses the Interface Task
and enables Diagnostic Mode.
Quick Help:
"PauseInterfaceTask";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Pause Output (Online Space)
Description:
This command pauses the output of a diagnostic command that is in progress. Entering
any character will cause the command output to continue.
Quick Help:
"PauseOutput";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Peek Memory Byte (All Levels '+')
Description:
The Peek Memory Byte command reads and displays the specified byte (8-bits) of
processor memory.
Quick Help:
"PeekMemoryByte, +[AddrHi],[AddrLo],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
If parameter 1 is not entered, this parameter contains the 32-bit address
of the memory location to be read and displayed. If parameter 1 is entered,
this parameter contains the upper 16-bits of the address of the memory
location to be read and displayed.
Type:

Range:

Default: 0
memory location to be read and displayed
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, parameter 0 is assumed

to specify the entire 32-bit address of the memory location to
be read and displayed.
2 - Peek Memory Address Options.
Bit 15-1: not used
memory map.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x0001
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
"Adr cccccccc ( dddddddd ) = ee"
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Peek Memory Word (All Levels '-')
Description:
The Peek Memory Word command reads and displays the specified word (16-bits) of
processor memory.
Quick Help:
"PeekMemoryWord, -[AddrHi],[AddrLo],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
of the memory location to be read and displayed. If parameter 1 is entered,
this parameter contains the upper 16-bits of the address of the memory
location to be read and displayed.
Type:

Range:
0 to 0xfffffffe, if parameter 1 is entered

The specified address must be a multiple of 2.
Default: 0
memory location to be read and displayed
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xfffe
The specified address must be a multiple of 2.
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, parameter 0 is assumed

to specify the entire 32-bit address of the memory location to
2 - Peek Memory Address Options.
Bit 15-1: not used
memory map.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x0001
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
"Adr cccccccc ( dddddddd ) = ffff"
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Poke Memory Byte (All Levels '=')
Description:
The Poke Memory Byte command writes the specified byte (8-bits) of processor
memory with the specified data.
Quick Help:
"PokeMemoryByte, =[AddrHi],[AddrLo],[Data],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
of the memory location to be written. If parameter 2 is entered, this
parameter contains the upper 16-bits of the address of the memory location
to be written.
Type:

Range:

Default: 0
1 - Memory Address Low or Memory Data.
If parameter 2 is not entered, this parameter contains the 8-bit data with
which the memory location is to be written. If parameter 2 is entered, this
parameter contains the lower 16-bits of the address of the memory location
to be written.
Type:

Range:
0 to 0xff, if parameter 2 is not entered

0 to 0xffff, if parameter 2 is entered
Default: 0
2 - Memory Data.
If entered, this parameter contains the 8-bit data with which the memory
location is to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xff
Default: None
3 - Poke Memory Options.

Bit 15-1: not used
memory map.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x0001
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
"Adr cccccccc ( dddddddd ) = ee"
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read CHS (Levels 2, 7 'R')
Description:
This command reads data from the disk starting at the specified sector on the target
track for the specified number of sectors. The data is read into the Diagnostic Read
Buffer.
Quick Help:
"RdChs, R[Sec],[NumSecs],,[PhyOpt],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Logical or Physical Sector Address.
If any value is entered for Parameter 3, this parameter contains the physical
sector address of the first sector to read, else this parameter contains the
User Area logical sector address of the first sector to read.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum logical or physical sector address on the target track
Default: 0
1 - Transfer Length.
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive sectors to read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: If the Sector Address was entered and the Transfer Length was not entered,
then only the specified sector will be read.
If both the Sector Address and Transfer Length are not entered, then the
Transfer Length will be set based on the Test Space that is selected.
If the Random Transfer Length option is selected, a random value will be
used that is less than or equal to the number of sectors remaining on the
track. If the Random Transfer Length option is not selected, the number
of sectors remaining on the track will be read.
If a Transfer Length is entered, it will be limited to the number of
sectors remaining on the track.
2 - not used.
Type:
None
Range:
None
Default: None
3 - Physical Sector Address Flag.
If any value is entered for this parameter, then Parameter 0 specifies a physical
sector address, else Parameter 0 specifies a User Area logical sector address.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
4 - Options.
This parameter is a bit-significant value that allows the user to select the
following options.

Bit 4:
Read All Test Space Sectors.

If this bit is set, all of the sectors in the Test Space will be
read, else only the sectors specified by Parameters 0 and 1 will
be read.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:
Rotate Buffer Sector Offset.

If this bit is set, the Target Buffer Sector Offset will be rotated
by 1 prior to the execution of this diagnostic command.
This bit was originally added to help writing random data pattern
reduce execution time by not having to re-fill the diagnostic buffer
with new random data pattern, which takes great amount of time,
but just rotating the Target Buffer Sector Offset at every time this
diagnostic command is executed with this option set.
To see or change the current Targer Buffer Sector Offset, please refer
all Level 'A', Set Test Space, diagnostic command for detail how-to.
Bit 1:
Enable Dynamic Sparing.

If this bit is set, sectors containing media defects that meet
the failure criteria will be spared.
Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
If this bit is set and an error occurs, the read operation will
continue and attempt to read all of the requested sectors. Each
error encountered will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Read the requested sectors,

Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where

Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or

where
or
where
where

or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To read a single logical sector
(in this case logical sector 23 on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>R23
Example #2:
To read multiple logical sectors
(in this case logical sectors 23 to 26 on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>R23,4
Example #3:
To read all of the logical sectors on a track
(in this case all logical sectors on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>R
Example #4:
To read all of the logical sectors on multiple tracks
(in this case all logical sectors on logical cylinders 45 to 49 head 0)
Note: You must seek to the track before the first one to be read.
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>L,5
2>R
Example #5:
To read all of the logical sectors on a track and continue on error
Note: An error message will be displayed for each sector in error.
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,0
F3 2>R,,,,1
Example #6:
To read all of the logical sectors in the test space and continue on error
Note: The Test Space is selected by the all level 'A' command. An error
message will be displayed for each sector in error.

F3 2>R,,,,11
Example #7:
To read a single physical sector
(in this case physical sector 32 on physical cylinder 54 head 0)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>R32,,,1
Example #8:
To read multiple physical sectors
(in this case physical sectors 32 to 35 on physical cylinder 54 head 0)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>R32,4,,1
Example #9:
To read all of the physical sectors on a track
(in this case all physical sectors on physical cylinder 54 head 0)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>R,,,1
Example #10:
To read a single logical sector to a specific sector offset in the diagnostic read
buffer
(in this case logical sector 23 on logical cylinder 45 head 1,
to the sector offset of 5 in the diagnostic read buffer)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1
2>R23
Example #11:
To rotate the buffer sector offset by 1 and read a single logical sector to the
rotated sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer.
(This example assumes user ran the Example #10 above right before this example,
in this case logical sector 24 on logical cylinder 45 head 1,
F3 2>R24,,,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Eliminated the Enable ZAP Updates and Enable Track Skipping option.
Moved the Enable Dynamic Sparing option from the parameter 2 to the bit 1 of
the parameter 4.
Added new Rotate Buffer Sector Offset option to the bit 2 of the parameter 4.
(DiagError).
Read Current Servo Destination (Level 3,8 'R')
Description:
This command will display the Current Servo Destination information. The firmware
components that make up the current position will also be displayed. These include:
Destination Track Id, Destination Position, Mr Jog Value, and Offset Value MrJog.
Quick Help:
"ReadCurrentServoDestination, R";
Input Parameters:
None.
Output Data:
where
AAAAAAAA DestinationTrackId Q0
BBBBBBBB DestinationPosition Q12
CCCCCCCC MrJogValue Q8
DDDDDDDD OffsetValueMrJog Q8
EEEEE.EEE Current Servo Destination
where
AAAAAAAA is a Q0 number (whole integer) that represents the servo track number.
BBBBBBBB is a Q12 number (12 bits of fractional position) that represents the
offset from DestinationTrackID. This offset includes the read-to-write offset
(aka microjog, reader/writer offset, MR jog, etc.) and any commanded diagnostic
offsets from all sources. It can also span many tracks (there are 20 bits of
whole track information).
CCCCCCCC is the total contribution of offset in servo counts that is computed by
servo to account for the read-to-write offsets. It is a Q8 number
(8 bits of fractional information).
DDDDDDDD is a diagnostic offset that is almost exclusively used by self-test to
perform microjog calibration. It's a Q8 number (8 bits of fractional information).
EEEEE.EEE the actual target track with fractional position information that servo
uses for its reference.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read LBA (Level A 'R')
Description:
This command reads data from the disk starting at the specified LBA (Logical Block
Address) for the specified number of LBAs. The data is read into the Diagnostic Read
Buffer.
Quick Help:
"RdLba, R[Lba],[NumLbas],,[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - LBA.
If Parameter 3 bit 5 is set, then this parameter specifies the address of the first
System Area LBA to be read, else it specifies the address of the first User Area LBA
to be read.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum User Area LBA, if parameter 3 bit 5 is set

0 to maximum System Area LBA, if parameter 3 bit 5 is cleared
Default: Current Target Address

This parameter specifies the number of consecutive LBAs to read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: If the LBA (Parameter 0) was entered and the Transfer Length (Parameter 1)
was not entered, then only the specified LBA will be read.
If both the LBA (Parameter 0) and Transfer Length (Parameter 1) are not
entered, then the Transfer Length will be set based on the Test Space
that is selected. If the Random Transfer Length option is selected, a
random value will be used that is less than or equal to the number of LBAs
remaining in the Test Space. If the Random Transfer Length option is not
selected, the number of LBAs remaining on the track containing the current
Target LBA will be read.
LBAs remaining in the Test Space.
2 - not used.
In the legacy ST10 code, entering this parameter enables a 512-byte block to be
read even if it is marked as alternated or pending. This feature was added
as part of the support for block sizes greater than 512-bytes. This feature is
not currently supported by the platform architecture.
Type:
None
Range:
None
Default: None
3 - Options.
following options.
Bit 5:
Read System Area LBAs.

If this bit is set, then parameter 0 specifies a System Area LBA,
else parameter 0 specifies a User Area LBA.
Bit 4:
Read All Test Space LBAs.

If this bit is set, all of the LBAs in the Test Space will be
read, else only the LBAs specified by Parameters 0 and 1 will
be read.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
continue and attempt to read all of the requested LBA. Each error
encountered will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Read User Area LBAs,

Read the requested sectors,
Disable Dynamic Sparing,
Stop On Error)
Output Data:

and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or

where
or
where
or
where

where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To read a single LBA
(in this case LBA 51237)
F3 A>R51237
Example #2:
To read multiple LBAs
(in this case LBAs 51237 to 51247)
F3 A>R51237,11
Example #3:
To read all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target LBA
(in this case all LBAs remaining on the cylinder that contains LBA 51237)
F3 A>S51237
F3 A>R
Example #4:
To read all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target LBA
and continue on error
Note: An error message will be displayed for each LBA in error.
F3 A>S51237
F3 A>R,,,1
Example #5:
To read all of the LBAs in the test space and continue on error
message will be displayed for each LBA in error.

F3 A>R,,,11
Example #6:
To read a single system LBA
(in this case system LBA 1237)
F3 A>R1237,,,20
Example #7:
To read multiple system LBAs
(in this case system LBAs 1237 to 1247)
F3 A>R1237,11,,20
Example #8:
To read all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target system LBA
F3 A>S1237,,,,,1
F3 A>R,,,20
Example #9:
To read a single LBA to a specific sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer
(in this case LBA 51237 to the sector offset of 5 in the diagnostic read buffer)
F3 2>AF,5
F3 A>R51237,,,4
Example #10:
To rotate the
offset in the
(This example
in this case
buffer sector offset by 1 and read a single LBA to the rotated sector
diagnostic read buffer
assumes user ran the Example #9 above right before this example,
LBA 51238 to the sector offset of 6 in the diagnostic read buffer)
F3 A>R51238,,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0001.0003
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Modified to read only the LBAs remaining on the track containing the
target LBA, if the LBA and Transfer Length are not entered by the user.
(DiagError).
Read Long CHS or Read System CHS (Level 2 'r')
Description:
This command performs either a read long of the specified sectors or a System Area
read starting at the specified sector on the target track for the specified number
of sectors. For a read long operation, the data and ECC bytes will be read into
the Diagnostic Read Buffer. For a System Area read, the data will be read into
the Diagnostic Read Buffer.
Quick Help:
"RdLongOrSystemChs, r[LongSec],[LongSecsOrSysSec],[SysSecs],[LongPhySecOpt],[LongOpts],[SysOpt
Input Parameters:
0 - Read Long Starting Logical or Physical Sector Address.
If this parameter is entered, a Read Long operation will be performed starting
at the sector address specified by this parameter. If any value is entered for
Parameter 3, this parameter contains a physical sector address, else it contains
a User Area logical sector address.
If this parameter is not entered, a System Area Read operation will be performed.
Type:
Range:
Default: none
1 - Read Long Transfer Length / System Area Read Starting Logical Sector Address.
If Parameter 0 is entered, this parameter is the number of consecutive sectors
to read long.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, then this parameter contains the address of the
first logical sector to be read on the System Area target track.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: For a Read Long operation, the default Transfer Length is 1.

For a System Area Read operation, the default starting Logical
Sector Address is 0.
2 - System Area Read Transfer Length.
If Parameter 0 is entered, this parameter is not used.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, this parameter is the number of consecutive
System Area sectors to read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: If the System Area Logical Sector Address was entered and the Transfer
Length was not entered, then only the specified sector will be read.
If both the System Area Logical Sector Address and Transfer Length are
not entered, then the Transfer Length will be set based on the Test
Space that is selected. If the Random Transfer Length option is
selected, a random value will be used that is less than or equal to
the number of sectors remaining on the track. If the Random Transfer
Length option is not selected, the number of sectors remaining on the
track will be read.
3 - Read Long Physical Sector Address Flag.
If Parameter 0 is entered and any value is entered for this parameter, then
Parameter 0 specifies a physical sector address. If Parameter 0 is entered
and this parameter is not entered, then Parameter 0 specifies a User Area
logical sector address.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, then this parameter is not used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
4 - Read Long Options.
If Parameter 0 is entered, this parameter is a bit-significant value that specifies
the following options for a Read Long operation.
Bit 0:
Enable ECC Correction for Read Long.

If this bit is set ECC Correction will be enabled for the read
long operation, else ECC Correction will be disabled.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 (ECC Correction disabled)

5 - System Area Read Options.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, this parameter is a bit-significant value that
allows the user to select the following options for a System Area Read operation.
Bit 4:

If this bit is set, all of the System Area Sectors in the Test
Space will be read, else only the System Area Sectors specified
by Parameters 1 and 2 will be read.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0

Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where

Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To read a single logical system sector
(in this case logical sector 23 on logical system cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1,,,,1
F3 2>r,23
Example #2:
To read multiple logical system sectors
(in this case logical sectors 23 to 26 on logical system cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1,,,,1
F3 2>r,23,4
Example #3:
To read all of the logical system sectors on a track
(in this case all logical sectors on logical system cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1,,,,1
F3 2>r
Example #4:
To read all of the logical system sectors on multiple tracks
(in this case all logical sectors on logical system cylinders 45 to 49 head 0)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0,,,,1
2>L,5
2>r
Example #5:
To read all of the logical system sectors on a track and continue on error
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,0,,,,1
F3 2>r,,,,,1
Example #6:
To read all of the logical system sectors in the test space and continue on error
F3 2>r,,,,,11
Example #7:
To read long a single logical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S54,0
F3 2>r32
Example #8:
To read long multiple logical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S54,0
F3 2>r32,2
Example #9:
To read long a single physical sector

F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>r32,,,1
Example #10:
To read long multiple physical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>r32,2,,1
Example #11:
To read a single logical system sector to a specific sector offset in the diagnostic
read buffer
(in this case logical sector 23 on logical system cylinder 45 head 1,
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1,,,,1
2>r,23
Example #12:
To rotate the buffer sector offset by 1 and read a single logical system sector to the
rotated sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer
in this case logical sector 24 on logical system cylinder 45 head 1,
F3 2>r,24,,,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read Non-Volatile Adaptive Parameters (Level 7 'r' and Level T 'R')
Description:
This command reads the specified adaptive parameters from non-volatile memory.
Quick Help:
Level 7
"RdNonVolatileAdaptiveParms, r[Opts]";
Level T
"RdNonVolatileAdaptiveParms, R[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Read Adaptive Parameter Options.
This parameter is a bit significant value that specifies which adaptive
parameters are to be read from non-volatile memory.

Bits 31-3: not used
Bit 2: Read SAP.
If this bit is set the Servo Adaptive Parameters (SAP) will be read
from non-volatile memory.
Bit 1: Read RAP.
If this bit is set the Read/Write Adaptive Parameters (RAP) will be
read from non-volatile memory.
Bit 0: Read CAP.
If this bit is set the Controller Adaptive Parameters (CAP) will be
read from non-volatile memory.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff,
Default: 0x7 (Read the SAP, RAP and CAP)
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read Peripheral Register - channel or preamp (Level 7 't')
Description:
This command reads and displays the contents from the specified register(s) from the
specified peripheral device.
Quick Help:
"RdPeripheralReg, t[OpType],[RegAddr],[NumRegs],[RegMask],[RegPagAddr]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Operation Type.
This parameter selects the type of peripheral device operation to be performed.
0 = Read Preamp Register
1 = Read Read Channel Register
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: 1 (Read Read Channel Register)

1 - Register Address Offset.
This parameter specifies the address offset of the peripheral register to be
read. If the peripheral registers has the page address mode, this parameter
specifies the address offset in the page, which has been specified by the
parameter 1, Register Page Address. Otherwise, it simply specifies the register
address offset in the whole range of the register address.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
2 - Number of Registers to Read.
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive peripheral registers to read
and display.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 1
3 - Register Mask.
This parameter specifies the bit mask with which the specified field of the
register value is to be read from the register, when Parameter 3, Number of
Registers to Read, is equal to one.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0xFFFF
4 - Register Page Address.
This parameter specifies the page address of the peripheral register to be
read. If the peripheral registers do not have page address in its address
mode, this input parameter is not needed and its defaul value does not affect
the read from the peripheral register.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
If a single Preamp register was read, the following information will be displayed.
where
If multiple Preamp registers were read, the following information will be displayed.
"Preamp"
"
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F"
"cc: dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd dd"
where
If a single Read Channel register was read, the following information will be displayed.
where
cccc is the address of the register that was read
If multiple Read Channel registers were read, the following information will be
displayed.
"Read Channel"
"
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A
B
C
D
E
F"
"cccc: dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd"
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read Servo RAM at Address (Level 5 'R')
Description:
The Read Servo RAM at Address command reads and displays the data contained in the
specified Servo RAM locations.
Quick Help:
"RdServoRamAtAddr, R[Addr],[NumBytes]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Servo RAM Address.
This parameter specifies the address of the first servo RAM byte to be read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the number of servo RAM bytes to be read and displayed.
Type:
Range:
Default: 2
Output Data:
where
"Servo Data RAM Addr cccccccc RAM Data dd"
"Servo Data RAM Addr cccccccc RAM Data eeee"
"Servo Data RAM Addr cccccccc RAM Data ffffffff"
or
or
where
cccccccc is the address of the first servo RAM byte that was read
dd is an 8-bit value that was read from servo RAM
eeee is a 16-bit value that was read from servo RAM
ffffffff is a 32-bit value that was read from servo RAM
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read Servo RAM at Index (Level 5 'r')
Description:
The Read Servo RAM at Index command reads and displays data contained in Servo RAM.
The base address of the Servo RAM location to be read is retrieved from the Servo Symbol
Table at the specified index and an optional byte offset is added to it.
Quick Help:
"RdServoRamAtIndex, r[Index],[NumBytes],[ByteOffset]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Servo Symbol Table Index.
This parameter specifies the index of the Servo Symbol Table entry that contains
the base address of the Servo RAM location to be read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the number of servo RAM bytes to be read and displayed.
Type:
Range:
Default: 2
2 - Byte offset from base address.
This parameter is an optional byte offset which will be added to the address of the
servo RAM location to be read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:

where
"Servo Symbol Table Index cccc RAM Data dd"
"Servo Symbol Table Index cccc RAM Data eeee"
"Servo Symbol Table Index cccc RAM Data ffffffff"
or
or
where
cccccccc is the index of the Servo Symbol Table entry that contains the address
of the Servo RAM location to be read.
dd is an 8-bit value that was read from servo RAM
eeee is a 16-bit value that was read from servo RAM
ffffffff is a 32-bit value that was read from servo RAM
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read Servo Symbol Table at Index (Level 5 'i')
Description:
The Read Servo Symbol Table at Index command reads and displays the Servo Symbol Table
entry at the specified index.
Quick Help:
"RdServoSymbolTableAtIndex, i[Index]";
Input Parameters:
This parameter specifies the index of the Servo Symbol Table entry to be read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:

where
If no error occurred, the follwing information will be displayed.
"Servo Symbol Table Index cccc Value dddddddd"
where
cccccccc is the index of the Servo Symbol Table entry that was read
dddddddd is the data that was read from the Servo Symbol Table
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read System CHS (Level F 'r')
Description:
This command reads data from the disk starting at the specified sector on the System
Area target track for the specified number of sectors. The data is read into the
Diagnostic Read Buffer.
Quick Help:
"RdSystemChs, r[LogSec],[NumSecs],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - System Area Logical Sector Address.
This parameter contains the System Area logical sector address of the first sector
to read.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum logical sector address on the target track
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
2 - Options.
following options.
Bit 4:

read, else only the sectors specified by Parameters 0 and 1 will
be read.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0

Stop On Error)
Output Data:

and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or

where
or
where
or
where

where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To read a single logical system sector
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>S45,1,,,,1
2>/F
F>r23
Example #2:
To read multiple logical system sectors
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>S45,1,,,,1
2>/F
F>r23,4
Example #3:
To read all of the logical system sectors on a track
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>S45,1,,,,1
2>/F
F>r
Example #4:
To read all of the logical system sectors on multiple tracks
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0,,,,1
2>/F
F>L,5
F>r
Example #5:
To read all of the logical system sectors on a track and continue on error
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>S45,0,,,,1
2>/F
F>r,,1
Example #6:
To read all of the logical system sectors in the test space and continue on error
F3 F>r,,11
Example #7:
To read a single logical system sector to a specific sector offset in the diagnostic
read buffer
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1,,,,1
2>/F
F>r23
Example #8:
To rotate the buffer sector offset by 1 and read a single logical system sector to the
rotated sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer
F3 F>r24,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read / Unlock DDR Buffer (Level 5 'D')
Description:
This command is used to either read the entire DDR data from DDR buffer, or unlock DDR
buffer to resume DDR data collection.
Quick Help:
"ReadUnlockDdrBuffer, B[OperateCode]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Operate code to determine if this is a read or unlock command
When this parameter is entered as the value of 0FFFFh, it is an Unlock DDR Buffer
command. The purpose is to resume DDR data collection in servo.
When this parameter is not entered or entered as a valid value other than 0FFFFh,
it is a Read Entire DDR Data from DDR Buffer command.
Range: 0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0.
Output Data:
where
When this is an Unlock DDR Buffer command, the result is
DDR buffer is unlocked
When this is a Read Entire DDR Buffer command, the result is
DDR buffer locked: a
Total Revs:
bbbbb
Revs after Event: ccccc
Data per Servo:
ddddd
Servos per Rev:
eeeee
ffff gggg hhhh ...
...
xxxx yyyy zzzz ...
where
a is either 0 or 1. 0 means DDR buffer is not locked and 1 means DDR buffer is locked.
bbbbb is the total revs of data stored in DDR buffer (in decimal format)
ccccc is the revs of data after the DDR event (in decimal format)
ddddd is the number of DDR data per servo wedge (in decimal format)
eeeee is the number of servo wedges per rev (in decimal format)
ffff, gggg, hhhh, ... , xxxx, yyyy, and zzzz are autual DDR data (in hex format)
The DDR data are displayed in the way that all DDR data from the same servo
wedge are at the same line. So the total number of lines of actual DDR data =
Total Revs (bbbbb) * Servos per Rev (eeee).
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read Verify CHS (Level 2 'V')
Description:
This command reads data from the disk starting at the specified sector on the target
track for the specified number of sectors. The data is read into the Diagnostic Read
Buffer and is compared to the data contained in the specified buffer.
Quick Help:
"RdVerifyChs, V[Sec],[NumSecs],[CompareBlk],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
If Parameter 3 bit 5 is set, this parameter contains the physical sector address
of the first sector to read, else this parameter contains the User Area logical
sector address of the first sector to read.
Type:
Range:
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
2 - Compare Buffer Block Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the buffer block that contains the data to be
compared to the data that is read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: If a Compare Buffer Block Number is not specified, the data read will be
compared to the data contained in the Diagnostic Write Buffer.
3 - Options.
following options.
Bit 5:
Read and Verify Physical Sectors.

If this bit is set, Parameter 0 specifies a physical sector address,
else it specifies a User Area logical sector address.
Bit 4:

read, else only the System Area Sectors specified by Parameters 0
and 1 will be read.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Read and Verify Logical User Area Sectors,

Read the requested sectors,
Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where

where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
or

where
If a data miscompare was detected during a read compare operation, the followed
"DiagError aaaaaaaa"
followed by
"Byte Offset = jjjj Expected = kk Actual = ll"
or
where
cccccccc is the Disk Logical Block Address of the sector that miscompared
dddddd is the Logical Cylinder Address of the sector that miscompared
e is the Logical Head Address of the sector that miscompared
ffff is the Logical Sector Address of the sector that miscompared

gggggg is the Physical Cylinder Address of the sector that miscompared
h is the Logical Head Address of the sector that miscompared
iiii is the Physical Sector Address of the sector that miscompared
jjjj is the byte offset from the start of the sector to the byte that miscompared
kk is the expected byte value
ll is the actual byte value
Examples:
Example #1:
To read and verify a single logical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>V23
Example #2:
To read and verify multiple logical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>V23,4
Example #3:
To read and verify all of the logical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>V
Example #4:
To read and verify all of the logical sectors on multiple tracks
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>L,5
2>V
Example #5:
To read and verify all of the logical sectors on a track and continue on error
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,0
F3 2>V,,,1
Example #6:
To read and verify all of the logical sectors in the test space and continue on error
F3 2>V,,,11
Example #7:
To read and verify a single physical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>V32,,,20
Example #8:
To read and verify multiple physical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>V32,4,,20
Example #9:
To read and verify all of the physical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>V,,,20
Example #10:
To read a single logical sector to a specific sector offset in the diagnostic read
buffer, then compare the data at the sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer
against the data at the same sector offset in the diagnostic write buffer to verity
the data
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1
2>V23
Example #11:
To rotate the buffer sector offset by 1 and read a single logical sector to the
rotated sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer, then compare the data at the
sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer against the data at the same sector offset
in the diagnostic write buffer to verity the data
F3 2>V24,,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read Wedge (Level 2 'j' or Level E 'C')
Description:
This command reads data from the disk starting at the specified data wedge for the
specified number of data wedges. The data is read into the Diagnostic Read Buffer.
At meanwhile the channel registers are sampled, if the register address are
specified.
Quick Help:
Level 2
"RdWedge, j[WedgeAddr],[NumWedges],[NumSkipedWedges],[TranSize],[Opts],[RegAddr0],...,[RegAddr
Level E
"RdWedge, C[WedgeAddr],[NumWedges],[NumSkipedWedges],[TranSize],[Opts],[RegAddr0],...,[RegAddr
Input Parameters:
0 - Wedge Address.
This parameter specifies the address of the first wedge to be read.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum Wedge Address
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the number of wedges to be read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: If the Wedge Address is entered and the Transfer Length is not
entered, then only the specified wedge will be read.
If both the Wedge Address and Transfer Length are not entered,
then the Transfer Length will be set based on the Test Space
that is selected. If the Random Transfer Length option is
selected, a random value will be used that is less than or
equal to the number of wedges remaining on the track. If the
Random Transfer Length option is not selected, the number of
wedges remaining on the track will be read.
If a Transfer Length is entered, it will be limited to the
number of wedges remaining on the track.
2 - Skipped Wedges.
This parameter specifies the number of wedges to skip after each wedge read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 (Disable wedge skipping)

3 - Wedge Size in NRZ Symbols.
This parameter specifies the number of NRZ symbols to be transfered from

each wedge.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 (Use native (max) wedge size)

4 - Options.
Bit 1 - Continue on Sync Error.
If this bit is equal to 1, the wedge read operation will not stop when
a sync error occurs.
Bit 0 - Formatted Wedge Read.
If this bit is equal to 1, a formatted wedge read operation will be
performed. If this bit is equal to 0, an unformatted wedge read operation
will be performed. A formatted wedge read attempts to detect a sync mark
preceeding the wedge data. An unfomatted wedge read does not attempt to
detect a sync mark before the wedge data.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0x00000001 (Stop on Sync Error, Formatted Wedge Read)

5 - Channel Register Address.
This parameter specifies the address of the 1st Read Channel register
to be read for data collection.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the address of the 2nd Read Channel register
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the address of the 3rd Read Channel register
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the address of the 4th Read Channel register
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
If no error occurred and one or more read channel register was specified for data
collection, the following information will be displayed.
"
"
"
"
"
RegAddr
Min
Max
Mean
StdDev
aaaa
bbbbbbbb
cccccccc
dddddddd
eeeeee.ee
aaaa
bbbbbbbb
cccccccc
dddddddd
eeeeee.ee
aaaa
bbbbbbbb
cccccccc
dddddddd
eeeeee.ee
...
...
...
...
...
aaaa"
bbbbbbbb"
cccccccc"
ddddddddd"
eeeeee.ee"
where
aaaa is the address of the channel register that was read
bbbbbbbb is the minimum value that was read from the channel register
cccccccc is the maximum value that was read from the channel register
dddddddd is the mean of the values read from the channel register
eeeeee.ee is the standard deviation of the values read from the channel register
If no error occurred, one or more read channel register was specified for data
collection and Raw ASCII output mode is selected, the following additional
information will be displayed for each wedge and channel register for which data
was collected.
"Wedge ffff RegAddr gggg RegData hhhhhhhh Error ii"
where
ffff is the wedge address
gggg is the address of the channel register that was read
hhhhhhhh is the value read from the channel register
ii is the error that was logged for the wedge
00 = No Error
04 = Sync Error
If no error occurred, no read channel registers were specified for data collection
and the Continue On Sync Error option was selected, the following additional
"Wedges with Sync Errors: jjjj jjjj jjjj ... jjjj"
where
jjjj is the address of a wedge with a sync error

and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where

where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To read a single wedge
(in this case wedge 23 on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>j23
Example #2:
To read multiple wedges
(in this case wedges 23 to 26 on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>j23,4
Example #3:
To read all of the wedges on a track
(in this case all wedges on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>j
Example #4:
To read all of the wedges on multiple tracks
(in this case all wedges on logical cylinders 45 to 49 head 0)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>L,5
2>j
Example #5:
To read all of the wedges on a track and continue on sync errors

F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,0
F3 2>j,,,,2
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Increase the number of channel registers for the data collection.
Added Continue on Sync Error and Formatted Wedge Read options.
(DiagError).
Read Zap from Disc to Table (Level 5 'Z')
Description:
The Read Zap from Disc to Table command reads ZAP data from disc into ZAP table in Servo
ZAP Table.
Quick Help:
"RdZapFromDiscToTable, Z";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Real Time Servo Trace (Level 3 'f')
Description:
The Real Time Servo Trace command executes the specified Real Time Servo Data Collection
function which collects specified data at every servo burst and then sends out the result
in binary data format.
3>f0 collects PES (16-bits) data at the current track for the speficied revs (or until
the maximum data allowed).
3>f2 seeks for the spefified length, reads/writes one sector at the target track, and
collects 3 words in the following order: Servo Loop Code, 16-bit PES, and Servo Unsafe
status. The collection is from the beginning of the seek until specified extra revs after
the head is settled. (Note: 2 extra 0FFFFh are added at the end of data collected).
Note: The high byte of this sub-command ID is used to determine if this is a read or
write seek. When the high byte is 1, it is a write seek. When the high byte is 0, it
is a read seek. So 3>f102 is a write seek and 3>f2 is a read seek.

3>f3 writes the full track at the current location and collects 4 words in the following
order: Servo Loop Code, PES (16-bits), Servo Burst Number, and Servo Unsafe Code for
the whole writing process. (Note: 2 extra 0FFFFh are added at the end of data collected).
Quick Help:
"RealTimeServoTrace, f[SubCmd],[SubCmdParm0],[SubCmdParm1]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Sub-command ID.
The low byte of this parameter specifies the ID of the Real Time Servo Trace command
to be executed and the hugh byte is used to determine operation type that will be
perform before collecting servo data.
0 = PES Collection
2 = Seek Profile (High byte value of 1 means a write seek and high byte value
of 0 means a read seek. So 3>f102 is a write seek and 3>f2 is a read seek)
3 = Write And Collect Servo Data
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
If Parameter 0's low byte is equal to 0 (PES Collection)
1 - Revs to Collect.
This parameter specifies the revs to collect the PES data. If this parameter is
not entered, the default value is 100 revs.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 100
If Parameter 0's low byte is equal to 2 (Seek Profile)
1 - Seek Length
This parameter specifies the seek length for the seek operation.
Type:
Signed 32-bit value
Range:
0x80000000 to 0x7fffffff
Default: 0
2 - Number of extra revs to be collected after the head is settled
This parameter specifies the number of extra revs to be collected after the head
is settled. When this parameter is not entered, 3 extra revs of data will be
collected after the head is settled.
Type:
Range:
0x0000 to 0xffff
Default: 3
Output Data:
The following data will be displayed:
[[[xxxxxxxx...]]]
Where:
xx is a continuous stream of binary data.
and closing brackets.
The data is delimited by triple opening
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
0012.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Changed the output of 3>f2 command from 2 words (Servo Loop Code and PES) to
3 words (Servo Loop Code, PES, and Servo Unsafe Status).
Resume Interface Task (Online Control Q)
Description:
If the Interface Task was previously paused by the Online Control S command, this
command resumes execution of the Interface Task.
Quick Help:
"ResumeInterfaceTask";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Run Batch File (Level 6 'B')
Description:
This command runs the specified Diagnostic Batch File. A Batch File is sequence
of Diagnostic Commands entered by the user via the serial port interface.
Quick Help:
"RunBatchFile, B[BatchFileNum],[DisplayOpt]";
Input Parameters:
This parameter specifies the number of the Batch File to be executed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
1 - Options Mask.
0x08 Continue Predefined Batch File Sequence On Failure.
Continue executing the predefined batch file sequence when a
failure occurs.
0x04 Run Predefined Batch File Sequence.
Starting with the predefined batch file specified by Parameter 0,
execute the predefined batch files in sequence. If Parameter 0
is not entered, start with the first predefined batch file and
execute all of the predefined batch files in sequence.
0x02 Single Step.
Execute the batch file one command at a time, pausing and waiting
for a character to be input between commands.
0x01 Display Batch File Commands.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x01
Default: 0x01 ( Display batch file commands )
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Read or Write Power ASIC Register (Level 3 'V')
Description:
This command reads or writes the specified Power ASIC registers.
Quick Help:
"RwPowerAsicReg, V[RegAddr],[RegValue],[WrOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Register Address.
This parameter specifies the address of the Power ASIC register to be read
or written. If this parameter is not entered, all Power ASIC registers will
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: Read and display all Power ASIC registers

1 - Write Register Value.
If entered, this parameter specifies the value with which the Power ASIC register
is to be written. If this value is not entered, the specified Power ASIC register
will be read and its value displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
2 - Write Register Valid Command Key.
For register writes, this parameter must be equal to 1. This parameter is not
used for register reads.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
Output Data:
If a single Power ASIC register was read, the following information will be displayed.
"Power ASIC Reg cc = dddd"
where
If multiple Power ASIC registers were read, the following information will be displayed.
"Power ASIC"
"
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F"
"cc: dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd dddd"
where

If a Power ASIC register was written, the following information will be displayed.
"Power ASIC Reg cc = dddddddd"
where
cc is the address of the register that was written
dddddddd is the data with which the register was written
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
SATA Debug SPI SSIP (Level F 'z')
Description:
The SATA Debug command executes the specified SATA Debug function for SPI SSIP.
Input Parameters:
0 - Sub-command ID.
This parameter specifies the ID of the SATA Debug sub-command to be executed.
0 = Peek/Poke SATA registers
1 = Dump SATA registers
2 = Toggle Phy
3 = Send ALIGN pattern
4 = Send High Frequency (D10.2) pattern
5 = Send Mid Frequency (D24.3) pattern
6 = Send Lone Bit pattern
7 = Send Low Frequency (K28.7) pattern
8 = Send User Specified pattern
9 = Send PRBS pattern
A = Enable PRBS checker and watch the results
(Note: This sub-command never returns.)
B = Toggle TX SSC
C = Wait for OOB
D = Toggle speed
E = Set OOB Chirp style
F = Enable Test Muxes
10 = Phy Power Mode
11 = Loopback Mode
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0 (Peek / Poke SATA Registers)
1 - not used.
In the Super10 code this parameter selected the register group (Normal SATA
registers or SSPI registers) to be read or written. In the Super10 Yuma
architecture these registers shared the same address space and a page bit
determined which registers were being accessed. In the Delta architecture
each register group has its own, unique address space, so this parameter is
no longer needed.
Type:
NA
Range:
NA
Default: NA
2 - Register Offset.
This parameter specifies the byte offset from the start of the SATA registers
to the register to be read or written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: None
3 - Register Data.
This parameter specifies the data to be written to the specified register. If
this parameter is not entered, the register will be read and its value displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
If Parameter 0 is equal to 8 (Send User Pattern)
1 - Pattern.
This parameter specifies the 16-bit pattern to be sent.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0xE (Set OOB Type)
1 - OOB Type.
This parameter specifies the OOB Type to be set.
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
Normal ALIGN
Normal D24.3
Bit Doubled ALIGN
Bit Doubled D24.3
Type:
Range:
1 to 4
Default: None
Output Data:
If no error occurred and the SATA register was read, the following information will
be displayed.
"
cccc (dddddddd) eeee"
where
cccc is the offset of the SATA register that was read
dddddddd is the address of the SATA register that was read
eeee is the register value
If no error occurred and the SATA register was written, the following information
will be displayed.
"
gggg (hhhhhhhh) iiii --> jjjj = llll"
where
gggg is the offset of the register that was written
hhhhhhhh is the address of the register that was written
iiii is the value read from the register before it was written
jjjj the value with which the register was written
llll is the value read from the register after it was written
If Parameter 0 is equal to 1 (Dump SATA registers)

"ATA registers"
"cccc: dddd dddd dddd ... dddd" (repeated)
"SATA SSIP registers"
"SATA Vis Mux registers"
"SATA Core TXB registers"
"SATA Core TXW registers"
"SATA Core TXWB registers"
"SATA Core Test registers"
where
dddd is the register value
If Parameter 0 is equal to 2 (Toggle Phy)
"Phy Disabled"
"Phy Enabled - force from initial"
"Invalid Phy State"
If Parameter 0 is equal to 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
or
or
ALIGN pattern) or
High Frequency pattern) or
Mid Frequency pattern) or
Lone Bit pattern) or
Low Frequency pattern) or
User Specified pattern) or
PRBS pattern)

"Phy spew ALIGN primitives"
"Cycle power to end"
or
"Phy spew High freq pattern (D10.2)"

or
"Phy spew Mid freq pattern (D24.3)"

or
"Phy spew Lone Bit pattern (0x0C8B)"

or
"Phy spew Low freq pattern (K28.7)"

or
"Phy spew Generic pattern"

or
"Phy spew PRBS pattern"

"Phy spew Invalid pattern"
If Parameter 0 is equal to A (Enable PRBS checker and watch the results)
"PRBS Checker enabled"
"Press CTRL/Z to return"
"PRBS loop ccccc: ***...*"
(repeated)
where
ccccc is the number of times the Error Count saturated and was reset to zero
and a '*' is output for each error that is detected.
If Parameter 0 is equal to B (Toggle TX SSC)
"Enable SSC"
"Disable SSC"
or
If Parameter 0 is equal to C (Wait for OOB)

"OOB Test"
"Waiting for COMRESET"
"Phy went not ready, probably saw COMRESET"
"COMRESET detected"
"Waiting for COMWAKE"
"COMWAKE detected"
"Invalid OOB State"
and
and
and
and
and
and
/
/
/
/
/
or
or
or
or
or
If Parameter 0 is equal to D (Toggle speed)

"Speed: 1.5gbit"
"Speed: 3.0gbit"
or

"Normal ALIGN"
"Normal D24.3"
"Bit doubled ALIGN"
"Bit doubled D24.3"
"Invalid OOB Type"
or
or
or
or
Else
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
SATA Debug Athos MiPhy 365 (Level F 'z')
Description:
The SATA Debug command executes the specified SATA Debug function for the Athos MiPhy365.
Input Parameters:
0 - Sub-command ID.
2 = Toggle Phy
B = Toggle TX SSC
C = Wait for OOB
D = Toggle speed

10 = Phy Power Mode
11 = Loopback Mode
12 = Eye Diagram data
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
0 - Peek/Poke SATA registers sub-command (0)
Type:
Range:
Default: None
1 - Register group
no longer needed.
Type:
Unsigned 16 bit
Range:
1 - 2
Default: NA
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: None
3 - Register Data.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None

0 - Send User Specified pattern sub-command (8)
Type:
Range:
Default: None
1 - Pattern.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
0 - Set OOB Chirp style sub-command (0xE)
Type:
Range:
0xE
Default: None
1 - OOB Type.
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
Normal ALIGN
Normal D24.3
Bit Doubled ALIGN
Bit Doubled D24.3
Type:
Range:
1 to 4
Default: None
Output Data:
be displayed.
"
"
SATA dddddddd eeee"

Phy dddd ee"
where
SATA/Phy is the type of the SATA register that was read
dddddddd or dddd is the address of the SATA or Phy register that was read
eeee or ee is the register value

will be displayed.
"
"
SATA hhhhhhhh iiii --> jjjj = llll"

Phy hhhh iiii --> jj = ll"
where
gggg or gg is the offset of the register that was written
hhhhhhhh or hhhh is the address of the register that was written
iiii or ii is the value read from the register before it was written
jjjj or jj the value with which the register was written
llll or ll is the value read from the register after it was written
"ATA registers"
where
"Phy Disabled"
"Invalid Phy State"
or
or
If Parameter 0 is equal to 3 (Send ALIGN pattern) or
4
5
6
7
8
9
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send

PRBS pattern)

or

or

or

or

or

or

(repeated)
where
"Enable SSC"
"Disable SSC"
or

"OOB Test"
and
and / or
and / or
"COMRESET detected"
"COMWAKE detected"
"Invalid OOB State"
and / or
and / or
and / or

"Speed: 1.5gbit"
"Speed: 3.0gbit"
or

"Normal ALIGN"
"Normal D24.3"
"Bit doubled ALIGN"
"Bit doubled D24.3"
"Invalid OOB Type"
or
or
or
or
Else
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
SATA Debug Athos Shanghai 390 (Level F 'z')
Description:
The SATA Debug command executes the specified SATA Debug function for the Athos
Shanghai 390.
Input Parameters:
0 - Sub-command ID.
2 = Toggle Phy

B = Toggle TX SSC
C = Wait for OOB
D = Toggle speed
10 = Phy Power Mode
11 = Loopback Mode
12 = EyeQ data
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
0 - Peek/Poke SATA registers sub-command (0)
Type:
Range:
Default: None
1 - Register group
no longer needed.
Type:
Unsigned 16 bit
Range:
1 - 2
Default: NA
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: None
3 - Register Data.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
0 - Send User Specified pattern sub-command (8)
Type:
Range:
Default: None
1 - Pattern.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
0 - Set OOB Chirp style sub-command (0xE)
Type:
Range:
0xE
Default: None
1 - OOB Type.
1
2
3
4
=
=
=
=
Normal ALIGN
Normal D24.3
Bit Doubled ALIGN
Bit Doubled D24.3
Type:
Range:
1 to 4
Default: None
Output Data:
be displayed.
"
"
SATA dddddddd eeee"

Phy dddd ee"
where
SATA/Phy is the type of the SATA register that was read
dddddddd or dddd is the address of the SATA or Phy register that was read
eeee or ee is the register value
will be displayed.
"
"
SATA hhhhhhhh iiii --> jjjj = llll"

Phy hhhh iiii --> jj = ll"
where
gggg or gg is the offset of the register that was written
hhhhhhhh or hhhh is the address of the register that was written
iiii or ii is the value read from the register before it was written
jjjj or jj the value with which the register was written
llll or ll is the value read from the register after it was written
"ATA registers"

where
"Phy Disabled"
"Invalid Phy State"
If Parameter 0 is equal to 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
(Send
or
or
ALIGN pattern) or
PRBS pattern)

or

or

or

or

or

or

(repeated)
where
"Enable SSC"
"Disable SSC"
or

"OOB Test"
"COMRESET detected"
"COMWAKE detected"
"Invalid OOB State"
and
and
and
and
and
and
/
/
/
/
/
or
or
or
or
or

"Speed: 1.5gbit"
"Speed: 3.0gbit"
or

"Normal ALIGN"
"Normal D24.3"
"Bit doubled ALIGN"
"Bit doubled D24.3"
"Invalid OOB Type"
or
or
or
or
Else
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Save Adaptives To Flash (Level 7 'w' or Level T 'W')
Description:
The Save Adaptives To Flash command writes the adaptives currently in memory to flash.
This command takes about 10 seconds to complete.
Quick Help:
"SaveAdaptivesToFlash, w[Seg],,22";
"SaveAdaptivesToFlash, W[Seg],,22";
Input Parameters:
0 - Which adaptive set to save
This parameter specifies which adaptives set to save.
NOTE: If you specifiy an adaptive set that the drive does not have in its flash,
the drive will flash LED.
NOTE: This command will only work once per power cycle.
0
1
2
3
CAP
SAP
RAP
IAP
Controller adaptive parameters

Servo adaptive parameters
Read / write adaptive parameters
Interface Adaptive parameters
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
1 - Not used.
This value must be 0x22 for the command to execute.
Range:
0x22
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Examples:
Example #1:
To save current RAP values to flash:

F3 7>w2,,22
or F3 T>W2,,22
Example #2:
To save current CAP values to flash:
F3 7>w0,,22
or F3 T>W0,,22
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Add valid command key protection.
(DiagError).
Scan Track for Servo Defects and ZAP (Level 4 'l')
Description:
This command scans the target track for servo defects and ZAPs.
Quick Help:
"ScanTrackForServoDefectsAndZap, l[RdPositionOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Scan at Read Position option.
If this parameter is entered, the scan will be performed at the read position,
else the scan will be performed at the write position.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Seek Repeatedly Between Physical Cylinders (Level 2 or 3 'O')
Description:
The Seek From Cyl To Cyl commmand seeks repeatedly from the cylinder in parameter 0 to
the cylinder in parameter 1 for the specified number of 2-seek cycles or the specified
duration.
The Butterfly Seek Test commmand performs the following seeks on the specified head:
1) Seek to specified 1st ( minimum cyl addr , OD ) cylinder, then to specified
2nd ( maximum cyl addr , ID ) cylinder.
2) Repeat Steps 1) until test duration or desired number
seeks is complete.
Quick Help:
"SeekFromCylToCyl, O[StartPhyCyl0],[StartPhyCyl1],[NumSkPairs],[NumSeconds],[Hd]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Starting first Physical cylinder of seek
Expected to be OD-most bound, but code functions correctly with either OD or ID .
Type:
Signed 32-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: Minimum ( OD ) physical cylinder for current head

1 - Starting Second Physical cylinder of seek
Expected to be ID-most bound, but code functions correctly with either OD or ID .
Type:
Signed 32-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: Maximum ( ID ) physical cylinder for current head

2 - Number of seek pairs ( a seek to "second" cylinder, then to "first" ) to do
for this test if Parameter 3 not entered,
ELSE time in seconds to run seek test
ELSE if == 0 , continue test for large arbitrary time .
Type:
Unigned 32-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 5 ( Seconds )
3 - Select test duration to be time or number of seek pairs. If not entered ,

perform Parameter 2 seek pairs . If entered, run seeks for Parameter 2 seconds,
for "forever", or for number of seconds specified by parameter 2 .
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 ( Perform counted seeks, not timed )

4 - Head on which to perform seek test
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Seek to LBA (Level A 'S')
Description:
This command performs a seek to the specified User or System Area LBA (Logical Block
Address). If no address is specified, this command will seek to the next Test Space
LBA.
Quick Help:
"SkToLba, S[LbaHi],[LbaLo],[Offset],[OffsetUnitsOpt],[SkType],[Options]";
Input Parameters:
0 - LBA or LBA High.
If Parameter 1 is not entered, then this parameter contains the 32-bit LBA to
which the seek is to be performed. If Parameter 1 is entered, then this parameter
contains the upper 16-bits of the LBA to which the seek is to be performed.
If Parameter 4 is entered, then the specified LBA is located in the System
Area, else it's located in the User Area.
Type:
Unsigned 32-bit value, if Parameter 1 is not entered

Unsigned 16-bit value, if Parameter 1 is entered
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff, if Parameter 1 is not entered

0 to 0xffff, if Parameter 1 is entered
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered and Parameter 1 is entered,

the upper 16-bits of the LBA will be set equal to zero and the lower
16-bits of the LBA will be set equal to the Parameter 1 value. If
both Parameter 0 and 1 are not entered, the LBA will be set to the
next LBA in the test space.
1 - LBA Low.
This parameter contains the lower 16-bits of the LBA to which the seek is to be
performed.
If Parameter 4 is entered, then the specified LBA is located in the System Area,
else it's located in the User Area.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered and Parameter 0 is entered,

the 32-bit LBA will be set equal to the Parameter 0 value. If both
Parameter 0 and 1 are not entered, the LBA will be set to the next
LBA in the test space.
2 - Track Follow Offset value.
This parameter is a signed 16-bit number representing the amount
offset to apply in the servo system. If Parameter 3 is equal to
offset will be in units of 1/256th of the servo track width. If
equal to 1, the specified offset will be in units of 0.1% of the
Type:
Signed 16-bit value
Range:
0x8000 to 0x7FFF
of tracking
0, the specified
Parameter 3 is
data track width.
Default: 0
3 - Track Follow Offset Units option.
This parameter specifies the units of the Track Follow Offset value. If this
parameter is equal to 0, the specified offset will be in units of 1/256th of the
servo track width. If this parameter is equal to 1, the specified offset will
be in units of 0.1% of the data track width.
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: 0 (Offset is in units of 1/256th of the servo track width)

4 - Seek Type.
This parameter specifies whether the seek should be performed to the read, write
or write header track follow position.
0 = Seek to the read track follow position
1 = Seek to the write track follow position
2 = Seek to the write header track follow position
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: Seek to the read track follow position
5 - Options.
following options.
Bit 1:
Disable Reload Channel Parameters With Seek Flag.

If this bit is set, the channel parameters will not be reloaded
into the channel registers with the seek, else the channel
parameters will be reloaded into the channel registers.
Bit 0:
System Area Flag.

If this bit is set, Parameter 0 specifies a System Area LBA,
else Parameter 0 specifies a User Area LBA.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Reload the channel paramters,

Seek to user area)
Output Data:
and
"Target User LBA eeeeeeee LLL CHS ffffff.g.hhhh PLP CHS iiiiii.j.kkkk"
or
"Target System LBA eeeeeeee LLL CHS ffffff.g.hhhh PLP CHS iiiiii.j.kkkk"
where
eeeeeeee is a Disk Logical Block Address on the track to which the seek was
performed
ffffff is the Logical Cylinder Address of the track to which the seek was
performed
g is the Logical Head Address of the track to which the seek was performed
hhhh is a Logical Sector Address on the track to which the seek was performed
iiiiii is the Physical Cylinder Address of the track to which the seek was
performed
j is the Logical Head Address of the track to which the seek was performed
kkkk is a Physical Sector Address on the track to which the seek was performed
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:
Enables
NA
Enables
Enables
NA
NA
Enables
NA
the R/W Status and R/W Error to be displayed

the Track Position and Track Follow Offset to be displayed
the Target Address to be displayed
the Elapsed Time to be displayed
follows.
or
or
where
If Bit 3 is set, the Target Address will be displayed even if no error occurred.
The data displayed will be formatted as shown above.
If Bit 6 is set, the Elapsed Time for the seek operation will be displayed.
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Regardless of verbose mode status, the following output may occur:

If a seek mode was specified, the Elapsed Time for the seek operation will be displayed.
The data displayed will be formatted as shown above, under Bit 6 of verbose mode.
Some commands use an output control bit flag (specified in the input parameters above).
If "Output Control Flag- Data Track Width" is set, the following information will be displayed
"Data Track Width wwww"
where
so 0x4000 is the width of a data track at nominal TPI (before VTPI and warping).
Hexadecimal output.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Seek to Logical Cylinder and Head (Levels 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, H 'S')
Description:
This commmand performs a seek operation to the specified User or System Area logical
cylinder and logical head address. If no address is specified, this command will
seek to the next logical track in the Test Space.
Quick Help:
"SkToLogCyl, S[Cyl],[Hd],[Offset],[OffsetUnitsOpt],[SkType],[Options]";
Input Parameters:
If Parameter 4 is not entered, this parameter is the address of the User Area
logical cylinder to which the seek is to be performed. If Parameter 4 is
entered, this parameter is the address of the System Area logical cylinder to
which the seek is to be performed. If both Parameter 0 and 1 are not entered,
a seek will be performed to the next logical track in the Test Space.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
If entered, this parameter contains the address of the logical head to which the
seek is to be performed. If both Parameter 0 and 1 are not entered, a seek will
be performed to the next logical track in the Test Space.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
Type:
Signed 16-bit value
of tracking
0, the specified
Parameter 3 is
data track width.
Range:
0x8000 to 0x7FFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 or 1

4 - Seek Type.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF

5 - Options.
following options.
Bit 2:
Display the Data Track Width.

If this bit is set, the width of the destination track will be displayed
in Q14 servo counts.
Bit 1:

If this bit is set, the channel parameters will not be reloaded into the
channel registers with the seek, else the channel parameters will be
reloaded into the channel registers.
Bit 0:
System Area Flag.

If this bit is set, Parameter 0 specifies a System Area logical
cylinder, else Parameter 0 specifies a User Area logical cylinder.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Reload the channel paramters,

Seek to user area)
Output Data:
and
or
where
performed
performed
performed
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:
Enables
NA
Enables
Enables
NA
NA
Enables
NA

follows.
or
or
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds

where
Hexadecimal output.
Examples:
Example #1:
To seek to a logical cylinder and head at the read track follow position
(in this case logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>S45,1
Example #2:
To seek to a logical cylinder and head at the write track follow position
F3 2>S45,1,,,1
Example #3:
To seek to a logical cylinder and head at the write header track follow position
F3 2>S45,1,,,2
Example #4:
To seek to a logical cylinder and head at the read track follow position with
an additional offset specified in servo counts
(in this case logical cylinder 45 head 1 at an offset of plus 100/256ths of

the servo track width)
F3 2>S45,1,64
Example #5:
To seek to a logical cylinder and head at the read track follow position with
an additional offset specified in percent of data track width
(in this case logical cylinder 45 head 1 at an offset of -10% of the data track
width)
F3 2>S45,1,FFF6,1
Example #6:
To seek to a logical cylinder and head at the read track follow position and
display the data track width in Q14 servo counts
F3 2>S45,1,,,,4
Example #7:
To seek to a logical cylinder and head at the read track follow position and
disable reloading of the channel parameters by the seek
F3 2>S45,1,,,,2
Example #8:
To seek to a system logical cylinder and head at the read track follow position
(in this case logical system cylinder 54 head 0)
F3 2>S54,0,,,,1
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Changed the parameters to allow some fine output control. Added a new
parameter to allow the output of the data track width of the destination
track, in Q14 servo counts.
(DiagError).
Seek to Physical Cylinder and Head (Levels 2, 3, F 's')
Description:
This commmand performs a seek operation to the specified physical cylinder and logical
head address. If no address is specified, this command will seek to the next physical
track in the Test Space.
Quick Help:
"SkToPhyCyl, s[Cyl],[Hd],[ValidKey],[Offset],[OffsetUnitsOpt],[SkType],[Options]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Physical Cylinder Address.
If entered, this parameter is the address of the physical cylinder to which the
seek is to be performed. If both Parameter 0 and 1 are not entered, a seek will
be performed to the next physical track in the Test Space.

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
If entered, this parameter is the address of the logical head to which the seek
is to be performed. If both Parameter 0 and 1 are not entered, a seek will be
performed to the next physical track in the Test Space.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
This parameter must be equal to 22 Hex.
Type:
Range:
0x22
Default: None
Type:
Signed 16-bit value
Range:
0x8000 to 0x7FFF
of tracking
0, the specified
Parameter 4 is
data track width.
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 or 1

5 - Seek Type.
This parameter specifies whether the seek should be performed to the read, write or
write header track follow position.

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF

6 - Options.
following options.
Bit 0:

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Reload the channel paramters)
Output Data:
and
or
where
performed
performed
performed
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:
Enables
NA
Enables
Enables
NA
NA
Enables
NA

follows.
or
or
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds

where
Hexadecimal output.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Select Data Output Mode (Level T 'O')
Description:
This command selects the specified Data Output Mode.
Quick Help:
"SelectDataOutputMode, O[Mode],[VerboseOpts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Data Output Mode.
This parameter specifies the data output mode to be selected.
0 = Quiet Mode. This mode disables the outputting of all diagnostic status.
1 = Raw Binary Mode. This mode outputs the status packets returned by the
diagnostic functions as raw binary data.
2 = Raw ASCII Mode. This function outputs an ASCII representation of the
raw data returned in the status packets by the diagnostic functions.
3 = Formatted ASCII Mode. This function formats the data returned in the
status packets by the diagnostic functions and outputs it as ASCII.
4 = Verbose Formatted ASCII Mode. This function formats the data returned in
the status packets by the diagnostic functions and outputs it as ASCII.
This mode will output additional information that is not typically output
by the standard Formatted ASCII Mode.
5 = Simplified Formatted ASCII Mode. This function formats the data returned
in the status packets by the diagnostic functions and outputs it as ASCII.
This mode will simplfy the output information that is normally output by
the standard Formatted ASCII Mode.
Type:
Range:
0 to 5
Default: 3 (Formatted ASCII Mode)

1 - Verbose Formatted ASCII Mode Options.
This parameter is a bit-significant value that can be used to enable / disable
the outputting of various verbose mode data. Setting a bit enables the
outputting of the verbose mode data associated with the bit. Clearing a bit
disables the outputting of the verbose mode data associated with the bit. The
data that is enabled or disabled by each bit is unique to each command and is
described in the command's data output section.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 0xffffffff (Output all verbose data)
Output Data:
Displays the Data Output Mode that is selected.
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Select Logical Head (Levels 2, 3, 4, 7 'H')
Description:
This commmand performs a seek operation to the specified logical head address. If no
address is specified, this command will seek to the next logical head in the Test Space.
Quick Help:
"SelectHd, H[Hd],[SkType],[Options]";
Input Parameters:
If entered, this parameter is the address of the logical head to be selected.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, the next logical head in the Test Space will be
selected.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
1 - Seek Type.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF

2 - Options.
following options.
Bit 0:

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Reload the channel paramters)
Output Data:
and
or
where
performed
performed
performed
Bit
Bit
Bit
Bit
0:
1:
2:
3:

NA
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:
NA
NA
NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Regardless of verbose mode status, the following output will be displayed:

"Hd h"
where
h is selected head
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Select Servo Controller (Level 5 'G')
Description:
This command allows for one of serveral different servo controllers to be selected.
The servo controllers available have been pre-designed with dynamic characteristics
which have been optimized for particular operating conditions.
Quick Help:
"SelectServoController, G[Head],[Controller],[InputShift]";
Input Parameters:
If no parameters are entered, then the command will display the current "controller"
for all heads. Then the current "input shift" will be displayed.
0 - Head
This parameter specifies the head or heads to select the servo controller.
If only parameter 0 is specified:
The command will display the current "controller" selection for the specified head.
Then the "input shift" will be displayed.
If parameter 0 is specified,
And either or both parameter 1 and parameter 2 are specified:
The "controller" for the specified head is changed to the specified values and/or
the "input shift" will be set to the specified value.
Then the command will display the current "controller" for the specified head.
If parameter 0 is NOT specified
but either or both parameter 1 and parameter 2 are specified:
All the current "controller" are changed to the specified values for all heads and/or
the "input shift" will be changed to the specified value.
The command will then display the current "controller" for all heads.
Other combinations are invalid.
Type:
Range:
0 .. Max Head
Default: None
1 - Controller
This parameter specifies the servo controller to be used.
Type:
Range:
Defined by Servo
Default: None
2 - Controller Input Shift
This parameter specifies the Conroller Input Shift
Type:
Range:
Defined by Servo
Default: None
Output Data:

where
Head Controller
AA BB
Input Shift = CC
where
AA is the Head Number
BB is the Controller Number selected for the specified head
CC is the Input Shift value.
Note:
Controller Data will be either for a single head or for all heads
depending on parameters selections when the diag is executed.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Servo Batch Test sub commands (Level 4 'U')
Description:
The Servo Batch Test command executes the specified servo batch tests
function.
Quick Help:
"ServoBatchTest, U[SubCmd],[SubCmdParm0],[SubCmdParm1],[SubCmdParm2]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Sub-command ID.
This parameter specifies the sub-command ID of the Servo Batch Test command
to be executed.
100D = Plot PES on Screen
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
If Parameter 0 is equal to 100D (Plot PES on Screen)
0 - Plot PES on Screen sub-command ID (100D)
Type:
Range:
100D
Default: None
1 - Revs to collect for RRO calculation.
This parameter specifies the revs to collect the PES data for RRO calculation.
If this parameter is not entered, the default value is 100 revs.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 100
2 - Revs to collect for NRRO calculation.
This parameter specifies the revs to collect the PES data for NRRO calculation.
If this parameter is not entered, the default value is 100 revs.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 100
Output Data:
If Parameter 0 is equal to 100D (Plot PES on Screen)
where
Track number, Write Fault Threshold, PES plot, RRO 3 Sigma, and NRRO 3 Sigma are
displayed with the following format:
01000.0, WFT 333 (+1.9E+1 %)
000 FEF2 0060 013A
<
001 FF10 FFE7 00BE
<
002 FF08 FFDB 00BC
<
003 FED7 FFBF 00D0
<
004 FE8C FF97 00E0
<
005 FE75 FF87 0153
<
......
(Repeat for every servo sector)
3 sigma RRO = +4.92E-0 % track
3 sigma NRRO = +7.08E-0 % track
| *
+
*
+
*|
+
* |
+
* |
+
* |
+
>
>
>
>
>
>
**End
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Servo Bode Plot (Level 5, 'B')
Description:
This command implements the Servo Bode Plot diagnostic. It is implemented as a
single-frequency DFT with an injected sine-wave distrubance, which is either a current or
position disturbance, depending on the selected measurement.
It has the ability to perform a single frequency measurement or loop through a range of
frequencies to create a swept-sine frequency response measurement.
The measurement will be done at the current servo position.
A special 'Trace Mode' is supported which will return the raw time-domain data for Signal1
and Signal2. The data for only one frequency will be returned. If swept-sine measurement
is done, then time-domain data will be returned for only the last frequency used.
Quick Help:
"Servo Bode Plot, B[BodeType],[InjAmp],[Fmin],[Fmax],[NumFreq],[NumSamples],[EnableTracing]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Select the Bode measurement type.
Parameter 0 is used to specify the type of servo bode measuement to be done.
Note: for the following measurements, Signal1 is the 'output', Signal2 is the 'input',
and the transfer function is output/input = Signal1/Signal2.
If 0, then the diagnostic will be configured for an open-loop bode measurement,
using vcm current disturbance.
Signal1:
i16_Current2,
Signal2:
i16_Current2Out,
Injection: i16_TrackingVcmDisturbanceCurrent
If 1, then the diagnostic will be configured for a closed-loop bode measurement,
Signal1:
i16_Current2,
Signal2:
i16_TrackingVcmDisturbanceCurrent,
If 2, then the diagnostic will be configured for a structrual bode measurement,
Signal1:
i16_DemodPositionError,
Signal2:
i16_Current2Out,
If 3, then the diagnostic will be configured for an open-loop bode measurement,
using position disturbance.
Signal1:
i16_DemodPositionMeasurementIn,
Signal2:
i16_DemodPositionMeasurementOut,
Injection: i16_TrackingDemodDisturbancePosition
If 4, then the
using position
Signal1:
Signal2:
Injection:
diagnostic will be configured for a sensitivity measurement,

disturbance.
i16_DemodPositionError,
i16_TrackingDemodDisturbancePosition,
i16_TrackingDemodDisturbancePosition
Type:
Hexadecimal value
Range:
0 .. Maximum Number of Bode Types
Default: 0 (Open Loop - Vcm current distrubance)

1 - Specify the Injection Amplitude
Parameter 1 specifies the peak amplitude of the injected sine-wave disturbance.
For bode types using VCM current disturbance, the units will be DAC counts. For
bode types using pes distrubance, the units will be pes counts.
Type:
Range:
Default: 400
2 - Set the lowest frequency to be measured.
Parameter 2 specifies lowest frequency in Hertz to be used for the servo bode
measurement.
Type:
Range:
10 Herts to the Nyquist frequency
Default: 10 Hz
3 - Set the highest frequency to be measured.
Parameter 3 specifies highest frequency in Hertz to be used for the servo bode
measurement. This frequency must be greater than Parameter 2. Entering any value
larger than the Nyquist frequency will default to the Nyquist frequency.
Type:
Range:
10 Herts to the Nyquist frequency
Default: Nyquist frequency

4 - Set the number of frequencies to use.
Parameter 4 specifies number of linearly-spaced frequencies, between the
minimum frequency (Parameter 2) and the maximum frequency (Parameter 3) to be used
for the servo bode measurement.
Type:
Range:
1 .. 1024
Default: 200
5 - Set the number of samples to collect.

Parameter 5 specifies the length of the time-domain data record to be collected
for each of the specified frequencies.
Type:
Range:
1 .. 32768
Default: 4096
6 - Enable Tracing
Parameter 7 is used to enable a trace-mode that will return the raw time-domain
data of the last frequency to be analyzed. If Parameter 6 equals 0, then the
trace-mode is disabled. If Parameter 6 equals 1, the the trace-mode is enabled.
Type:
Hexadecimal value
Range:
0 or 1
Default: 0 (Trace disabled)
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred the bode type will be displayed.
example:
OPEN LOOP - POSITION DISTURBANCE
Then the frequency response data will be displayed in floating-point format.
Freq
A
Re1
B
Im1
C
Re2
D
Im2
E
where:
A
B
C
D
E
represents
represents
represents
represents
represents
the
the
the
the
the
measurement frequency
REAL component of the
IMAG component of the
REAL component of the
IMAG component of the
in Hertz.
frequency
frequency
frequency
frequency
in
in
in
in
Signal
Signal
Signal
Signal
1
1
2
2
Examples:
The following command will measure the open loop frequency response using the
defaults parameters.
B
This command will measure the open loop frequency response with a
TrackingDemodDisturbancePosition amplitude of 100, in the range of 2000Hz
to 3000Hz, with a linear spacing of 20Hz=(3000-2000)/50, and a time record
of 5000 samples per frequency.
B3,100,2000,3000,50,5000
This example uses the default bode type and injection amplitude, starting frequency
of 5000, ending frequency of 5010, using only 1 frequency only do 5000Hz), collect 264
samples, and use Trace Mode. Trace mode will return the servo sector number, and the
raw time-domian data for Signal1 and Signal2.
B,,5000,5010,1,264,1
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Servo Diagnostic Sub Commands (Level 8 'C')
Description:
The Servo Diagnostic Sub Commands execute the following servo diagnostic sub commands:
8>C05: Set Seek Delay command. This command sets the seek delay, logical / physical
seek type, and write / read seek settle for other 8>C seek related commands
(such as 8>C08 and 8>C0C).
8>C08: Random Seeks command. This command performs random seeks across the entire disk
or just by switching heads only.
8>C0C: Seek Between 2 Physical Cylinders command. This command performs seeks between
2 physical tracks at the same head.
8>C15: Change Write Threshold command. This command changes write threshold.
Quick Help:
"ServoDiagSubCmds, C[SubCmd],[Parm0],[Parm1],[Parm2]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Servo Diag Sub command ID.
This parameter specifies the ID of the servo diag sub command to be executed
05h
08h
0Ch
15h
=
=
=
=
Set Seek Delay

Random Seeks
Seek Between 2 Physical Cylinders
Change Write Threshold
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Set Seek Delay command 8>C05 (Parameter 0 is 05h)
Input Parameters:
0 - Level 8 C command's Set Seek Delay sub-command ID (05h)
Type:
Range:
05h
Default: None
1 - Seek Delay in the format of servo sectors
This parameter specifies the new seek delay. If this
parameter is not entered, then the seek delay is not going
to be changed
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
2 - Seek Type
This parameter specifies the new seek type. Its Bit 0 controls slow/fast settle
setting and the Bit 1 controls the logical/physical seek setting. If this
parameter is not entered, then the seek type is not going to be changed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
Output Data:
where
The following will be displayed
Delay between xxxx settle seeks = yyyy servo sectors
zzzz Seeks Enabled
where
xxxx is either slow or fast
yyyy is the seek delay number in servo sectors
zzzz is either Logical or Physical
Random Seeks command 8>C08 (Parameter 0 is 08h)
Input Parameters:
1 - Random Head Only Indicator
This parameter indicates if the seek destination is random head only. When this
parameter is not entered or entered as 0, both track number and head number are
generated randomly, otherwise, only head number changes randomly while the track
number stays the same.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, seek average time is displayed with the following format:
-Average = xxx.yyy msecsNote: The beginning and ending chars are rotating all the time to reflect the
fact that the command is running
Seek Between 2 Physical Cylinders command 8>C0C (Parameter 0 is 0Ch)
Input Parameters:
1 - First physical cylinder to be seeked. When this parameter is not entered,
the minimum physical cylinder at the current head is used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: Minimum physical cylinder at the current head

2 - Second physical cylinder to be seeked. When this parameter is not entered,
the maximum physical cylinder at the current head is used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: Maximum physical cylinder at the current head
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, seek average time is displayed with the following format:
-Average = xxx.yyy msecsNote: The beginning and ending chars are rotating all the time to reflect the
fact that the command is running
Change Write Threshold command 8>C15 (Parameter 0 is 15h)
Input Parameters:
1 - Position Threshold
This parameter specifies the new position write threshold. If this
parameter is not entered, then position write threshold is not going
to be changed
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
2 - Velocity Threshold (Not supported yet by servo)
This parameter specifies the new velocity write threshold. If this
parameter is not entered, then velocity write threshold is not going
to be changed
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
Output Data:
where
Head XThresh VThresh
00
XXXX
VVVV
01
XXXX
VVVV
...
where
XXXX is the position write threshold
VVVV is the velocity write threshold
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Set Baud Rate (Level T 'B', Level F 'b')
Description:
The Set Baud Rate command sets the serial port baud rate to the specified value.
Quick Help:
Level T
"SetBaudRate, B[BaudRate],[MsecDelay]";
Level F
"SetBaudRate, b[BaudRate],[MsecDelay]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Desired Baud Rate.
This parameter specifies the desired serial port baud rate. If this parameter
is not entered or a value of 0 is entered, the baud rate will be set to the
default value. If an unsupported baud rate value is entered, a list of the
valid baud rates will be displayed.
Type:
Decimal value
Range:
0 to 9999999
Default: 38400
1 - Delay Time in Milliseconds.
This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds that the drive will wait for
the host to send a carriage return at the new baud rate. If a carriage return
is not received within the specified amount of time, the baud rate will be set
back to its value before the command was received. If this parameter is not
entered or a value of 0 is entered, the drive will not wait for a carriage return
after selecting the specified baud rate.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: 0
Output Data:
If an unsupported baud rate value is entered, this command will display a list
of the supported baud rates.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Set Buffer Pattern (Levels 2, 7, F 'P')
Description:
This command loads the specified data buffer blocks with the specified data pattern.
This command supports both the legacy ST-10 mode and a new mode that allows the user to
enter data patterns of up to 16-bytes (128-bits in length). The Legacy ST-10 mode only
allowed the user to enter 4-byte (32-bit) patterns.
In legacy ST-10 mode Parameter 0 selects either a pre-defined pattern (i.e. If Parameter 0
is equal to 0x1212, random data will be selected) or it contains the lower 16-bits of a
user specified pattern. In this mode Parameter 1 contains the upper 16-bits of a user
specified pattern, Parameter 2 specifies the pattern length, in bits, and the pattern
is assumed to be right justified. For example if Parameter 0 is equal to 0x5678,
Parameter 1 is equal to 0x1234 and Parameter 2 is equal to 0x14, the buffer will be
filled with the repeating 20-bit pattern 0100 0101 0110 0111 1000 which are the least
significant 4-bits of Parameter 1 followed by the 16-bits of Parameter 0 (45678).
The new 16-byte user pattern mode is selected by entering 0x1818 for Parameter 0. In
this mode Parameter 1 contains the 16-byte pattern to be used, Parameter 2 specifies
the pattern length, in bits, and the pattern is assumed to be left justified. The
pattern should be entered as a 1 to 32 character hexadecimal value with no spaces or
commas separating the bytes. For example if Parameter 0 is equal to 0x1818,
Parameter 1 is equal to 0x123456789ABC and Parameter 2 is equal to 0x24, the buffer
will be filled with the repeating 36-bit pattern 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111
1000 1001 which are the most significant 36-bits of Parameter 1 (123456789).
Quick Help:
"BufferSetPattern, P[PatternSelOrPatternLow],[PatternHi],[PatternBits],[Opts],[BlkNum],[NumBlk
Input Parameters:
0 - Select Pre-Defined Data Pattern or Data Pattern Low.
If Parameter 3 bit 1 is cleared, the value of Parameter 0 will first be checked
to determine if it selects any of the following pre-defined patterns and only
if no match is found with any of the pre-defined patterns, will Parameter 0 be
interpreted as the data pattern low.
0x1111 = Incrementing Pattern.
Each buffer block will be filled with a 16-bit value containing
its block offset relative to the first block filled.
0x1212 = Random Pattern.
The buffer will be filled with random data.
0x1313 = Alternating Pattern.
The number of buffer blocks to be filled will be divided in half and
the first group of blocks will be filled with 0x1313 and the second
group of blocks will be filled with random data.
0x1414 = Isolated Pulse Pattern.
The buffer will be filled with the 64-bit pattern 0xffff0000.

0x1515 = Incrementing 2-Byte Pattern.
Each buffer block will be filled with a 16-bit incrementing pattern
that resets to zero at the start of each block.
0x1616 = Repeating 127-bit Pattern.
If the first 11 blocks will be filled with the following 127-bit
repeating binary pattern and the remaining blocks, if any, will be
filled with zeroes.
00010011
01101010
01111101
00001110
00010111
01110011
00101000
11110010
01011011
11011010
11011100
11001001
00000110
00010101
01111111
0000001
(13
(6A
(7D
(0E
17
73
28
F2
5B
DA
DC
C9
06
15
7F
02
hex)
hex)
hex)
hex)
Note: When loading the buffer with the repeating 127-bit pattern, each
byte will be flipped end to end. So when displayed, the filled buffer
will actually contain the following data.
11001000
01010110
10111110
01110000
11101000
11001110
00010100
01001111
11011010
01011011
00111011
10010011
01100000
10101000
11111110
01000000
(C8
(56
(BE
(70
E8
CE
14
4F
DA
5B
3B
93
60
A8
FE
40
hex)
hex)
hex)
hex)
0x1717 = Repeating 15 byte 6T Pattern.

The buffer will be filled with the following 15-byte repeating pattern.
F0 F3 F3 C3 03 03 03 0F 3F 3F 3F 3C 30 30 F0 hex
0x1818 = Repeating 1 to 128 bit user specified pattern.
The buffer will be filled with the 1 to 128 bit (16 byte) pattern
entered for Parameter 1. The number of Parameter 1 bits to be repeated
will be specified by Parameter 2.
If Parameter 3 bit 1 is set or Parameter 0 is not equal to any of the values listed
above, Parameter 0 will specify the least significant 16-bits of the data pattern
with which the buffer is to be loaded. In this case Parameter 1 will specify the
most significant 16-bits of the data pattern, the maximum pattern length will be
32-bits and the specified pattern will be assumed to be right justified.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff,
Default: 0x1212 (Random Data)

1 - Data Pattern high or 16-byte Data Pattern.
If Parameter 3 bit 1 is set or Parameter 0 does not select one of the pre-defined
data patterns (0x1111, 0x1212, etc.), Parameter 1 specifies the most significant
16-bits of the data pattern with which the buffer is to be loaded. In this case
Parameter 0 will specify the least significant 16-bits of the data pattern, the
maximum pattern length will be 32-bits and the specified pattern will be assumed
to be right justified.
If Parameter 3 bit 1 is cleared and Parameter 0 is equal to 0x1818, Parameter 1

will specify a 1-bit to 16-byte pattern. The number of Parameter 1 bits to be
repeated will be specified by Parameter 2. In this case the specified pattern
is assumed to be left justified.
Type:
Unsigned 16-byte value
Range:
0 to 0xffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
Default: 0
2 - Data Pattern Bits.
This parameter specifies the length, in bits, of the fill pattern specified by
parameters 0 and 1.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x80
Default: 0x20 (32-bit pattern)

3 - Options.
Bits 31-1: not used
Bit 0:
Disable Pre-Defined Data Patterns.

If this bit is set, the value of Parameter 0 will not be used to
select pre-defined data patterns and will always be interpreted
as the data pattern low. For example, setting this bit allows
the user to specify a 16-bit data pattern of 1212 hex instead of
a random data pattern.
If this bit is cleared, the value of Parameter 0 will first be
checked to determine if it selects any of the pre-defined patterns
and only if no match is found with any of the pre-defined patterns,
will Parameter 0 be interpreted as the data pattern low.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 (Enable Pre-Defined Data Patterns )

4 - First Buffer Block Number to fill.
This parameter specifies the number of the first buffer block to be filled.
************************************ NOTE *******************************************
This option should be used with great caution, since it has the potential to corrupt
*************************************************************************************
Type:
Range:
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the first block of Diagnostic Write
Buffer will be the first buffer block filled.
5 - Number of consecutive Buffer Blocks to fill.

This parameter specifies the number of consecutive buffer blocks to be filled.
************************************ NOTE *******************************************
This option should be used with great caution, since it has the potential to corrupt
*************************************************************************************
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: If this parameter is not entered and Parameter 4 was not entered, the
entire Diagnostic Write Buffer will be filled. If this parameter is
not entered and Parameter 4 was entered, only the buffer block specified
by Parameter 4 will be filled.
Output Data:
where
Examples:
The following commands will load the Diagnostic Write Buffer with pre-defined patterns:
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>P1111
2>P1212
2>P1313
2>P1414
2>P1515
2>P1616
2>P1717
(Incrementing Pattern - 1st block 0x0000, 2nd block 0x0001, etc.)

(Random Pattern)
(Alternating Pattern - 0x1313 and Random Data)
(Isolated Pulse Pattern - 0xFFFF0000)
(Incrementing 2-Byte Pattern - 0x0000000100020003...)
(Pre-Defined 127-bit Pattern - 0x13175B06...)
(Pre-Defined 15 byte 6T Pattern - 0xF0F3F3C303...)
The following commands will load the Diagnostic Write Buffer with user defined patterns:
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>P1818,01020304050607080910111213141516,80
2>P0304,0102
2>P4,,3
2>P1111,,10,1
(User
(User
(User
(User
128-bit pattern 0x010203...16)

32-bit pattern 0x01020304)
3-bit pattern 100b)
16-bit pattern 0x1111)
The following commands will load the specified buffer blocks with a user defined pattern:
F3 2>P0304,0102,,,D5C,4 (Buffer Blocks D5C-D5F with user 32-bit pattern 0x01020304)
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Added support for 6T pattern and user specified 16-byte pattern.
(DiagError).
Set Congen Parameter (Level T 'F')
Description:
This command allows the user to display and / or modify the Congen parameters by using
either relational references or byte offset references to Congen data. Relational references are provided through parameter names entered as double-quote-delimited strings.
Some known quirkiness:
1) YASPP is fickle about double quotes when using the arrow-up and arrow-down keys. Sometimes it will mysteriously remove the quote characters, the single character command,
or both while perusing the command history.
2) The even number requirement has been fixed. When specifying a byte offset, you may now
use an odd number of characters to specify the offset.
WARNING! Using byte offset references to modify Congen parameters must be done thoughtfully. This usage of the command provides extremely permissive access to the Congen and
is provided for convenience when using the diagnostics in an interactive way. Use of
this option requires intimate knowledge of the layout of the Congen data and this layout
is NOT guaranteed to stay the same from one code release to the next. It is preferred
that relational references are used to change Congen and is REQUIRED if Congen changes
are to made by programs or scripts.
Quick Help:
"SetCongenParmCmdHelpMsg, F[ValueRef],[Data],[ResetEnable]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Congen Value Reference.
This parameter references the Congen value to be modified using a quote-delimited
string (double quotes) or using a hex value.
Type:
Quote-delimited string or hex value
Range:
1 to 63 character string or 0000 to FFFF (if hex value)
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the entire current Congen data will
be displayed.
1 - Congen Data.
This parameter specifies the data to be written to the Congen value specified by
parameter 0. This data can be entered as either a quote-delimited string (double
quotes) or as a variable-lengthed sequence of hex values.
Type:
Quote-delimited string or sequence of hex values
Range:
1 to 63 character string or 1 to 64 byte hex sequence
Default: If this parameter is not entered, then the Congen value associated with
parameter 0 will be displayed.
2 - Reset Congen Info Enable.
If parameter 0 and parameter 1 are not entered and this parameter is set to the value
"0x22" (hex), then this will cause the drive to reset the Congen to its compile-time
default values.
Type:
Hex number
Range:
0x22 is the only valid value.
Default: None.
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred and Parameter 0 is not entered, the Congen data will be
displayed as follows:
F3 T>F
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RWErrorRecovery Mode Page

RWErrorRecovery Group
RWRecoveryFlags = C0
Bit:0, DISABLE_CORRECTION = 0
Bit:1, DISABLE_TRANSFER_ON_ERROR = 0
Bit:2, POST_ERROR = 0
Bit:3, ENABLE_EARLY_RECOVERY = 0
Bit:4, READ_CONTINUOUS = 0
Bit:5, TRANSFER_BLOCK = 0
Bit:6, READ_SPARING_ENABLED = 1
Bit:7, WRITE_SPARING_ENABLED = 1
ReadRetries = 08
CorrectionSpan = FF
HeadOffset = 00
DataStrobeOffset = 00
WriteRetries = 05
RecoveryLimitMSB = FF
RecoveryLimitLSB = FF
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FormatParameters Mode Page

FormatParameters Group
TracksPerZoneMSB = 0D
TracksPerZoneLSB = BE
AltSectorsPerZoneMSB = 00
AltSectorsPerZoneLSB = 00
AltTracksPerZoneMSB = 00
AltTracksPerZoneLSB = 0E
AltTracksPerVolumeMSB = 00
AltTracksPerVolumeLSB = 00
SectorsPerTrackMSB = 06
SectorsPerTrackLSB = 46
BytesPerSectorMSB = 02
BytesPerSectorLSB = 00
InterleaveMSB = 00
InterleaveLSB = 01
TrackSkewMSB = 01
TrackSkewLSB = 18
CylinderSkewMSB = 01
CylinderSkewLSB = 18
FormatFlags = 40
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DriveGeometry Mode Page

DriveGeometry Group
CylindersMSB = 02
CylindersMDB = 44
CylindersLSB = 8A
Heads = 02
WritePrecompMSB = 00
WritePrecompMDB = 00
WritePrecompLSB = 00
ReducedCurrentMSB = 00
ReducedCurrentMDB = 00
ReducedCurrentLSB = 00
StepRateMSB = 00
StepRateLSB = 00
LandingZoneMSB = 00
LandingZoneMDB = 00
LandingZoneLSB = 00
PositionLocking = 00
RotationalOffset = 00
RotationRateMSB = 1C
RotationRateLSB = 20
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VerifyError Mode Page

VerifyError Group
VerifyRecoveryFlags = 00
Bit:0, VE_DISABLE_CORRECTION = 0
Bit:1, VE_DISABLE_TRANSFER_ON_ERROR = 0
Bit:2, VE_POST_ERROR = 0
Bit:3, VE_ENABLE_ERROR_RECOVERY = 0
VerifyCount = 08
VerifySpan = FF
VerifyTimeLimitMSB = FF
VerifyTimeLimitLSB = FF
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CacheControl Mode Page

CacheControl Group
CacheFlags = 14
Bit:0, READ_CACHING_DISABLED_ON_POWER_UP = 0
Bit:1, MULTIPLICATION_FACTOR = 0
Bit:2, WRITE_CACHING_ENABLED_ON_POWER_UP = 1
Bit:4, DISCONTINUITY = 1
Bit:5, CACHING_ANALYSIS_PERMITTED = 0
Bit:6, ABORT_PREFETCH = 0
Bit:7, DISABLE_ADAPTIVE_READ_AHEAD = 0
RetentionPriority = 00
DisablePrefetchLengthMSB = FF
DisablePrefetchLengthLSB = FF
MinPrefetchMSB = 00
MinPrefetchLSB = 00
MaxPrefetchMSB = FF
MaxPrefetchLSB = FF
MaxPrefetchCeilingMSB = FF
MaxPrefetchCeilingLSB = FF
SpecialCacheFlags = 80
CacheSegmentNum = 20
CacheSegSizeMSB = 00
CacheSegSizeLSB = 00
NonCacheSegSizeMSB = 00
NonCacheSegSizeMDB = 00
NonCacheSegSizeLSB = 00
ControlMode Mode Page
ControlMode Group
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LogFlags = 02
QueueFlags = 00
AllegianceFlags = 00
RAERHoldOffMSB = 00
RAERHoldOffLSB = 00
BusyTimeoutMSB = 00
BusyTimeoutLSB = 00
ExtendedDstestTimeMSB = 00
ExtendedDstestTimeLSB = 00
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PowerCondition Mode Page

PowerCondition Group
PowerFlags = 02
IdleTimerMSB = 00
IdleTimerNMSB = 00
IdleTimerNLSB = 00
IdleTimerLSB = 05
StandbyTimerMSB = 00
StandbyTimerNMSB = 00
StandbyTimerNLSB = 00
StandbyTimerLSB = 04
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BackgroundMediaScan Mode Page

BGMS Group
BGMSBusIdleIn100ms = 05
OtherScanFlags = 00
IRAWWriteCachePercentage = 00
IRAWDelayInMilliSecs = 00
IRAWMaxQDepth = 00
BGMSFlags = 00
BGMSECCTLevel = 0A
ReadAfterWriteControl = 00
Bit:0, MP_RAW_ENABLE_BIT = 0
Bit:1, MP_RAW_TRIP_1ST_N_WRITES = 0
Bit:2, MP_RAW_FORCE_RAW_MODE = 0
Bit:3, MP_RAW_UDS_DEBUG_MODE = 0
NWritesAfterSWDFail = 00
NWritesAfterRAWFail = 00
NWritesAfterIRAWFail = 00
N1stWrites = 00
RAWOnColdThreshold = 00
RAWOnHotThreshold = 00
RAWATAMode = 02
RAWVerifyNSectors = 00 00 00 00
SWDControl = 00
Bit:0, MP_SWD_ENABLE_BIT = 0
Bit:1, MP_SWD_DONT_REPORT_BIT = 0
Bit:2, MP_SWD_DEBUG_MODE_BIT = 0
SWDDvgasEventsBeforeFail = 00
SWDRvgasEventsBeforeFail = 00
SWDFvgasEventsBeforeFail = 00
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DriveNativeInfo Mode Page

DriveNativeInfo Group
PartNumber = 30 32 36 46 51 30 32 34 31
'026FQ0241'
PartNumberWhitespacePad = 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
''
PartNumberPad = 00
ProcessControlVersion = 01 37
CongenConfigurationState = 03
WrittenCount = 40
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ANSIBackgroundMediaScan Mode Page

ANSIBackgroundMediaScan Group
BGMSFlags = 01
Prescan = 00
BGMSIntervalTimeHoursMSB = 00
BGMSIntervalTimeHoursLSB = 18
PrescanTimeoutHoursMSB = 00
PrescanTimeoutHoursLSB = 02
Congen Mode Page
Congen Group
GeneralConfiguration = 5A 0C
Bit:1, HARD_SECTORED = 1
Bit:2, SOFT_SECTORED = 0
Bit:3, NOT_MFM_ENCODED = 1
Bit:4, HEAD_SWITCH_TIME_ABOVE_15_MICROSECONDS = 1
Bit:5, SPINDLE_MOTOR_CONTROL_IMPLEMENTED = 0
Bit:6, NON_REMOVABLE_DEVICE = 1
Bit:7, REMOVABLE_CARTRIDGE_DRIVE = 0
Bit:0, DISK_XFER_RATE_LESS_THAN_5_MEGABYTES_PER_SECOND = 0
Bit:1, DISK_XFER_RATE_BETWEEN_5_AND_10_MEGABYTES_PER_SECOND = 0
Bit:2, DISK_XFER_RATE_ABOVE_10_MEGABYTES_PER_SECOND = 1
Bit:3, ROTATIONAL_SPEED_TOLERANCE_ABOVE_POINT_5_PERCENT = 1
Bit:4, DATA_STROBE_OFFSET_OPTION_AVAIL = 0
Bit:5, TRACK_OFFSET_OPTION_AVAIL = 0
Bit:6, FORMAT_SPEED_TOLERANCE_GAP_REQUIRED = 0
NumDefaultATCyls = FF 3F
SpecificConfiguration = 37 C8
NumDefaultATHeads = 10 00
NumDefaultATSectors = 3F 00
SerialNumber =
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00
''
BufferSize = 00 40
NumECCBytesForLongCmds = 04 00
FirmwareRevision = 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
'
'
ModelNumber =
53 54 45 33 32 34 34 38 31 30 41 53 20 20 20 20
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
'STE3244810AS
'
MaximumMultipleSize = 10
Word47Byte1 = 00
Word48 = 00 00
Capabilities = 20 2F
Bit:0, DMA_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, LBA_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:2, ABLE_TO_DISABLE_IORDY = 1
Bit:3, IORDY_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:5, STANDARD_STANDBY_TIMER_VALUES_SUPPORTED = 1
CapabilitiesII = 00 40
PIOModeTiming = 00 02
DMAModeTiming = 00 02
ValidFields = 00 00
Bit:0, IDENTIFY_WORDS_54_TO_58_ARE_VALID = 0
Bit:1, IDENTIFY_WORDS_64_TO_70_ARE_VALID = 0
Bit:2, IDENTIFY_WORD_88_IS_VALID = 0
NumCurrentATCyls = FF 3F
NumCurrentATHeads = 10 00
NumCurrentATSectors = 3F 00
CurrentATCHSCapacity = 10 FC FB 00
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CurrentMultipleSize = 10 01
TotalUserCapacity = FF FF FF 0F
MultiwordDMAModesSupported = 07
Bit:0, MULTIWORD_DMA_MODE_0_SUPPORTED = 1
MultiwordDMAModeSelected = 04
AdvancedPIOModesSupported = 23 00
Bit:0, PIO_MODE_3_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, PIO_MODE_4_SUPPORTED = 1
MinimumMultiwordDMACycleTime = 78 00
RecommendedMultiwordDMACycleTime = 78 00
MinimumPIOTimeWithoutFlowControl = 78 00
MinimumPIOTimeWithFlowControl = 78 00
Word69 = 00 00
Word70 = 00 00
Word71 = 00 00
Word72 = 00 00
Word73 = 00 00
Word74 = 00 00
QDepth = 1F 00
SATACapabilities = 26 21
Bit:1, SATA_GEN1_SIGNALING_SPEED = 1
Bit:2, SATA_GEN2_SIGNALING_SPEED = 1
Bit:3, SATA_FUTURE_SIGNALING_SPEED_RESERVED = 0
Bit:0, SATA_NCQ_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, HOST_INITIATED_PHY_POWER_MANAGEMENT_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:2, SATA_PHY_EVENT_COUNTERS_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:4, UNLOAD_WHILE_NCQ_CMDS_OUTSTANDING_SUPPORTED = 0
Word77 = 00 00
SATAFeaturesSupported = 20 20
Bit:1, DMA_SETUP_NON_ZERO_OFFSET_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:2, DMA_AUTOACTIVATE_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:3, DEVICE_INITIATED_POWER_MANAGEMENT_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:6, PRESERVE_SETTINGS_ON_COMRESET_SUPPORTED = 0
SATAFeaturesEnabled = 20 20
Bit:1, DMA_SETUP_NON_ZERO_OFFSET_ENABLED = 0
Bit:2, DMA_AUTOACTIVATE_ENABLED = 0
Bit:3, DEVICE_INITIATED_POWER_MANAGEMENT_ENABLED = 0
Bit:4, IN_ORDER_DATA_DELIVERY_ENABLED = 0
Bit:6, PRESERVE_SETTINGS_ON_COMRESET_ENABLED = 0
MajorVersionNumber = 7E 20
Bit:1, ATAPI_1_SUPPORTED = 1
MinorVersionNumber = 1B 00
CommandSetSupported = 6B 34
Bit:0, SMART_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, SECURITY_MODE_FEATURE_SET_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:3, POWER_MANAGEMENT_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:5, WRITE_CACHE_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:6, READ_LOOKAHEAD_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:7, RELEASE_INTERRUPT_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:0, SERVICE_INTERRUPT_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:1, DEVICE_RESET_CMD_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:2, HOST_PROTECTED_AREA_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:4, WRITE_BUFFER_CMD_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:5, READ_BUFFER_CMD_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:6, NOP_CMD_SUPPORTED = 0
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CommandSetsSupported = 01 7F
Bit:0, DOWNLOAD_MICROCODE_CMD_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, READ_WRITE_DMA_QUEUED_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:2, CFA_FEATURE_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:3, ADVANCED_POWER_MANAGEMENT_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:4, REMOVABLE_MEDIA_STATUS_NOTIFICATION_FEATURE_SET_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:5, POWER_UP_IN_STANDBY_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:6, SET_FEATURES_SPINUP_REQUIRED_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:0, SET_MAX_SECURITY_EXTENSION_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, AUTO_ACOUSTIC_MANAGEMENT_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:2, FOURTYEIGHT_BIT_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:3, DCO_COMMAND_SETS_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:4, FLUSH_CACHE_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:5, FLUSH_CACHE_EXT_SUPPORTED = 1
CommandSetSupportedExtension = 03 40
Bit:0, SMART_ERROR_LOGGING_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, SMART_SELF_TEST_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:2, MEDIA_SERIALNUMBER_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:3, MEDIA_CARD_PASS_THROUGH_CMD_FEATRUE_SET_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:4, STREAMING_FEATURE_SET_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:5, GENERAL_PURPOSE_LOGGING_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:6, FUA_WRITE_EXT_COMMANDS_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:7, FUA_WRITE_QUEUED_EXT_COMMANDS_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:0, SIXTYFOUR_BIT_WWN_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:1, URG_FOR_READ_STREAM_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:2, URG_FOR_WRITE_STREAM_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:3, AV_LITE_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:4, AV_LITE_RC_WC_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:5, IDLE_IMMEDIATE_UNLOAD_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:6, BASE_VALUE_OF_IDENTIFY_WORD_84 = 1
CommandSetEnabled = 28 34
Bit:0, SMART_ENABLED = 0
Bit:1, SECURITY_MODE_FEATURE_SET_ENABLED = 0
Bit:3, POWER_MANAGEMENT_ENABLED = 1
Bit:5, WRITE_CACHE_ENABLED = 1
Bit:6, READ_LOOKAHEAD_ENABLED = 0
Bit:7, RELEASE_INTERRUPT_ENABLED = 0
Bit:0, SERVICE_INTERRUPT_ENABLED = 0
Bit:2, HOST_PROTECTED_AREA_ENABLED = 1
Bit:4, WRITE_BUFFER_CMD_ENABLED = 1
Bit:5, READ_BUFFER_CMD_ENABLED = 1
CommandSetsEnabled = 01 3C
Bit:0, DOWNLOAD_MICROCODE_CMD_ENABLED = 1
Bit:1, READ_WRITE_DMA_QUEUED_ENABLED = 0
Bit:2, CFA_FEATURE_SET_ENABLED = 0
Bit:3, ADVANCED_POWER_MANAGEMENT_ENABLED = 0
Bit:4, REMOVABLE_MEDIA_STATUS_NOTIFICATION_FEATURE_SET_ENABLED = 0
Bit:5, POWER_UP_IN_STANDBY_ENABLED = 0
Bit:6, SET_FEATURES_SPINUP_REQUIRED_ENABLED = 0
Bit:7, ADDRESS_OFFSET_RESERVED_AREA_BOOT = 0
Bit:0, SET_MAX_SECURITY_EXTENSION_ENABLED = 0
Bit:1, AUTO_ACOUSTIC_MANAGEMENT_ENABLED = 0
Bit:2, FOURTYEIGHT_BIT_ENABLED = 1
Bit:3, DCO_COMMAND_SETS_ENABLED = 1
Bit:4, FLUSH_CACHE_ENABLED = 1
Bit:5, FLUSH_CACHE_EXT_ENABLED = 1
CommandSetEnabledExtension = 03 40
Bit:0, SMART_ERROR_LOGGING_ENABLED = 1
Bit:1, SMART_SELF_TEST_ENABLED = 1
Bit:2, MEDIA_SERIALNUMBER_IS_VALID = 0
Bit:3, MEDIA_CARD_PASSTHROUGH_FEATURE_SET_ENABLED = 0
Bit:4, STREAMING_FEATURE_SET_ENABLED = 0
Bit:5, GENERAL_PURPOSE_LOGGING_ENABLED = 0
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Bit:6, FUA_WRITE_EXT_COMMANDS_ENABLED = 0
Bit:7, FUA_WRITE_QUEUED_EXT_COMMANDS_ENABLED = 0
Bit:0, SIXTYFOUR_BIT_WWN_ENABLED = 0
Bit:1, URG_FOR_READ_STREAM_ENABLED = 0
Bit:2, URG_FOR_WRITE_STREAM_ENABLED = 0
Bit:3, AV_LITE_ENABLED = 0
Bit:4, AV_LITE_RC_WC_ENABLED = 0
Bit:5, IDLE_IMMEDIATE_UNLOAD_ENABLED = 0
UltraDMAModesSupported = 7F
Bit:0, ULTRA_DMA_MODE0_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, ULTRA_DMA_MODE1_AND_BELOW_SUPPORTED = 1
UltraDMAModeSelected = 00
Bit:0, ULTRA_DMA_MODE0_SELECTED = 0
SecurityEraseTime = 00 00
EnhancedSecurityEraseTime = 00 00
CurrentAPMValue = FE FE
MasterPasswordRevisionCode = FE FF
EightyConductorCableDetection = 00 00
Bit:0, DEV0_RESULT = 0
Bit:1, DEV0_RESULT_JUMPER_USED_TO_DETERMINE_DEV_NUM = 0
Bit:2, DEV0_RESULT_CSEL_USED_TO_DETERMINE_DEV_NUM = 0
Bit:3, DEV0_RESULT_PASSED_DIAGNOSTICS = 0
Bit:4, DEV0_RESULT_DETECTED_PDIAG = 0
Bit:5, DEV0_RESULT_DETECTED_DASP = 0
Bit:6, DEV0_RESULT_DEV0_RESPONDS_WHEN_DEV1_SELECTED = 0
Bit:0, DEV1_RESULT = 0
Bit:1, DEV1_RESULT_JUMPER_USED_TO_DETERMINE_DEV_NUM = 0
Bit:2, DEV1_RESULT_CSEL_USED_TO_DETERMINE_DEV_NUM = 0
Bit:3, DEV1_RESULT_ASSERTED_PDIAG = 0
Bit:5, EIGHTY_CONDUCTOR_CABLE_PRESENT_BIT = 0
AcousticLevel = 00 FE
StreamMinRequestSize = 00 00
StreamXferTimeDMA = 00 00
StreamAccessLatency = 00 00
StreamPerformanceGranularity = 00 00 00 00
FortyEightBitAddress = 99 A9 6B 1C 00 00 00 00
StreamXferTimePIO = 00 00
Word105 = 00 00
PhysicalLogicalSectorSize = 00 00
InterSeekDelayForISO7779 = 00 00
NAAIEEEOUIHigh = 00 00
IEEEOUILowAndUniqueIDHigh = 00 00
UniqueIDMid = 00 00
UniqueIDLow = 00 00
AVLiteWorstCaseTimer = 00 00
WordsPerLogicalSector = 00 00 00 00
ATACommandSetSupportedExt2 = 24 20
Bit:1, WRITE_READ_VERIFY_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:2, WRITE_UNCORRECTABLE_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:3, READ_AND_WRITE_DMA_EXP_GPL_COMMANDS_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:4, SEGMENTED_DOWNLOAD_MICROCODE_SUPPORTED = 0
ATACommandSetEnabledExt2 = 22 20
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Byte:035E:
Byte:0360:
Byte:0362:
Byte:0364:
Byte:0366:
Bit:1, WRITE_READ_VERIFY_ENABLED = 1
Bit:3, READ_AND_WRITE_DMA_EXP_GPL_COMMANDS_ENABLED = 0
Bit:4, SEGMENTED_DOWNLOAD_MICROCODE_ENABLED = 0
SecurityStatus = 21 00
Bit:0, SECURITY_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, SECURITY_ENABLED = 0
Bit:2, SECURITY_LOCKED = 0
Bit:3, SECURITY_FROZEN = 0
Bit:4, SECURITY_COUNT_EXPIRED = 0
Bit:5, ENHANCED_SECURITY_ERASE_SUPPORTED = 1
Bit:1, SECURITY_LEVEL_MAXIMUM = 0
FirstATAVendorSpecificPad = 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
''
CompaqWord = 02 00
Bit:1, COMPAQ_CAM_COMPLIANT = 1
SecondATAVendorSpecificPad =
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00
''
Word160 = 00 00
CFAWords =
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
''
MediaSerialNumberCopy =
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
''
MediaManufacturerCopy =
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00
''
ATATransportMajorRevisionNumber = 08 10
ATATransportMinorRevisionNumber = 20 20
ATACheckSum = 00 00
ATSMARTConfig =
0F 00 06 00 03 00 00 00 32 00 14 00 33 00 24 00
0F 00 1E 00 32 00 00 00 13 00 61 00 32 00 14 00
32 00 00 00 3A 00 00 00 22 00 2D 00 32 00 00 00
32 00 00 00 32 00 00 00 22 00 00 00 1A 00 00 00
12 00 00 00 10 00 00 00 3E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
SMART1Status = 0F 00
SMART1Threshold = 06
SMART2Status = 03 00
SMART5Status = 0F 00
SMART5Threshold = 1E
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SMART10Status = 3A 00
SMART11Threshold = 2D
SMART16Status = 1A 00
SMART19Status = 3E 00
ATSMARTDefaultFlags = 00 00
Bit:0, SMARTDEFAULTON = 0
SCTCommandSetSupported = 40 4B
SCTFanControlMaxOperatingTemp = 00
SCTFanControlOverRangeTemp = 00
SCTFanControlUnderRangeTemp = 00
SCTFanControlMinOperatingTemp = 00
SCTVendorFlags = 00 00
Bit:0, SCT_VENDORFLAGS_SEATOOLS = 0
Bit:1, SCT_VENDORFLAGS_WRITE_SAME = 0
Bit:2, SCT_VENDORFLAGS_CORRECTABLE_BIT = 0
Bit:7, SCT_VENDORFLAGS_DEBUG_MODE = 0
SCTTimerReadDefault = 00
SCTTimerWriteDefault = 00
SCTTenMsecCount = 00
SCTPerformanceFlags = 00
ATAPadSlewRate = 00
ATAIORDYPadControl = 00
PreampHotTweak = 00
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Byte:0408:
PreampColdTweak = 00
LubeMitigationRetries = 00 00
LengthOfWriteCommandToTriggerFlush = 00 00
LengthOfWriteSpaceToFlush = 00 00
NDSLBAThresholdA = 00 00
NDSLBAThresholdB = 00 00
NDSPartitionDependencies = 00 00
NDSODOffsetConfig = 00
NDSIDOffsetConfig = 00
APMTimer1mSec = 40 04
APMTimer2mSec = 00 15
APMStandByTimer = 20 00
APMTimerForDither = 2C 01
ReadDelayMinimum = 00
ReadDelayIncremental = 00
WriteDelayMinimum = 00
WriteDelayIncremental = 00
NativeCapacity = 99 A9 6B 1C
HDACapacity = 99 A9 6B 1C
FeatureFlags = 00 A0 08 00
Bit:0, WRITE_CONFIG_DATA_TO_FLASH = 0
Bit:1, SPINUP_WRITE_FAULT_THRESHOLDS_ENABLED = 0
Bit:2, IOEDC_CHECK_ENABLED = 0
Bit:3, IOEDC_ERROR_ENABLED = 0
Bit:4, DOWNLOAD_MICROCODE_FUTURE_USE_ONLY = 0
Bit:5, SUPPRESS_SERIAL_PORT_PRINTS = 0
Bit:6, DRQ_CLEAR_ON_PIO_READ_ERR_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:7, OFFLINE_SEEK_AWAY = 0
Bit:0, DELAY_SLEEP_STANDBY_CMDCOMPLETE = 0
Bit:1, IDLE_IMMEDIATE_UNLOAD_EMERGENCY = 0
Bit:2, ENABLE_ALLOW_RAW_ERROR_RATE_UPDATE = 0
Bit:3, OP_SHOCK_DETECTION_ENABLED = 0
Bit:4, LOG99_CONTROL = 0
Bit:5, READ_WRITE_LONG_EXTENDED_ENABLED = 1
Bit:6, WRITE_REORDERING_DISABLED = 0
Bit:7, ALLOW_AAM_FEATURE_SET = 1
Bit:0, DATA_LOG_ENABLED = 0
Bit:1, HOST_STREAM_RECORD_FIRST_ERROR_BLOCK = 0
Bit:2, SAVE_ATA_COMMAND_HISTORY_TO_DISC = 0
Bit:3, EIB_ON_POWERUP = 1
Bit:4, LEFT_JUSTIFY_SERIAL_NUMBER = 0
Bit:5, SUN_MICRO_MODEL_NUMBER_UPDATE = 0
Bit:6, REVERTING_TO_POWER_ON_DEFAULTS_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:7, RIGHT_JUSTIFY_FIRMWARE_REVISION = 0
PerformanceFlags = 00 00
Bit:0, REDUCED_RAW_TRANSITION_FLUSH = 0
Bit:1, REDUCED_AV_RETRIES = 0
Bit:2, READ_LOOKAHEAD_DISABLED_ON_POWER_UP = 0
Bit:3, JIT3 = 0
Bit:4, JIT2 = 0
Bit:5, JIT1 = 0
Bit:6, JIT0 = 0
Bit:7, ZERO_LATENCY_RD_ENABLED = 0
Bit:0, DAR_ENABLED = 0
Bit:1, OFFLINE_SPARING_ENABLED = 0
AggressivelyScanThisManyTimes = 00 00
DOSNeedToScanThreshold = 00
DOSOughtToScanThreshold = 00
SleepStandbyDelay = 00 00
CustomerUniques = 00 00 00 00
CustomerType = 00 00 00 00
AdditionalSATAFeatureConfig = 00 00 00 00
Bit:0, SATA_FORCE_EARLY_STATUS = 0
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Byte:0420:
Byte:0421:
Byte:0422:
Bit:1, SATA_EARLY_STATUS_FORCE_COMRESET = 0
Bit:2, SATA_INTRACOMMAND_PHY_MANAGEMENT_ENABLED = 0
Bit:3, SATA_ENABLE_PHY_PM_CALIBRATION = 0
Bit:4, SATA_ENABLE_SPI_VIS_MODE = 0
Bit:5, SATA_AGGRESSIVE_PHY_SUPPORTED = 0
Bit:6, SATA_ENABLE_SSC = 0
Bit:7, SATA_ACTIVITY_LED = 0
Bit:0, SATA_DISABLE_PRIMITIVE_SCRAMBLING = 0
FactoryODScanMBytes = D0 07
FactoryIDScanMBytes = E8 03
MaxDSTSelfTestTime = 54 15
DSTShortTestTimeLimit = 3C 00
CongenDriveType = 00 26
BootFlagsForROM = 00 00
Bit:0, BOOT_FLAG_POWER_ON_IN_STANDBY = 0
Bit:1, BOOT_FLAG_PARTIAL_OOB = 0
Bit:2, USE_SMALL_ID_FORMAT = 0
Bit:3, LOW_CURRENT_SPINUP = 0
LastCongenWriteCaller = 00 00
RealTimeUpdatedFlags = 08 00
Bit:0, HPA_SET_BY_SETMAX = 0
Bit:1, HPA_SET_BY_SETMAX_EXT = 0
Bit:2, DCO_SET_ACTIVE = 0
Bit:3, CONGEN_READ_FROM_MEDIA = 1
CheckSum = 00 00
HostStreamJumpSizeInSectors = 00 00
HostStreamTotalJumpSteps = 00
SerialDebugLevel = 00
DefaultStandbyTimer = 00
Bytes Returned = 0.
F3 T>
Note: Congen words that can not be modified will be highlighted.
If no error occurred, Parameter 0 is entered and Parameter 1 is not entered, the
current value of the specified Congen Parameter will be displayed.
If no error occurred and Parameter 0 and 1 are both entered, the new value of the
specified Congen Parameter will be displayed.
Examples:
To display the full Congen in a humanized way:
In:
F3 T>F
Out:
(See above for example of full humanized output)
To display a single Congen parameter in a humanized way:
(The byte offset of the Congen Parameter, SerialDebugLevel, could be at a different
byte offset than this example shows. Use this example with caution!)
In:
F3 T>F421
F3 T>F0421
F3 T>F"SerialDebugLevel"
Out:
Byte:0421:
To modify the Congen:

(Although these are syntactically valid usages, they are nonsensical; However, they all
do the same thing)
In:
F3 T>F421,41
F3 T>F421,"A"
F3 T>F0421,41
F3 T>F0421,"A"
F3 T>F"SerialDebugLevel",41
F3 T>F"SerialDebugLevel","A"
Out:
Byte:0421:
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Set Controller Test Port (Level A 'M')
Description:
This command is used to set the controller test port mux.
Quick Help:
"SetControllerTestPort, M[Port],[Value]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Test Port.
This input specifies the Test port to set.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
1 - Test Port Value.
This input specifies the Value to set to the Test port. If this input is set
to 0xFF then the test port will be disabled.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
Output Data:

where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Set Retries - DERP (Level 2, 7, A, F 'Y')
Description:
This command allows the user to specify the error recovery parameters that will be used
for subsequent diagnostic commands. (This version of the Set Retries command is only
available if the drive supports DERP! To know whether your drive supports DERP, issue
the Online "^L" command to see a list of features supported by the drive.)
Quick Help:
"SetDerpRetries, Y[Mode],[MaxRdRetries],[MaxWrtRetries],[OtcTLevel],[Options]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Error Recovery Mode.
This parameter specifies the error recovery mode to be used. The following
error recovery modes are available:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Maximum
Maximum
Default
Default
Minimum
Minimum
Simple
Normal
Full
Normal
Full
Normal
Full
The Maximum Error Recovery Modes (0 and 1) are typically used for system
information recovery.
The Default Error Recovery Modes (2 and 3) are typically used by the native
interface.
The Minimum Error Recovery Modes (4 and 5) are typically used for diagnostic
and media certification operations.
The Normal Error Recovery Modes (0, 2 and 4) should be used for multiple sector
transfers. The retry steps for these modes employ less extreme tweaks to recover
the data. This increases the chance of successfully reading subsequent sectors
without resetting tweaks.
The Full Error Recovery Modes (1, 3 and 5) should be used for single sector
transfers. The retry steps for these modes employ more extreme tweaks to
recover the data. The tweaks used by these modes would make it difficult to
read subsequent sectors without error.
The Simple Error Recover Mode is a "Normal" type error recovery mode but with no
additional options enabled.
Error Recovery Mode 0 (Default Normal) is the default configuration used by the
native interface (aka, "Interface Level Retries")
TIP: Setting the Error Recovery Mode without setting any other parameters will
restore the default settings for the specified Error Recovery Mode.
Type:
Range:
0 to 6
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the current error recovery mode
1 - Maximum read retry count allowed.
If entered, this parameter specifies the maximum allowed read retry count. NOTE:
Specifying this parameter will cause the corresponding Error Recovery Options bit
to be set that enables the use of this value.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the maximum allowed read retry count
for the specified error recovery mode will not be changed.
2 - Maximum write retry count allowed.
If entered, this parameter specifies the maximum allowed write retry count. NOTE:
Specifying this parameter will cause the corresponding Error Recovery Options bit
to be set that enables the use of this value.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the maximum allowed write retry count
3 - On-the-fly Correction ECC T-Level.
If entered, this parameter specifies the ECC T-Level to be used for on-the-fly
correction. Although any value from 0x00 to 0xFF may be entered, the diagnostic
will automatically round down to the nearest available value from the entered
value. NOTE: Specifying this parameter will cause the corresponding Error Recovery
Options bit to be set that enables the use of this value.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the on-the-fly correction ECC T-Level
4 - Error Recovery Options.
If entered, this parameter specifies the options that are allowed to be set for
the Error Recovery system. The definition of each bit is specified below:
Bit 0: Enable maximum OTF ECC correction.

If set, maximum on-the-fly ECC correction will be applied.
Bit 1: Apply only minimum ECC correction.
If set, only minimum on-the-fly ECC correction will be applied.
Bit 2: Enable transfer of uncorrectable data block.
If set, uncorrectable sectors will be transfered from the Correction
Buffer to the Read Buffer.
Bit 3: Enable restricted servo flaws coast - read.
If set, restrict servo flaw coasting during a read only if one of the
following conditions applies:
1) The failed block is not associated with a known grown servo flaw
2) New servo flaws are detected on the target track
3) Forced servo coast tweaks
Bit 4: Enable restricted servo flaws coast - write.
If set, restrict servo flaw coasting during a write only if one of the
Bit 5: Enable early error recovery exit.
If set, error recovery will terminate when the retry step is equal
to the early exit retry step.
Bit 6: Disable normal retry tweak steps.
If set, all retry tweak steps will be disabled for normal error recovery
modes.
Bit 7: Disable full-hidden retry tweak steps.
If set, the hidden retry steps will be disabled for the full error
recovery modes. The first 9 steps of the full error recovery modes
are defined as hidden retries.
Bit 8: Disable full retry tweak steps.
If set, all retry steps will be disabled for the full error recovery
modes.
Bit 9: Disable undo of retry tweaks.
If set, the retry tweaks will not be undone after the retry completes.
Bit 10: Disable on-the-fly ECC correction - initial access.
If set, on-the-fly ECC correction will be disabled for the initial
attempt to access a sector.
Bit 11: Disable on-the-fly ECC correction - normal retry tweak steps.
If set, on-the-fly ECC correction will be disabled for the normal
error recovery modes for all retry steps.
Bit 12: Disable on-the-fly ECC correction - full-hidden retry tweak steps.
If set, on-the-fly ECC correction will be disabled for the full
error recovery modes for all hidden retry steps. The first 9
steps of the full error recovery modes are defined as hidden retries.
Bit 13: Disable on-the-fly ECC correction - full retry tweak steps.
error recovery modes for all retry steps following the hidden
retries. The first 9 retry steps of the full error recovery modes
Bit 14: Enable selected ER retry step.
If this bit is set and Mode Options Bit 15 is also set, a specified
error recovery step will be used for the initial sector access.
Bit 15: Skip initial read/write access of request.
Typically, the initial access of a sector is performed without error
recovery. If this bit is set, the initial sector access will be
performed using error recovery. If Mode Options Bit 14 is also set,
a specified error recovery step will be used for the initial sector
access. If Mode Options Bit 14 is cleared, the first error recovery
step will be used for the initial sector access.
Bit 16: Enable ECC selection setting - normal retries only.
If set, a specified ECC T-Level will be used for on-the-fly correction
only during NORMAL retries. (This bit is a "don't care" if Bit 23 is
set.)
Bit 17: Disable retry on track integrity error.
If set, retries will be disabled on track integrity errors.
Bit 18: Allow one retry.
If set, only a single, normal retry will be enabled. (This feature
is not typically enabled in OEM code.)
Bit 19: Disable PFast.
If set, P-Fast will be disabled during preamp fast tweaks.
Bit 20: Enable use of selected maximum read retry count.
If set, only a specified number of read retries will be allowed when
read retries are required.
Bit 21: Enable use of selected maximum write retry count.
If set, only a specified number of write retries will be allowed when
write retries are required.
Bit 22: Enable selected maximum retry counts in non-User media partition.
If set, the maximum read and write retry counts that have been enabled
by Bits 20 and 21 will be applied to retries in non-user partitions.
Bit 23: Enable ECC selection setting.
for all retry modes. Setting this bit causes Bit 16 to be considered
a "don't care."
Bit 24: Disable the extended retries applied to Write Unsafe error.
If set, the extended retries applied to Write Unsafe errors will be
disabled.
Bit 25: Enable reporting of recovered servo seek error to host.
If set, recovered servo seek errors will be reported to the host.
Bit 26: Enable Read/Write to complete transfers in RAW mode.
If set and the Read-After-Write feature is enabled for the product,
the Read/Write firmware is allowed to request that a transfer be
completed in RAW mode.
Bit 24: Enable Reduced Erasure correction.
If set and the Reduced Erasure Correction feature is enabled for
the product, the level of erasure correction applied during retries
will be reduced.
Bit 27: Enable abort during error recovery.
If set, abort request will be honored during error recovery.
Note that this bit only applies for single-block error
recovery. For non single-block error recovery, abort of
error recovery is already allowed.
Bits 28-31: Unused.
To Disable All Retries:
Clear bit 18
Set bits 6, 7, and 8
To Disable OTF Correction:
Set bits 10, 11, 12, and 13
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the Error Recovery Options for the
specified error recovery mode will not be changed.
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the current Error Recovery configuration will be displayed
as follows.
"Error Recovery Info:
" P0: Mode a (bbbbbb)"
" P4: Options = eeeeee"
"
"
"
B26: (f) gggggg R/W allowed to use RAW"

B25: (f) gggggg Recovered Servo Sk Err Reporting"
B24: (f) gggggg Ext WUS Err Retries OR Reduced Erasure correction"
"
"
"
"
B23:
B22:
B21:
B20:
(f)
(f)
(f)
(f)
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
P3:
Max
P1:
P2:
"
"
"
"
B19:
B18:
B17:
B16:
(f)
(f)
(f)
(f)
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
P-Fast"
Single Retry"
Trk Integrity Err Retry"
Selected OTF ECC T-level (Normal Retries ONLY)"
"
"
"
"
B15:
B14:
B13:
B12:
(f)
(f)
(f)
(f)
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
Initial RW Access"
Selected Retry Step = kk"
OTF on Full Retry Steps"
OTF on Full-Hidden Retry Steps"
"
"
"
"
B11:
B10:
B09:
B08:
(f)
(f)
(f)
(f)
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
OTF on Normal Retry Steps"

OTF on Initial Access"
undo of Retry Tweaks"
Full Retries"
"
"
"
"
B07:
B06:
B05:
B04:
(f)
(f)
(f)
(f)
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
Full-Hidden Retries"
Normal Retries"
Early Err Recovery Exit"
Restricted Servo Flaw Coasting during Write"
"
"
"
"
B03:
B02:
B01:
B00:
(f)
(f)
(f)
(f)
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
gggggg
Restricted Servo Flaw Coasting during Read"

xfer of Uncorrectable Sectors"
Min OTF ECC Correction"
Max OTF ECC Correction"
Selected OTF ECC T-level = jj"

Retries In Non-User Partition"
Max Write Retries = hh"
Max Read Retries = ii"
where
a
is the Error Recovery Mode number
bbbbbb is a string representing the Error Recovery Mode

eeeeee are the Error Recovery Options that are selected for the current Error
Recovery Mode
f
is the state of the options bit
gggggg is a string indicating whether the feature controlled by the options bit is
enabled or disabled
hh
is the maximum number of allowable write retries for the current Error
Recovery Mode
ii
is the maximum number of allowable read retries for the current Error
Recovery Mode
jj
is the ECC T-Level to be used for On-The-Fly Correction for the current
Error Recovery Mode
kk
is the Selected Error Retry Step for the current Error Recovery Mode
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0010.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Added support for recent changes to the "options" parameter (non-DERP).
Added support for DERP and simple retries. (NOTE: Several revisions have
been skipped because this command shares the same command letter with the
"regular" Set Retries command and the old command must still be supported.)
(DiagError).
Set DERP Retry State (Level 2, 7, A, F 'y')
Description:
This command allows the user to specify the DERP Retry State that will be used by the
Read/Write firmware subsystem's Error Recovery system during subsequent diagnostic
commands that access the disc. (This command is only available on drives that support
DERP! To know whether your drive supports DERP, issue the Online "^L" command to see a
list of features supported by the drive.)
Quick Help:
"SetDerpRetryState, y[Type],[PathState],[RetryStateCnt],[LoopCnt1],[LoopCnt2]";
Input Parameters:
IMPORTANT: Either all parameters must be entered or no parameters must be entered. If
all parameters are specified, then the Selected DERP Retry State will be enabled and the
state values will be set to the specified values. If no parameters are specified, then
the Selected DERP Retry State will be disabled. Entering parameters any other way will
cause the command to fail.
0 - DERP Error Type.
This parameter specifies the type of error that the DERP Error Recovery system will
assume for subsequent diagnostic operations. Valid values for this parameter are
given below:
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
UNDETERMINED
DATA_ERROR
SYNC
TA
DATAORTA
SYNCTA
SYNCORDATA
Type:
Range:
0 to Maximum DERP Error Type
Default: None
1 - DERP Path State
This parameter specifies the path count from the current retry sequence that the DERP
Error Recovery system will assume for subsequent diagnostic operations. The meaning
of the Path State is dependent on the Error Type (parameter 0).
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
2 - DERP Retry State Count.
This parameter specifies the retry path count from the current retry sequence that
the DERP Error Recovery system will assume for subsequent diagnostic operations.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
3 - DERP Retry Loop Count 1.
This parameter specifies the first loop counter that the DERP Error Recovery system
will assume for subsequent diagnostic operations.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
4 - DERP Retry Loop Count 2.
This parameter specifies the second loop counter that the DERP Error Recovery system
will assume for subsequent diagnostic operations.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
as follows.
"Selected DERP Retry State XXXXXXXX"

where XXXXXXXX is either "Enabled" or "Disabled"
If the Selected DERP Retry State is Enabled, then the following will also be displayed:
"
"
"
"
"
P0:
P1:
P2:
P3:
P4:
Error Type:
Path State:
State Count:
Loop Counter 1:
Loop Counter 2:
aa"
bb"
cc"
dd"
ee"
where
aa
bb
cc
dd
ee
is
is
is
is
is
the
the
the
the
the
type of error.
path count from the current retry sequence.
retry path count from the current retry sequence.
first loop counter.
second loop counter.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Set Diag Idle Mode (Level 2 'M')
Description:
This commmand enables / disables Idle Mode features. The Online Control P command can
subsequently toggle selected features off and back on. The mode you set will not
change when you move among diag, interface, and online modes (that is, the mode will
stay set when you use ctl-T, ctl-R, and ctl-Z).
Quick Help:
"SetDiagIdleMode, M[ModeSelect],[ModeMask],[ResetToPowerOn]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Idle features mode select
This parameter specifies which idle mode features are enabled.
Enable STIR
Enable TCC
Enable Continuous Writer Heat
Enable MR Bias Chop and disable
Continuous Preamp Power
Enable PFAST
Enable Self Seek
Continuous Channel Power
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x3F
0x1
0x2
0x4
0x8
0x10
0x20 (only on some drives)
0x40
Default: If no value entered, display current features enabled.

1 - Idle features mode mask
This parameter specifies which idle mode features are MODIFIED, both
by this command and by subsequent ctl-P commands. For each bit,
a 1 in this parameter means this feature will be enabled or
disabled depending on how parameter 0 is set. A zero in a bit for this
parameter means this feature will remain unchanged regardless of how
parameter 0 is set.
Ctl-P toggles the bits set in this parameter.
If this parameter is not entered, all bits are set according to parameter 0
and the Ctl-P mask is unchanged.
If parameter 0 is not entered, this parameter is ignored.
Enable STIR
Enable TCC
Enable Continuous Writer Heat
Enable MR Bias Chop
Enable PFAST
Enable Self Seek
Continuous Channel Power
Type:
Range:
0 to DIAG_POWER_ALL
0x1
0x2
0x4
0x8
0x10
0x20
0x40
Default: 0x3F [ all features modified ]

Example: 2> M3,7 sets STIR and TCC, clears Continuous Writer Heat and
MR Bias Chop, and leaves PFAST and Self Seek unchanged.
Subsequent clt-P commands toggle only STIR, TCC, and Continuous Writer
Heat.
2 - Reset to power on values
If this parameter is entered, the other parameters are ignored.
mode is reset to its power on value.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
The idle
Default: none
Example: 2> M,,7 sets the idle mode to what it was when the drive powered
on.
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, then the following will be displayed:

Dithering
TCC
Continuous heat to writer
MR chop / cnt. preamp pwr
PFast
Continuous channel power
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
Where:
xxx is either "On" or "Off"
yyyyyyyyyyy is either "toggles" or "won't toggle"
Examples:
Example #1:
To turn on Dithering and TCC, turn off continuous heat and
MR chop, and leave PFast and channel power unchanged:
F3 2>M3,f
Dithering
TCC
PFast
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
toggles
toggles
toggles
toggles
won't toggle
won't toggle
Note that the second parameter ('f' above) will control what
toggles with control P.
[ issue control P ]
Dithering
TCC
PFast
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
toggles
<toggles
<toggles
<toggles
<won't toggle
won't toggle
used
used
used
used
to
to
to
to
be
be
be
be
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
toggles
<toggles
<toggles
<toggles
<won't toggle
won't toggle
used
used
used
used
to
to
to
to
be
be
be
be
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
[ issue control P ]
Dithering
TCC
PFast
Example #2:
To turn off power chop and see RDX/RDY on all the time:
F3 2>M0,8
Dithering
TCC
On
On
On
Off
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
won't toggle
won't toggle
won't toggle
toggles
PFast Off ctl-P won't toggle

Continuous channel power Off ctl-P won't toggle
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Set Direct Write Mode (Level 2 'N')
Description:
The Set Direct Write Mode commmand enables or disables Direct Write mode.
Quick Help:
"SetDirectWrite, N[EnableDirWrtModeOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Enable Direct Write Mode.
If Parameter 0 is not entered or is equal to 0, the direct write mode will
disabled and the normal write mode will be restored for the diagnostic write
operation.
If this parameter is entered and is not equal to 0, the direct write mode
will be enabled for the diagnostic write operation.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Examples:
The following command enables the Direct Write Mode:
F3 2>N1
The following commands disable the Direct Write Mode and restore the normal
write mode:
F3 2>N
F3 2>N0
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
Set Retries - Non-DERP (Level 2, 7, A, F 'Y')
Description:
This command allows the user to specify the error recovery parameters that will be used
for subsequent diagnostic commands. (This version of the Set Retries command is only
available if the drive does NOT support DERP! To know whether your drive supports DERP,
issue the Online "^L" command to see a list of features supported by the drive.)
Quick Help:
"SetRetries, Y[Config],[Mode],[MaxRdRetryLevel],[MaxWrRetryLevel],[RetryStep],[OtcTLevel],[Max
Input Parameters:
0 - Error Recovery Configuration.
NOTE: This parameter is ignored if entered! Since the Error Recovery Configuration
can be derived from the Error Recovery Mode, it is not necessary to specify it.
However, the parameter is retained for backwards compatibility.
The following error recovery configurations may be set by this command:
0
1
2
3
=
=
=
=
Normal error recovery configuration

Format user partition error recovery configuration
Format system partition error recovery configuration
Full error recovery configuration
Error Recovery Configurations 0 through 2 apply to the normal error recovery

modes and should be used for multiple sector transfers. The retry steps for
these configurations employ less extreme tweaks to recover the data. This
increases the chance of successfully reading subsequent sectors without
resetting tweaks.
Error Recovery Configuration 3 applies to the full error recovery modes and
should be used for single sector transfers. The retry steps for these
configurations employ more extreme tweaks to recover the data. The tweaks
used by this configuration would make it difficult to read subsequent sectors
without error.
Error Recovery Configuration 0 is the default configuration used by the native
interface.
Type:
Range:
0 to 3
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the current error recovery

configuration will not be changed.
1 - Error Recovery Mode.
This parameter specifies the error recovery mode to be used. The following
error recovery modes are available.
0 = Maximum Normal
1 = Maximum Full
2
3
4
5
6
=
=
=
=
=
Default
Default
Minimum
Minimum
Simple
Normal
Full
Normal
Full
The Maximum Error Recovery Modes (0 and 1) are typically used for system
information recovery.
The Default Error Recovery Modes (2 and 3) are typically used by the native
interface.
The Minimum Error Recovery Modes (4 and 5) are typically used for diagnostic
and media certification operations.
The Normal Error Recovery Modes (0, 2 and 4) should be used for multiple sector
transfers. The retry steps for these modes employ less extreme tweaks to recover
the data. This increases the chance of successfully reading subsequent sectors
without resetting tweaks.
The Full Error Recovery Modes (1, 3 and 5) should be used for single sector
transfers. The retry steps for these modes employ more extreme tweaks to
recover the data. The tweaks used by these modes would make it difficult to
read subsequent sectors without error.
Error Recovery Mode 0 is the default configuration used by the native interface.
Type:
Range:
0 to 5
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the current error recovery mode
2 - Maximum Read Retry Level Allowed.
If entered, this parameter specifies the maximum read retry level allowed.
Note: A retry level consists of one or more retry steps and each retry step
performs a single disk transfer after performing one or more tweaks. Therefore,
the retry level is not equivalent to the retry count.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x0B
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the maximum read retry level for the
specified error recovery mode will not be changed.
3 - Maximum Write Retry Level Allowed.
If entered, this parameter specifies the maximum write retry level allowed.
Note: A retry level consists of one or more retry steps and each retry step
performs a single disk transfer after performing one or more tweaks. Therefore,
the retry level is not equivalent to the retry count.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0x0B
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the maximum write retry level for the
specified error recovery mode will be changed.
4 - Retry step to execute.

If entered, this parameter specifies the retry step. If Parameter 2 Bits 14
(Enable selected error recovery step) and 15 (Skip initial read/write access
of request) are set, the next read/write access will be performed using the
retry tweaks associated with the specified retry step.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the retry step for the specified
error recovery mode will not be changed.
5 - On-the-fly Correction ECC T-Level.
If entered, this parameter specifies the ECC T-Level to be used for on-the-fly
correction. The specified value will only be used by the error recovery algorithm,
when Parameter 2 bit 16 is set.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the on-the-fly correction ECC T-Level
6 - User media partition maximum retry count allowed.
If entered, this parameter specifies the maximum retry count for user partition
accesses. The specified value will only be used by the error recovery algorithm,
when Parameter 2 bit 20 is set.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the maximum user partition retry count
7 - Error Recovery Options.
If entered, this parameter selects the following error recovery options.
Bit 0: Enable maximum OTF ECC correction.
If set, maximum on-the-fly ECC correction will be applied.
Bit 1: Apply only minimum ECC correction.
If set, only minimum on-the-fly ECC correction will be applied.
Bit 2: Enable transfer of uncorrectable data block.
If set, uncorrectable sectors will be transfered from the Correction
Buffer to the Read Buffer.
Bit 3: Enable restricted servo flaws coast - read.
If set, restrict servo flaw coasting during a read only if one of the
Bit 4: Enable restricted servo flaws coast - write.
If set, restrict servo flaw coasting during a write only if one of the
Bit 5: Enable early error recovery exit.
If set, error recovery will terminate when the retry step is equal
to the early exit retry step.
Bit 6: Disable normal retry tweak steps.
If set, all retry tweak steps will be disabled for normal error recovery
modes.
Bit 7: Disable full-hidden retry tweak steps.
If set, the hidden retry steps will be disabled for the full error
recovery modes. The first 9 steps of the full error recovery modes
Bit 8: Disable full retry tweak steps.
If set, all retry steps will be disabled for the full error recovery
modes.
Bit 9: Disable undo of retry tweaks.
If set, the retry tweaks will not be undone after the retry completes.
Bit 10: Disable on-the-fly ECC correction - initial access.
If set, on-the-fly ECC correction will be disabled for the initial
attempt to access a sector.
Bit 11: Disable on-the-fly ECC correction - normal retry tweak steps.
If set, on-the-fly ECC correction will be disabled for the normal
error recovery modes for all retry steps.
Bit 12: Disable on-the-fly ECC correction - full-hidden retry tweak steps.
error recovery modes for all hidden retry steps. The first 9
steps of the full error recovery modes are defined as hidden retries.
Bit 13: Disable on-the-fly ECC correction - full retry tweak steps.
error recovery modes for all retry steps following the hidden
retries. The first 9 retry steps of the full error recovery modes
Bit 14: Enable selected ER retry step.
If this bit is set and Mode Options Bit 15 is also set, a specified
error recovery step will be used for the initial sector access.
Bit 15: Skip initial read/write access of request.
Typically, the initial access of a sector is performed without error
recovery. If this bit is set, the initial sector access will be
performed using error recovery. If Mode Options Bit 14 is also set,
a specified error recovery step will be used for the initial sector
access. If Mode Options Bit 14 is cleared, the first error recovery
step will be used for the initial sector access.
Bit 16: Enable ECC selection setting - normal retries only.
only during NORMAL retries. (This bit is a "don't care" if Bit 23 is
set.)
Bit 17: Disable retry on track integrity error.
If set, retries will be disabled on track integrity errors.
Bit 18: Allow one retry.
If set, only a single, normal retry will be enabled. (This feature
is not typically enabled in OEM code.)
Bit 19: Disable PFast.
If set, P-Fast will be disabled during preamp fast tweaks.
Bit 20: Enable use of selected maximum read retry count.
If set, only a specified number of read retries will be allowed when
read retries are required.
Bit 21: Enable use of selected maximum write retry count.
If set, only a specified number of write retries will be allowed when
write retries are required.
Bit 22: Enable selected maximum retry counts in non-User media partition.
If set, the maximum read and write retry counts that have been enabled
by Bits 20 and 21 will be applied to retries in non-user partitions.
Bit 23: Enable ECC selection setting.
for all retry modes. Setting this bit causes Bit 16 to be considered
a "don't care."
Bit 24: Disable the extended retries applied to Write Unsafe error.
If set, the extended retries applied to Write Unsafe errors will be
disabled.
Bit 25: Enable reporting of recovered servo seek error to host.
If set, recovered servo seek errors will be reported to the host.
Bit 26: Enable Read/Write to complete transfers in RAW mode.
If set and the Read-After-Write feature is enabled for the product,

the Read/Write firmware is allowed to request that a transfer be
completed in RAW mode.
Bit 24: Enable Reduced Erasure correction.
If set and the Reduced Erasure Correction feature is enabled for
the product, the level of erasure correction applied during retries
will be reduced.
Bit 27: Enable abort during error recovery.
If set, abort request will be honored during error recovery.
Note that this bit only applies for single-block error
recovery. For non single-block error recovery, abort of
error recovery is already allowed.
Bits 28-31: Unused.
To Disable All Retries:
Clear bit 18
Set bits 6, 7, and 8
To Disable OTF Correction:
Set bits 10, 11, 12, and 13
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: If this parameter is not entered, the current error recovery options
will be used.
Output Data:
where
as follows.
"Error Recovery Info:
"
"
"
"
"
P0:
P0:
P0:
P0:
P0:
Config
Config
Config
Config
Config
0
1
2
3
4
"
"
"
"
P1:
P1:
P1:
P1:
Mode
Mode
Mode
Mode
(Default Normal)"
(Default Full)"
(Max Normal)"
(Max Full)"
0
1
2
3
(Normal)"
(Format User Partition)"
(Format System Partition)"
(Full)"
(Customer)"
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
" P1: Mode 4 (Min Normal)"

" P1: Mode 5 (Min Full)"
" P1: Mode 6 (Customer)"
or
or
" P2: Max Read Retry Level = cc"

" P3: Max Write Retry Level = dd"
" P7: Options = eeeeee"
"
"
B26: (1) Enable R/W allowd to use RAW"

B26: (0) Disable R/W allowd to use RAW"
or
"
"
B25: (1) Enable Recovered Servo Sk Err Reporting"

B25: (0) Disable Recovered Servo Sk Err Reporting"
or
"
"
B24: (1) Disable Extended WUS Err Retries"

B24: (0) Enable Extended WUS Err Retries"
or
"
"
B22: (1) Enable Max Retries In Non-User Partition"

B22: (0) Disable Max Retries In Non-User Partition"
or
"
"
B21: (1) Enable Max Write Retries (P6: %ff)"

B21: (0) Disable Max Write Retries (P6: %ff)"
or
"
"
B20: (1) Enable Max Read Retries (P6: %ff)"

B20: (0) Disable Max Read Retries (P6: %ff)"
or
"
"
B19: (1) Disable P-Fast"

B19: (0) Enable P-Fast"
or
"
"
B18: (1) Enable Single Retry"

B18: (0) Disable Single Retry"
or
"
"
B17: (1) Disable Trk Integrity Err Retry"

B17: (0) Enable Trk Integrity Err Retry"
or
"
"
B16: (1) Enable OTF ECC T-Level (P5: gg)"

B16: (0) Disable OTF ECC T-Level (P5: gg)"
or
"
"
B15: (1) Disable Initial RW Access"

B15: (0) Enable Initial RW Access"
or
"
"
B14: (1) Enable Selected Err Recovery Step (P4: hh)"

B14: (0) Disable Selected Err Recovery Step (P4: hh)"
or
"
"
B13: (1) Disable OTF on Full Retry Steps"

B13: (0) Enable OTF on Full Retry Steps"
or
"
"
B12: (1) Disable OTF on Full-Hidden Retry Steps"

B12: (0) Enable OTF on Full-Hidden Retry Steps"
or
"
"
B11: (1) Disable OTF on Normal Retry Steps"

B11: (0) Enable OTF on Normal Retry Steps"
or
"
"
B10: (1) Disable OTF on Initial Access"

B10: (0) Enable OTF on Initial Access"
or
"
"
B09: (1) Disable undo of Retry Tweaks"

B09: (0) Enable undo of Retry Tweaks"
or
"
"
B08: (1) Disable Full Retries"

B08: (0) Enable Full Retries"
or
"
"
B07: (1) Disable Full-Hidden Retries"

B07: (0) Enable Full-Hidden Retries"
or
"
"
B06: (1) Disable Normal Retries"

B06: (0) Enable Normal Retries"
or
"
"
B05: (1) Enable Early Err Recovery Exit"

B05: (0) Disable Early Err Recovery Exit"
or
"
"
B04: (1) Enable Restricted Servo Flaw Coasting during Write" or

B04: (0) Disable Restricted Servo Flaw Coasting during Write"
"
"
B03: (1) Enable Restricted Servo Flaw Coasting during Read"

B03: (0) Disable Restricted Servo Flaw Coasting during Read"
or
"
"
B02: (1) Enable xfer of Uncorrectable Sectors"

B02: (0) Disable xfer of Uncorrectable Sectors"
or
"
"
B01: (1) Enable Min OTF ECC Correction"

B01: (0) Disable Min OTF ECC Correction"
or
"
"
B00: (1) Enable Max OTF ECC Correction"

B00: (0) Disable Max OTF ECC Correction"
or
where
cc
is the maximum Read Retry Level for the current Error Recovery Mode
dd
is the maximum Write Retry Level for the current Error Recovery Mode
eeeeee are the Error Recovery Options that are selected for the current Error
Recovery Mode
ff
is the Maximum User Partion Retry Count for the current Error Recovery Mode
gg
is the ECC T-Level to be used for On-The-Fly Correction for the current Error
Recovery Mode
hh
is the Selected Error Retry Step for the current Error Recovery Mode
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Added support for "options" changes (only if DERP is disabled).
(DiagError).
Set Seek Speed (Level 4 'u')
Description:
This command sets the JIT seek speed to be used for future diagnostic seek, read and
write operations.
Quick Help:
"SetSkSpeed, u[Opts],[SkSpeed]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Options.
This parameter specifies options for modifying the Diagnostic Seek Speed.
0 = Display current Diagnostic Seek Speed status
Selecting this option will display the current Diagnostic Seek Speed
status.
1 = Enable Diagnostic Seek Speed specified by Parameter 1
Selecting this option will enable the Seek Speed specified by Parameter 1
for future diagnostic seek, read and write operations.
2 = Disable Diagnostic Seek Speed
Selecting this option will disable the Diagnostic Seek Speed. This
will allow the Read/Write subsystem to pick the optimum Seek Speed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 2
Default: 0 (Display current Diagnostic Seek Speed status)

1 - Seek Speed.
If Parameter o is equal to 1, this parameter specifies the JIT speed to be
used for future diagnostic seek, read and write operations. The JIT seek
speed decreases as the parameter value increases, therefore a value of 0
selects the fastest JIT seek speed. If a value is entered that is greater
than the maximum value supported, the slowest supported JIT seek speed will
be selected.
Type:
Range:
0 to FFh
Default: 0 (Fastest JIT Seek Speed )
Output Data:
where
"Diag Seek Speed c enabled"
"Diag Seek Speed disabled"
or
where
c is the Diagnostic Seek Speed that is currently selected.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Set Test Space (All Levels 'A')
Description:
The Set Test Space command configures the diagnostic Test Space based on the parameters
entered.
Quick Help:
"SetTestSpace, A[OptsOrParmSelect],[ParmValue],[AddrType],[HdForCylLimit]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Test Space Parameter select / Test Space Options low.
If Parameter 0 bit 3 is set, Parameter 0 bits 2-0 specify the Test Space
Parameter to be modified and Parameter 1 contains the new parameter value.
If Parameter 0 bit 3 is cleared, Parameter 0 bits 7-4 and 2-0 select the
following Test Space Options. If Parameter 0 is not entered, the Test Space
will not be modified and the current Test Space configuration will be
displayed.
Bit F-B: not used
Bit A: Sequential 80% and Random 20%
If set, the cylinder and head address will be updated sequentially
80% of the time and randomly 20% of the time.
Bit 9: Random Transfer Length
If set, a random transfer length will be used for read/write
operations.
Bit 8: Random Starting Sector
If set, a random starting sector will be used for read/write
operations. If cleared, read/write operations will start at
sector 0.
Bit 7: Random Data
If set, random data will be used for disk write operations. If
cleared, the existing buffer data will be used for write operations.
Bit 6: Sequential Out
If set, the cylinder and head address will be updated sequentially
from the Inner Diameter to the Outer Diameter. If cleared, the
cylinder and head address will be updated sequentially from the
Outer Diameter to the Inner Diameter.
Bit 5: Odd Cylinders
If set, only odd numbered cylinders will be accessed.
Bit 4: Even Cylinders

If set, only even numbered cylinders will be accessed.
Bit 3: Update Test Space Parameter
If set, bits 7-4 will not be used and bits 2-0 will select the
following Test Space Parameters to be modified:
0 = Set Minimum Cylinder to Parameter 1 value.
1 = Set Maximum Cylinder to Parameter 1 value.
2 = Set Maximum Head to Parameter 1 value.
3 = Set Minimum LBA to Parameter 1 value.
4 = Set Maximum LBA to Parameter 1 value.
5 = Select the default Test Space.
6 = Set Minimum Head to Parameter 1 value.
7 = Set Target Buffer Sector Offset to Parameter 1 value.
Bit 2: Random Cylinder and / or Head
If Bit 1 (All Cylinders) is set and this bit is set, all cylinders
(Minimum Cylinder to Maximum Cylinder) will be accessed in a
pseudo-random fashion. If Bit 1 (All Cylinders) is set and this
bit is cleared, all cylinders (Minimum Cylinder to Maximum Cylinder)
will be accessed in a sequentially fashion. If Bit 1 (All Cylinders)
is cleared and this bit is set or cleared, only the current cylinder
will be accessed.
If Bit 0 (All Heads) is set and this bit is set, all heads (Minimum
Head to Maximum Head) will be accessed in a pseudo-random fashion.
If Bit 0 (All Heads) is set and this bit is cleared, all heads (Minimum
Head to Maximum Head) will be accessed in a sequentially fashion. If
Bit 0 (All Heads) is cleared and this bit is set or cleared, only the
current head will be accessed.
Bit 1: All Cylinders
If set, all cylinders (Minimum Cylinder to Maximum Cylinder) will be
accessed. If cleared, only the current cylinder will be accessed.
If this bit is set, Bit 2 will specify if the cylinder address is to be
updated randomly or sequentially.
Bit 0: All Heads
If set, all heads (Minimum Head to Maximum Head) will be accessed.
If cleared, only the current head will be accessed.
If this bit is set, Bit 2 will specify if the head address is to be
updated randomly or sequentially.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
1 - Test Space Parameter value.

If Parameter 0 bit 3 is set, Parameter 0 bits 2-0 specify the Test Space
Parameter to be modified and Parameter 1 contains the new parameter value.
If Parameter 0 bit 3 is cleared, Parameter 1 is not used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: None
2 - Test Space Address Type.
When specifying a new Test Space minimum or maximum address, this parameter
specifies the type of address as follows.
0 = User Area
1 = System Area
2 = Physical
For example:
If Parameter 2 is equal to 0 (User Area) and a new maximum cylinder address
is being specified (Parameter 0 equal to 9), Parameter 1 will specify the
new maximum logical cylinder address for commands that access the User Area
in LLL CHS mode.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 1 (System Area) and a new maximum cylinder address
is being specified (Parameter 0 equal to 9), Parameter 1 will specify the
new maximum logical cylinder address for commands that access the System Area
in LLL CHS mode.
If Parameter 2 is equal to 2 (Physical) and a new maximum cylinder address is
being specified (Parameter 0 equal to 9), Parameter 1 will specify the maximum
physical cylinder address for commands that use PLP CHS or PLP CHW address
modes.
Type:
Range:
0 to 2
Default: 0 (User Area)

3 - Head Address of Minimum or Maximum Cylinder.
When specifying a new Test Space minimum or maximum cylinder address (Parameter 0
equal to 8 or 9), this parameter specified the head address for which the minimum
or maximum cylinder address is to be set. This parameter is not used if the
minimum or maximum cylinder address is not being set.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum head address
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the Test Space Limits for the currently selected Address Modes
will be displayed as follows:
One of the following strings will be displayed to indicate the diagnostic address
mode that is currently selected.
"User LBA"
"User LLL CHS"
"User LLP CHW"
"System LBA"
"System LLL CHS"
"System LLP CHW"
"PLP CHS"
"PLP CHW"
or
or
or
or
or
or
or
This may be followed by one or more of the following strings indicating which Test
Space options are selected.
"80% Rnd 20% Seq"
(Update the Cylinder and Head Address randomly 80% of

the time and sequentially 20% of the time)
"Rnd Cyls"
(Update the Cylinder Address randomly)
"Rnd Hds"
(Update the Head Address randomly)
"Seq Out"
(Update the Cylinder and Head Address sequentially outward

from ID to OD)
"Seq In"
(Update the Cylinder and Head Address sequentially inward

from OD to ID)
"Even Cyls"
(Only test even numbered cylinders)
"Odd Cyls"
(Only test odd numbered cylinders)
"Rnd Sec"
(Update the Sector address or LBA randomly)
"Rnd Wedge"
(Update the Wedge address randomly)
"Rnd Lngth"
(Use a random Transfer Length for read and write operations)
"Rnd Data"
(Use random data for write operations)
This will be followed by strings indicating the range of addresses being tested.
For the User LBA and System LBA address modes, the followed string indicates the
range of LBAs being tested.
"LBAs cccccccc - dddddddd"
where
cccccccc is the minimum LBA to be tested
dddddddd is the maximum LBA to be tested
For all other address modes, the following strings indicate the range of heads and
cylinders being tested.
"Hd e"
(when testing a single head)
"Hds f - g"
(when testing a range of heads)
"Cyl hhhhhh"
(when testing a single cylinder)
"Cyls iiiiii - jjjjjj"
(when testing a range of cylinders)
where
e is the address of the single head being tested
f is the address of the first head being tested
g is the address of the last head being tested
hhhhhh is the address of the single cylinder being tested
iiiiii is the address of the first cylinder being tested
jjjjjj is the address of the last cylinder being tested
The Test Space Limits for all Address Modes will be displayed as follows:
"All Addr Modes"
"User LBA Mode
" LBAs kkkkkkkk - mmmmmmmm"
"System LBA Mode
" LBAs nnnnnnnn - pppppppp"
"User LLL CHS and User LLP CHW Mode
" Hd q Cyls rrrrrr - ssssss"
"System LLL CHS and System LLP CHW Mode
" Hd t Cyls uuuuuu - vvvvvv"
"PLP CHS and User PLP CHW Mode
" Hd w Cyls xxxxxx - yyyyyy"
(repeated for each head in the Test Space)

where
kkkkkkkk is the minimum User Area LBA that will be accessed by commands that use
User LBA Address Mode
mmmmmmmm is the maximum User Area LBA that will be accessed by commands that use
User LBA Address Mode
nnnnnnnn is the minimum System Area LBA that will be accessed by commands that
use System LBA Address Mode
pppppppp is the maximum System Area LBA that will be accessed by commands that
use System LBA Address Mode
q
is a Logical Head Address that can be accessed by commands that use

User LLL CHS or User LLP CHW Address Modes
rrrrrr
is the minimum User Area Logical Cylinder Address on the specified head
that will be accessed by commands that use User LLL CHS or User LLP CHW
Address Modes
ssssss
is the maximum User Area Logical Cylinder Address on the specified head
that will be accessed by commands that use User LLL CHS or User LLP CHW
Address Modes
is a Logical Head Address that will be accessed by commands that use

System LLL CHS or System LLP CHW Address Modes
uuuuuu
is the minimum System Area Logical Cylinder Address that will be accessed
by commands that use System LLL CHS or System LLP CHW Address Modes
vvvvvv
is the maximum System Area Logical Cylinder Address that will be accessed
by commands that use System LLL CHS or System LLP CHW Address Modes
is a Logical Head Address that will be accessed by commands that use PLP
CHS or PLP CHW Address Modes
xxxxxx
is the minimum Physical Cylinder Address on the specified head that will
be accessed by commands that use PLP CHS or PLP CHW Address Modes
yyyyyy
is the maximum Physical Cylinder Address on the specified head that will
be accessed by commands that use PLP CHS or PLP CHW Address Modes
Following the display above, the Target Buffer Sector Offset will be displayed.
"Buffer Sector Offset bbbbbbbb"
where
bbbbbbbb is the Target Buffer Sector Offset at which from the beginning of
diagnostic Read/Write buffer the next Read/Write diagnostic command will
transfer data to or from.
Examples:
The following command displays without modifying the Test Space that is currently
selected:
F3 2>A
The following commands specify how the target address is to be updated:
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>A1
2>A2
2>A3
2>A5
2>A6
2>A7
(single cylinder, single head)

(single cylinder, sequential heads)
(sequential inward cylinders, single head)
(sequential inward cylinders, sequential heads)
(single cylinder, random heads)
(random cylinders, single head)
(random cylinders, random heads)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A12
2>A13
2>A22
2>A23
(sequential
(sequential
(sequential
(sequential
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A16
2>A17
2>A26
2>A27
(random
(random
(random
(random
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A42
2>A43
2>A52
2>A53
2>A62
2>A63
(sequential
(sequential
(sequential
(sequential
(sequential
(sequential
inward
inward
inward
inward
even cylinders, single head)

even cylinders, sequential heads)
odd cylinders, single head)
odd cylinders, sequential heads)

even cylinders, random heads)
odd cylinders, random heads)
outward
outward
outward
outward
outward
outward
cylinders, single head)

cylinders, sequential heads)
even cylinders, sequential heads)
odd cylinders, sequential heads)
The following commands set the Test Space limits:
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A8,123,,0
2>A9,234,,0
2>A8,567,,1
2>A9,890,,1
2>A8,11,1,0
2>A9,23,1,0
2>A8,567,2,0
2>A9,876,2,0
2>AA,3
2>AB,4567
2>AC,9876
2>AB,223,1
2>AC,7845,1
2>AE,1
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
(sets
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
the
minimum
maximum
minimum
maximum
minimum
maximum
minimum
maximum
maximum
minimum
maximum
minimum
maximum
minimum
user logical cylinder for head 0 to 123)

system logical cylinder for head 0 to 11)
system logical cylinder for head 0 to 23)
physical cylinder for head 0 to 567)
physical cylinder for head 0 to 876)
head to 3)
user LBA to 4567)
user LBA to 9876)
system LBA to 223)
system LBA to 7845)
head to 1)
The following command resets the Test Space to its default state:
F3 2>AD
The following command sets the Target Buffer Sector Offset to 0
F3 2>AF,0
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
Initial revision.
Modified for VBAR to support minimum and maximum cylinder address values
for each head.
Added new capability that enables users to set the Target Buffer Sector Offset
to any value they want.
(DiagError).
0002.0001
0011.0000
Set Track Format (Level 7 'K')
Description:
This command configures the track layout based on the specified track format type.
Quick Help:
"SetTrackFormat, K[UserAreaTrkFormatType],[SysAreaTrkFormatType]";
Input Parameters:
0 - User Partition Track Format Type.
This parameter specifies the track format type to be applied to user
media partition.
0 = Normal Track Format - multiple sectors per wedge w/ splits
1 = No Splits Format - multiple sectors per wedge w/o splits
2 = Single Sector Per Wedge Format
Type:
Range:
0, 1, or 2
Default: 0
1 - System Partition Track Format Type.

This parameter specifies the track format type to be applied to system
media partition.
0 = Normal Track Format - multiple sectors per wedge w/ splits
1 = No Splits Format - multiple sectors per wedge w/o splits
2 = Single Sector Per Wedge Format
Type:
Range:
0, 1, or 2
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Set Tracking Offset (Levels 2, 4 'K')
Description:
This command applies an offset to the servo system and then performs a seek to the
specified offset for the current track and head. The type of seek (Read, Write or
Write Header) will be the same as the last seek performed.
Quick Help:
"SetTrackingOffset, K[OffsetValue],[PersOrTempOpt],[UnitsOpt],[ChanReload]";
Input Parameters:
This parameter is a signed 16-bit number representing the amount of tracking
offset to apply in the servo system. Parameter 2 will indicate whether the offset
is in units of 1/256th, a.k.a. Q8 format, or 0.1% of the servo or data track width.
Parameter 2 will also indicate whether the offset is in servo tracks or in data tracks
Type:
Signed 16-bit value
Range:
0x8000 to 0x7FFF
Default: 0
1 - Temporary or Persistent Track Follow Offset option.

This parameter specifies if the Track Follow Offset value is persistent or
temporary. If this parameter is equal to 0, the offset value is temporary and
will only remain in effect until the next seek is performed. If this parameter
is equal to 1, the offset will be persistent and will remain in effect for all
subsequent seeks until reset.
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: 0 (Offset is temporary)

This parameter specifies the units of the Track Follow Offset value.
Bits 7-2: not used
Bit 1: Servo or Data Track Width
If this bit
Parameter 0
If this bit
Parameter 0
is equal to 0, the Track Follow Offset value specified in the

will be in data track width.
is equal to 1, the Track Follow Offset value specified in the
will be in servo track width.
Bit 0: Unit Selection.

If this
1/256th
If this
0.1% of
bit is equal
of the servo
bit is equal
the servo or
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
to 0, the specified offset will be in units of

or data track width, a.k.a. Q8 format.
to 1, the specified offset will be in units of
data track width.
Default: 0 (Offset is in units of 1/256th of the data track width)

3 - Reload Channel Parameters After Setting Track Offset option.
This parameter enables or disables reloading the channel parameters after the
track offset is set. If this parameter is equal to 0, the channel parameters
will not be reloaded into the channel registers. If this parameter is equal
to 1, the channel parameters will be reloaded into the channel registers.
Type:
Range:
0 or 1
Default: 0 (disable reloading the channel parameters in the channel registers)
Output Data:
and
or
where
performed
performed
performed
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:
Enables
NA
Enables
Enables
NA
NA
Enables
NA

follows.
or
or
where

or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To persistently apply the servo tracking offset in the amount of 256/256th of data track wi
in positive direction
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S1000
F3 2>K100,1
Example #2:
To persistently apply the servo tracking offset in the amount of 100% of data track width
in negative direction
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S1000
F3 2>KFC18,1,1
Example #3:
To persistently apply the servo tracking offset in the amount of 256/256th of servo track w
in negative direction
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S1000
F3 2>KFF00,1,2
Example #4:
To persistently apply the servo tracking offset in the amount of 100% of a servo track widt
in positive direction
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S1000
F3 2>K3E8,1,3
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Added an option flag to allow the offset input in servo tracks.
(DiagError).
Slow Write CHS (Level E 'w')
Description:
This command writes data to the disk starting at the specified sector on the target
track for the specified number of sectors. The sectors are written consecutively
with the specified number of sectors and then followed by the skip of the specified
number of sectors to cool down the head. The sectors are written with the data
contained in the Diagnostic Write Buffer.
Quick Help:
"SlowWrChs, w[Sec],[NumSecs],[ConSec],[Skip],[UnitOfSkip]";
Input Parameters:
sector address of the first sector to write, else this parameter contains the
User Area logical sector address of the first sector to write.
Type:
Range:
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the number of total sectors to write.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: If the Sector Address was entered and the Transfer Length was not
entered, then only the specified sector will be written.
If both the Sector Address and Transfer Length are not entered, then
the Transfer Length will be set based on the Test Space that is
selected. If the Random Transfer Length option is selected, a random
value will be used that is less than or equal to the number of sectors
remaining on the track. If the Random Transfer Length option is not
selected, the number of sectors remaining on the track will be written.
2 - Consecutive Sectors to be Written.
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive sectors to be written
as a segment.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 1
3 - Skip.
This parameter specifies the amount of skip after the specified consecutive
sector are written. Its unit is decided by Parameter 4.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 1
4 - Unit of Skip.
This parameter specifies the unit of skip. If Parameter 4 is equal to 0, the
skip is specified in the wedges. If its value is 1, the skip is specified in
the sectors. Otherwise, the skip is specified in the time of micro seconds.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 (skip in the wedge)

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
and
or
where

Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where

or
where
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To write a single logical sector

F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 E>w23
Example #2:
To write multiple logical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 E>w23,4
Example #3:
To write all of the logical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 E>w
Example #4:
To write all of the logical sectors on multiple tracks
Note: You must seek to the track before the first one to be written.
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>L,5
E>w
Example #5:
To write a single physical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 E>w32,,,,,1
Example #6:
To write multiple physical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 E>w32,4,,,,1
Example #7:
To write all of the physical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 E>w,,,,,1
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
0011.0001
Added physical sector address flag to write in PLP CHS address mode.
SMART Control (Level 1 'N')
Description:
Performs several diagnostic SMART functions.
Quick Help:
"SmartControl, N[SubCmd],[SubCmdParm0],[SubCmdParm1]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Serial Port Command.
This parameter defines which command will be used on the SMART Serial Port. The
following are the allowable commands (red indicates that the command is unsupported).
0x00: TOGGLE_SMART - toggles SMART on/off.
0x01: INITIALIZE_SMART_DATA - initializes SMART statistics data (both in RAM and SMART
sectors). Also initializes Fast Flush and Media Cache on the disk.
0x02: UPDATE_SMART_ATTRIBUTES - updates SMART's attributes.
0x03: SET_CLEAR_PREFAILURE_BIT - sets/clears specified pre-failure warranty bit.
0x04: INITIALIZE_SMART - is the same as INITIALIZE_SMART_DATA.
0x05: DUMP_SMART_ATTRIBUTES - retrieves SMART's attributes.
0x06: DUMP_SMART_THRESHOLDS - retrieves SMART's thresholds.
0x07: DUMP_SMART_GLIST - retrieves the G-List.
0x08: DUMP_CE_LOG - retrieves the critical event log.
0x09: DUMP_PENDING_LIST - retrieves the pending list.
0x0B: START_SHORT_DST - start the short DST after next power up or ^T.
0x0C: START_LONG_DST - start the long DST after next power up or ^T.
0x10: DUMP_2_HR_LOG - retrieves the 2 hr log.
0x23: CLEAR_PERSISTENT_INFO - clears persistent information.
0xFF: NO_COMMAND
Type:
Range:
0x00 to 0x23
Default: None
1 - Variable Parameter
Multi-purpose parameter. Used in command 01 to initialize Fast Flush and Media cache.
Used in command 03 as the number of the attribute to change.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
2 - Boolean Bit Value.
Used in command 03 to set/clear the boolean value for the bit.
Type:
Boolean value
Range:
0 to 0x1
Default: None
Output Data:
where
N1 - initialize Smart data
N5 - display attribute values
N6 - display threshold values
F3 1>N5
Att
Num Flgs normlzd worst
1 000F 64
64
3 0003 64
64
4 0032 64
64
5 0033 64
64
7 000F 64
FD
9 0032 64
64
A 0013 64
64
C 0032 64
64
B8 0032 64
64
BB 0032 64
64
BC 0032 64
FD
BD 003A 64
64
BE 0022 46
46
C2 0022 1E
28
C3 001A 64
64
C5 0012 64
64
C6 0010 64
64
- etc
raw
00000000000000
00000000000000
00000000000001
00000000000000
00000000000001
00000000000000
00000000000000
00000000000001
00000000000000
00000000000000
00000000000000
00000000000000
0000001E1E001E
00001E0000001E
00000000000000
00000000000000
00000000000000
F3 1>N6
Att Thresh
1
6
3
0
4
14
5
24
7
1E
9
0
- etc
N8 - display critical event log
F3 1>N8
dec
Hours
2103
2103
2103
2103
2103
2103
LBA
10000
10002
10004
10006
100000
100000
R
D
D
D
D
23
23
Theta
8E6F
8EB0
8EF1
8F32
3D2B
3D2B
Z
0
0
0
0
1
1
EC
C4090081
C4090081
C3160080
C3160080
80
C3160080
Cmd
35
35
25
25
25
35
DERP
error DERP
type retry temp type
FF
FF
0 recovered write
FF
FF
0 recovered write
FF
FF
0 data scrubbed
FF
FF
0 data scrubbed
FF
FF
0 marked as BBM
FF
FF
0 write BBM data scrubbed
2103
2103
2103
2103
2103
2103
12000
12000
13000
13000
- 217CAD77
- 217CAD78
FF57
FF57
FF57
FF57
517E
517E
7405
7405
7445
7445
B2C
B51
2
2
2
2
5
5
C4090081
C4090081
C3160080
C3160080
80
80
35
35
35
35
EC
EC
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
FF
0
0
23
23
23
23
wedge reallocated
reallocated
RAW rewrite
RAW reallocated
BGMS marked as BBM
BGMS marked as BBM
Note that the first N entries in the log are preserved from when the
drive entered service. The remaining entries form a circular buffer
where new entries will overwrite old entries when the log
fills up. To find the value of N, see the approriate developer.
What columns mean:
LBA
LBA of log entry
R
physical cylinder normalized to range 0 - max physical cylinder
value shown in DECIMAL not hex
Theta
physical sector number normalized to range 0 - FFFF
Z
head number
EC
error code of log entry
Cmd
interface command prior to event
error type DER error type
retry
DER retry
temp
temperature at time of event
type
text description of log entry type
For further information on critical event log
types, please find the developer of the code
that added the log entry.
Revision History:
0001.0000
Initial revision.
0002.0000
Added display of raw data to the SMART data display.
00011.0000 Combined the PSG Diagnostic Error Codes (PSGDEC) and the Diagnostic External
(DiagError).
0011.0001
Added support for SMART Clear Persistent Information (23)
Special Batch File Function (All Levels '*')
Description:
This command performs the specified Batch File function.
Quick Help:
"SpecialBatchFileFunction, *[FuncId],[FuncParm0],[FuncParm1]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Batch File Function ID.
This parameter selects one of the following special Batch File function to
be performed.
0 = No operation.
1 = Pause the execution of the batch file until input is received from the
user via the Serial Port interface.
2 = Delay the number of milliseconds specified by Parameter 1.

3 = Branch batch file execution to the label specified by Parameter 1.
4 = Increment the head address and branch batch file execution to the
label specified by Parameter 1, if the head address did not wrap.
5 = Clear the display screen.
6 = Stop batch file execution if an error occurred.
7 = Set the batch file Loop Count specified by Parameter 2 to the value
8 = Decrement the batch file Loop Count specified by Parameter 2 and,
if the Loop Count is not equal to zero, branch batch file execution
to the label specified by Parameter 1.
9 = Clear the expected batch file error information.
A = Updates the expected batch file error information with the Diagnostic
Error Code specified by Parameter 1, the Minimum Count specified by
Parameter 2 and the Maximum Count specified by Parameter 3.
B = Display the Active Error Log and compare its contents against the
expected batch file errors to determine if the batch file failed.
Type:
Range:
0 to B hex
Default: 0
1 - Special Batch File Function Parameter.
This parameter specifies additional information required by the special Batch
File function selected by Parameter 0.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0, 1, 5, 9 or B this parameter will not be used.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 2, this parameter specifies the number of milliseconds
to delay.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 3, 4 or 8, this parameter specifies the number of the
label to which batch file execution is to branch, when the specified condition is
satisfied.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 6 and this parameter is entered, it specifies the
Diagnostic Error Code on which Batch File execution is to be terminated.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 6 and this parameter is not entered, Batch File
execution will be terminated on any error that occurs.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 7, this parameter specifies the value to which the
batch file Loop Count is to be set.
If Parameter 0 is equal to A, this parameter specifies the expected Diagnostic
Error Code associated with the error that is expected.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF, if Millisecond Delay

0 to 0xFFFFFFFF, if Loop Count Value
0 to 0xF,
if Label Number
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF, if Diagnostic Error Code

Default: None
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 or B this parameter will not
be used.
If Parameter 0 is equal to 7 or 8, this parameter specifies the number of the
batch file loop count to be set or decremented.
If Parameter 0 is equal to A, this parameter specifies the minimum number of
times the error specified by Parameter 1 is expected to occur. Setting this
parameter to zero indicates that the error may occur but is not required to
occur. Setting this parameter to a value greater than zero indicates that the
batch file is attempting to force the error. In this case an error that occurs
less than the specified number of times will be considered to be a failing
condition.
Type:
Range:
0 to 3,
0 to 0xFFFF,
if Loop Count Value

if Minimum Error Count
Default: 0
If Parameter 0 is equal to 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or B this parameter will
not be used.
If Parameter 0 is equal to A, this parameter specifies the maximum number of
times the error specified by Parameter 1 is expected to occur. If the error
occurs more than the specified number of times this will be considered to be a
failing condition.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
None
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Spin Down and Reset Drive (Level 1 'e')
Description:
This command spins down the drive, waits the specified number of milliseconds and
jumps to the Power On Reset function or the Boot Strap Loader. When jumping to
the Power On Reset function, a Control Z command will be required to enable the
Diagnostic Mode commands following the completion of the reset.
Quick Help:
"SpinDownAndResetDrive, e[MsecDelay],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Delay After Spin Down.
This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to delay after spinning down
and before resetting the drive.
Type:
Range:
0x1388 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0x1388 (5000 msec or 5 seconds)

1 - Jump to Boot Strap Loader option.
If this parameter is equal to 0x0F, the code will jump to the Boot Strap Loader
after spinning down the drive. If this parameter is not equal to 0x0F, the code
will jump to the Power On Reset function after spinning down the drive.
Type:
Signed 8-bit value
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: None
Output Data:
The following string will be output to indicate that the drive is in the process
of spinning down.
"Spinning Down"
When the spin down is complete, the following information will be displayed.
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
When delaying following spin down, the following string will be displayed.
"Delaying eeee msec"
where
eeee is the length of the delay in milliseconds
After the delay is complete, one of the following strings will be output to indicate
that the reset is being performed.
"Jumping to Power On Reset"
"Jumping to Boot Loader"
or
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Spin Down Drive (Levels 2, 3, 7, 8, F 'Z')
Description:
This command spins the drive down.
Quick Help:
"SpinDownDrive, Z";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
In addition, one of the following strings will be output to indicate the current Spin
State.
"Spin Up held prior to Unlatch"
"Spin Up held prior to Demod Sync"
"Spin Up held prior to Track Follow"
"Spin Up Complete"
"Spin Error"
"Invalid Spin State"
or
or
or
or
or
or
The elapsed time for the spin operation will be displayed as follows.
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
If a spin error occurred, the following additional information will be displayed.

"R/W Status c R/W Error dddddddd"
where
If a spin error occurred and the Verbose Formatted ASCII Data Output Mode is selected,
the Verbose Mode option bits will enable the following data to be output when set.
Bit 0-6:
NA
Bit 7:
Enable the Servo Event Log to be displayed
Bits 31-8: NA
If Bit 7 is set, the contents of the Servo Event Log will be displayed as follows.
"Servo Event Log"
"cccc cccc cccc ... cccc" (repeated until all entries have been displayed)
where
cccc is a 16-bit Servo Event Log entry
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Spin Up Drive (Levels 2, 3, 7, 8, F 'U')
Description:
The command spins up the drive. Optionally, the spin up operation can be paused
in several intermediate states.
Quick Help:
"SpinUpDrive, U[HoldState],[Hd],[Cyl]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Spin Up Hold State.

This parameter specifies the state in which the Spin Up operation is to be held.
0 = Spin up and attempt to track follow on the default cylinder and head.
1 = Advance to the next Spin Hold State.
2 = Release the Spin Hold State. If this option is selected the drive will
spin up to completion and attempt to track follow on the specified cylinder
and head.
3 = Spin up and hold with the actuator latched.
4 = Spin up, unlatch the actuator and hold prior to attempting to synchronize
the demodulator to the data on the disk.
5 = Spin up, unlatch the actuator, synchronize the demodulator to the data on
the disk and hold prior to attempting to track follow.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
If the Spin Hold States are being used (Parameter 0 not equal to 0), this
parameter specifies the address of the logical head on which the spin up
operation will attempt to synchronize the demodulator and / or track follow.
If the Spin Hold States are not being used (Parameter 0 not entered or equal
to 0), this parameter specifies the address of the logical head to which a
seek will be performed after the drive is spun up.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: First logical head

If the Spin Hold States are being used (Parameter 0 not equal to 0), this
parameter specifies the address of the physical cylinder on which the spin
up operation will attempt to track follow. If the Spin Hold States are not
being used (Parameter 0 not entered or equal to 0), this parameter specifies
the address of the physical cylinder to which a seek will be performed after
the drive is spun up.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: First user area physical cylinder
Output Data:
where
In addition, one of the following strings will be output to indicate the current Spin
State.
"Spin Up held prior to Unlatch"
"Spin Up held prior to Demod Sync"
"Spin Up held prior to Track Follow"
"Spin Up Complete"
"Spin Error"
"Invalid Spin State"
or
or
or
or
or
or
The elapsed time for the spin operation will be displayed as follows.
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
If a spin error occurred, the following additional information will be displayed.

"R/W Status c R/W Error dddddddd"
where
If a spin error occurred and the Verbose Formatted ASCII Data Output Mode is selected,
the Verbose Mode option bits will enable the following data to be output when set.
Bit 0-6:
NA
Bit 7:
Enable the Servo Event Log to be displayed
Bits 31-8: NA
If Bit 7 is set, the contents of the Servo Event Log will be displayed as follows.
"Servo Event Log"
"cccc cccc cccc ... cccc" (repeated until all entries have been displayed)
where
cccc is a 16-bit Servo Event Log entry
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Toggle Debug Display Enable (Online Control \)
Description:
This command toggles the Debug Display Enable state.
Quick Help:
"ToggleDebugDisplayEnable";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
If the Debug Display is enabled, the following message will be displayed.
"Debug Display enabled"
If the Debug Display is disabled, the following message will be displayed.
"Debug Display disabled"
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Toggle Diag Idle Mode (Online Control P)
Description:
This command toggles the selected idle mode features. If the selected features are
enabled, this command will disable them. If the selected features are disabled, this
command will enable them.
Features are selected [ and enabled ] by being enabled with the level 2 M command.
Quick Help:
"ToggleDiagIdleMode";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:

where
If no error occurred, then the following will be displayed:
Dithering
TCC
PFast
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
xxx
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
ctl-P
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
yyyyyyyyyyy
Where:
xxx is either "On" or "Off"
yyyyyyyyyyy is either "toggles" or "won't toggle"
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Toggle EIB-Specific R/W Tracing (Online {)
Description:
This command is used to control the display of Read/Write Retry Tracing Characters using
the serial port, formatted specifically for use with the Error Injection Board (EIB).
Several modes can be selected through the setting of the bits S T R:
S T R | Display Mode
*************************************************************************
0 X X | Vismux signals Enabled during Read/Write of a System Sector
1 X X | Vismux signals Disabled during Read/Write of a System Sector
X 0 1 | Retry number displayed. (see example below)
X 1 0 | Tagged or delimited retry number displayed. (see example below)
example: Retry number displayed - for each retry, output the mode (R/W) and the retry number.
R0001R0002R0003 or W0001W0002W0003
example: Tagged retry number - this is the same as Retry Number display with the inclusion
of a unique character '~', which is used to delimit each retry.
~R0001~R0002~R0003 or ~W0001~W0002~W0003
Quick Help:
"ToggleEibTracing";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:

where
"S T R = a b c"
where
"S T R" is an acronym for "Suppress Vismux", "Tagged Retry number", "Retry number"
a is equal to 1 if the Vismux output is supressed during System Sectors
b is equal to 1 if additional tagging characters are added to the Retry number
c is equal to 1 if the Retry number is to be output
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Toggle Interface Command Echo (Online Control V)
Description:
This command toggles the Interface Command Echo state
Quick Help:
"ToggleInterfaceCmdEcho";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
If the Toggle Interface Command Echo is enabled, following will be displayed
"EchoInterfaceCmds: On"
If the Toggle Interface Command Echo is disable, following will be displayed

"EchoInterfaceCmds: Off"
If the Toggle Interface Command Echo is enabled, Interface Command State will be
displayed when a new Command was received on the Native Interface.
For detail format of the Interface Command State please refer Online '~' Diag Command.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Toggle R/W Tracing (Online Control D or Control N)
Description:
This command steps through all possible combinations of enabled / disabled states
for the following three R/W Tracing functions:
Retry Tracing
Command Tracing
Error Tracing
Quick Help:
"ToggleRwTracing";
Input Parameters:
None
Output Data:
where
"e c r = a b c"
where
"e c r" is an acronym for "error", "command", "retry" tracing
a is equal to 1 if error tracing is enabled and 0 if error tracing is disabled
b is equal to 1 if command tracing is enabled and 0 if command tracing is disabled
c is equal to 1 if retry tracing is enabled and 0 if retry tracing is disabled
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate LBA (Level A 'F')
Description:
This command translates the specified Logical Block Address (LBA) to the following:
-
PBA (Physical Block Address)

LLL CHS (Logical Cylinder, Logical Head and Logical Sector)
PLP CHS (Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Sector)
Wedge Address
Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Quick Help:
"XlateLba, F[LbaHi],[LbaLo],[SysAreaOpt],[NumLbas]";
Input Parameters:
0 - LBA or LBA High.
If Parameter 1 is not entered, then this parameter contains the 32-bit Logical
Block Address to be translated. If Parameter 1 is entered, then this parameter
contains the upper 16-bits of the Logical Block Address to be translated.
Area, else it is located in the User Area.
Type:

Range:

Default: 0
1 - LBA Low.
This parameter contains the lower 16-bits of the Logical Block Address to be
translated.
Area, else it is located in the User Area.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, then Parameter 0 is assumed

to specify the entire 32-bit Logical Block Address to be translated.
If any value is entered for this parameter, then the Logical Block Address
specified by Parameters 0 and 1 is located in the System Area, else it is located
in the User Area.

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None
3 - LBA Count.
This value will specify the number of consecutive LBAs to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
If no error occurred, the track information will be displayed as follows.
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
This will be followed by the sector information which will be displayed as follows.
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
LogSec PhySec Wdg SFI
"
"cccccccc dddddddd eeee
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc
is the Logical Block Address (LBA) of the sector within the

User or System Area. All non-defective, non-spare User Area
sectors are numbered consecutively starting with zero.
Defective sectors do not have a valid LBA and will be skipped
when accessing consecutive LBAs. System Area sectors are
number similarly starting with 0.
dddddddd
is the Physical Block Address (PBA)

User or System Area. All User Area
and defective sectors) are numbered
with zero. System Area sectors are
with 0.
eeee
is the Logical Sector address where Logical Sectors do not

include defective sectors that have been slipped or unused
spares.
ffff
is the Physical Sector address where Physical Sectors include

all of the sectors on the track (including those marked as
defective). It should be noted that the Physical Sector address
is skewed from index. This means that the first sector following
index is not guaranteed to be Physical Sector 0 and may be the
second half of split sector.
gggg
is the number of the Servo Burst preceeding the data wedge

that contains the sector.
hhhhhhhh
is the offset in NRZ Symbols from Index.
of the sector within the

sectors (including spare
consecutively starting
number similarly starting
If the sector is split, the following additional information will be displayed.

" Split ppp:qqq bytes at Burst rrrrrr"
where
ppp
is the number of bytes before the split.
qqq
is the number of bytes after the split.
rrrrrr
is the number of the servo burst that splits the sector.
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Added Nominal Cylinder and Radius to the Track Info output.
(DiagError).
Translate Logical Cylinder, Logical Head and Logical Sector (Level A 'c')
Description:
This command translates the specified LLL CHS (Logical Cylinder, Logical Head and
Logical Sector) address to the following:
-
LBA (Logical Block Address)

Wedge Address
Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Quick Help:
"XlateLllChs, c[Cyl],[Hd],[Sec],[SysAreaOpt],[NumSecs]";
Input Parameters:
If Parameter 3 was entered, this parameter specifies a System Area Logical
Cylinder Address to be translated. If Parameter 3 was not entered, this
parameter specifies a User Area Logical Cylinder Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the Logical Head Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
2 - Logical Sector Address.
This parameter specifies the Logical Sector Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum logical sector address on specified track
Default: 0

If any value is entered for this parameter, then Parameters 0 specifies a
System Area Logical Cylinder Address, else it specifies a User Area Logical
Cylinder Address.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
4 - Logical Sector Count.
This value will specify the number of consecutive Logical Sectors to be translated.
(Note: The value entered will be limited to the Logical Sectors remaining on the
track.)
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

with 0.
eeee

spares.
ffff

gggg

hhhhhhhh


where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate Logical Sector (Level 2 'l', Level 3 'q')
Description:
This command translates the specified Logical Sector address on the current track to
the following:
-

Wedge Address
Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Quick Help:
Level 2
"XlateLogSec, l[Sec],[NumSecs]";
Level 3
"XlateLogSec, q[Sec],[NumSecs]";
Input Parameters:
This parameter specifies the address of the Logical Sector on the current
track to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum logical sector address on current track
Default: 0
1 - Logical Sector Count.
This value will specify the number of consecutive Logical Sectors to be translated.
(Note: The value entered will be limited to the Logical Sectors remaining on the
track.)
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

with 0.
eeee

spares.
ffff

gggg

hhhhhhhh


where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate Nominal Cylinder and Logical Head (Level A 'e')
Description:
This command translates the specified Nominal cylinder and logical head address to the followi
- LBA (Logical Block Address)

Wedge Address
Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Quick Help:
"XlateNominalCyl, e[Cyl],[Hd],[Sec],[SysAreaOpt]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Nominal Cylinder Address.
This parameter specifies the Nominal Cylinder Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the Logical Sector Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum logical sector address on specified track
Default: 0
If any value is entered for this parameter, then Parameter 0 specifies a
System Area Logical Cylinder Address, else it specifies a User Area Logical
Cylinder Address.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc


dddddddd

with 0.

eeee

spares.
ffff

gggg

hhhhhhhh

where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate PBA (Level A 'C')
Description:
This command translates the specified Physical Block Address (PBA) to the following:
-

Wedge Address
Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Note: PBA translations are currently only supported for sectors in the User Area.
Quick Help:
"XlatePba, C[PbaHi],[PbaLow],[NumPbas]";
Input Parameters:
0 - PBA or PBA High.
If Parameter 1 is not entered, then this parameter contains the 32-bit Physical
Block Address to be translated. If Parameter 1 is entered, then this parameter
contains the upper 16-bits of the Physical Block Address to be translated.
Type:

Range:

Default: 0
1 - PBA Low.
This parameter contains the lower 16-bits of the Physical Block Address to be
translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffff
Default: None. If this parameter is not entered, then Parameter 0 is assumed

to specify the entire 32-bit Physical Block Address to be translated.
2 - PBA Count.
This value will specify the number of consecutive PBAs to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

with 0.
eeee

spares.
ffff



gggg

hhhhhhhh

where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate Physical Sector (Level 2 'h', Level 3 'p')
Description:
This command translates the specified Physical Sector address on the current track to
the following:
-

Wedge Address
Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Quick Help:
Level 2
"XlatePhySec, h[Sec],[NumSecs]";
Level 3
"XlatePhySec, p[Sec],[NumSecs]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Physical Sector Address.
This parameter specifies the address of the Physical Sector on the current
track to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum physical sector address on current track
Default: 0
1 - Physical Sector Count.
This value will specify the number of consecutive Physical Sectors to be translated.
(Note: The value entered will be limited to the Physical Sectors remaining on the
track.)
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

with 0.
eeee

spares.
ffff

gggg

hhhhhhhh


where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Sector (Level A 'd')
Description:
This command translates the specified PLP CHS (Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and
Physical Sector) address to the following:
-

Wedge Address
Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Quick Help:
"XlatePlpChs, d[Cyl],[Hd],[Sec],[NumSecs]";
Input Parameters:
This parameter specifies the Physical Cylinder Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
2 - Physical Sector Address.
This parameter specifies the Physical Sector Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum physical sector address on specified track
Default: 0
3 - Physical Sector Count.
This value will specify the number of consecutive Physical Sectors to be translated.
(Note: The value entered will be limited to the Physical Sectors remaining on the
track.)
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

with 0.
eeee

spares.
ffff

gggg

hhhhhhhh


where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Wedge (Level A 'f')
Description:
This command translates the specified PLP CHW (Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and
Physical Wedge) address to the following:
-

Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Quick Help:
"XlatePlpChw, f[Cyl],[Hd],[Wdg],[NumWdgs]";
Input Parameters:
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
2 - Physical Wedge Address.
This parameter specifies the Physical Wedge Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum physical wedge address on specified track
Default: 0
3 - Wedge Count.
This value will specify the number of consecutive Wedges to be translated. (Note:
The value entered will be limited to the Wedges remaining on the track.)
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

with 0.
eeee

spares.
ffff

gggg

hhhhhhhh


where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate Symbols From Index (Level A 'D')
Description:
This function translates the specified Physical Cylinder, Logical Head, Starting Symbol
Offset from Index and Symbol Length to the following:

Sector Span
Wedge Address
Wedge Span
Zone Number
Quick Help:
"XlateSfi, D[PhyCyl],[Hd],[Sfi],[NumSfis]";
Input Parameters:
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFF
Default: 0
2 - Symbol From Index.
This parameter specifies the Symbol From Index to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
2 - Length In Symbols.
This parameter specifies the length in symbols to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
SymLen SecLen WdgLen"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh iiiiiiii jjjjjj kkkkkk"
where
cccccccc


dddddddd

with 0.

eeee

spares.
ffff

gggg

hhhhhhhh
iiiiiiii
is the length in NRZ Symbols.
jjjjjj
is the number of consecutive Physical Sectors that contain one

or more of the specified Symbols.
kkkkkk
is the number of consecutive data wedges that contain one or more

of the specified symbols.

where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Translate Wedge (Level 2 't')
Description:
This command translates the specified Physical Wedge address on the current track to
the following:
- LBA (Logical Block Address)

Symbols From Index
Zone Number
Quick Help:
"XlateWedge, t[Wdg],[NumWdgs]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Physical Wedge Address.
This parameter specifies the Physical Wedge Address to be translated.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum physical wedge address on specified track
Default: 0
1 - Wedge Count.
This value will specify the number of consecutive Wedges to be translated. (Note:
The value entered will be limited to the Wedges remaining on the track.)
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xffffffff
Default: 1
Output Data:
where
"Track Info:"
"User
jjjj
"System
jjjj
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

Cylinders.
ee

ff
gggggggg
hhhhhhhh
iiii
jjjj
kkkk

physical sector 0.
llll
mmmm
nnnnnnnn

o.ooooooEoo
"Sector Info:"
"LBA
PBA
"
ffff gggg hhhhhhhh"
where
cccccccc

dddddddd

with 0.
eeee

spares.
ffff

gggg


hhhhhhhh

where
ppp
qqq
rrrrrr
Revision History:
0001.0000
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Write CHS (Levels 2, 7 'W')
Description:
track for the specified number of sectors. The sectors are written with the data
contained in the Diagnostic Write Buffer.
Quick Help:
"WrChs, W[Sec],[NumSecs],,[PhyOpt],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
sector address of the first sector to write, else this parameter contains the
User Area logical sector address of the first sector to write.
Type:
Range:
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive sectors to write.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
then only the specified sector will be written.
of sectors remaining on the track will be written.
2 - not used.
Type:
None
Range:
None
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
4 - Options.
following options.
Bit 4:
Write All Test Space Sectors.

written, else only the sectors specified by Parameters 0 and 1 will
be written.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
If this bit is set and an error occurs, the write operation will
continue and attempt to write all of the requested sectors. Each
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Write the requested sectors,

Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To write a single logical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>W23
Example #2:
To write multiple logical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>W23,4
Example #3:
To write all of the logical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>W
Example #4:
To write all of the logical sectors on multiple tracks
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>L,5
2>W
Example #5:
To write all of the logical sectors on a track and continue on error
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,0
F3 2>W,,,,1
Example #6:
To write all of the logical sectors in the test space and continue on error
F3 2>W,,,,11
Example #7:
To write a single physical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>W32,,,1
Example #8:
To write multiple physical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>W32,4,,1
Example #9:
To write all of the physical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>W,,,1
Example #10:
To write a single logical sector with data at a specific sector offset in the
diagnostic write buffer
with data at the sector offset of 5 in the diagnostic write buffer)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1
2>W23
Example #11:
To rotate the buffer sector offset by 1 and write a single logical sector with data at
the rotated sector offset in the diagnostic write buffer
F3 2>W24,,,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
the parameter 4.
(DiagError).
Write LBA (Level A 'W')
Description:
This command writes data to the disk starting at the specified LBA (Logical Block
Address) for the specified number of LBAs. The data is written from the Diagnostic
Write Buffer.
Quick Help:
"WrLba, W[Lba],[NumLbas],,[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - LBA.
If Parameter 3 bit 5 is set, then this parameter specifies the address of the first
System Area LBA to be written, else it specifies the address of the first User Area
LBA to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum User Area LBA, if parameter 3 bit 5 is set

0 to maximum System Area LBA, if parameter 3 bit 5 is cleared

This parameter specifies the number of consecutive LBAs to written.

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
was not entered, then only the specified LBA will be written.
Target LBA will be written.
2 - not used.
In the ST-10 code, entering this parameter enables a 512-byte block to be
written even if it is marked as alternated or pending. This feature was added
as part of the support for block sizes greater than 512-bytes. This feature is
not currently supported by the platform architecture.
Type:
None
Range:
None
Default: None
3 - Options.
following options.
Bit 5:
Write System Area LBAs.

If this bit is set, then parameter 0 specifies a System Area LBA,
else parameter 0 specifies a User Area LBA.
Bit 4:
Write All Test Space LBAs.

written, else only the LBAs specified by Parameters 0 and 1 will
be written.
Bits 3-2:
not used.
Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
continue and attempt to write all of the requested LBA. Each error
encountered will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Write User Area LBAs,

Write the requested sectors,
Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or

where
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To write a single LBA
F3 A>W51237
Example #2:
To write multiple LBAs
F3 A>W51237,11
Example #3:
To write all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target LBA
F3 A>S51237
F3 A>W
Example #4:
To write all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target LBA
F3 A>S51237
F3 A>W,,,1
Example #5:
To write all of the LBAs in the test space and continue on error
F3 A>W,,,11
Example #6:
To write a single system LBA
F3 A>W1237,,,20
Example #7:
To write multiple system LBAs
F3 A>W1237,11,,20
Example #8:
To write all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target system LBA
F3 A>S1237,,,,,1
F3 A>W,,,20
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Modified to write only the LBAs remaining on the track containing the
target LBA, if the LBA and Transfer Length are not entered by the user.
(DiagError).
Write Long CHS or Write System CHS (Level 2 'w')
Description:
This command performs either a write long of the specified sectors or a System Area
write starting at the specified sector on the target track for the specified number
of sectors. For a write long operation, the data and ECC bytes will be written from
the Diagnostic Read Buffer. For a System Area write, the data will be written from
the Diagnostic Write Buffer.
Quick Help:
"WrLongOrSystemChs, w[LongSec],[LongSecsOrSysSec],[SysSecs],[LongPhySecOpt],,[SysOpts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Write Long Starting Logical or Physical Sector Address.
If this parameter is entered, a Write Long operation will be performed starting
at the sector address specified by this parameter. If any value is entered for
Parameter 3, this parameter contains a physical sector address, else it contains
a User Area logical sector address.
If this parameter is not entered, a System Area Write operation will be performed.
Type:
Range:
Default: none
1 - Write Long Transfer Length / System Area Write Starting Logical Sector Address.
If Parameter 0 is entered, this parameter is the number of consecutive sectors
to write long.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, then this parameter contains the address of the
first logical sector to be write on the System Area target track.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: For a Write Long operation, the default Transfer Length is 1.

For a System Area Write operation, the default starting Logical
Sector Address is 0.
2 - System Area Write Transfer Length.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, this parameter is the number of consecutive
System Area sectors to write.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: If the System Area Logical Sector Address was entered and the Transfer
Length was not entered, then only the specified sector will be written.
If both the System Area Logical Sector Address and Transfer Length are
not entered, then the Transfer Length will be set based on the Test
Space that is selected. If the Random Transfer Length option is
selected, a random value will be used that is less than or equal to
the number of sectors remaining on the track. If the Random Transfer
Length option is not selected, the number of sectors remaining on the
track will be written.
3 - Write Long Physical Sector Address Flag.

If Parameter 0 is entered and any value is entered for this parameter, then
Parameter 0 specifies a physical sector address. If Parameter 0 is entered
and this parameter is not entered, then Parameter 0 specifies a User Area
logical sector address.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, then this parameter is not used.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
4 - not used.
Type:
None
Range:
None
Default: None
5 - System Area Write Options.
If Parameter 0 is not entered, this parameter is a bit-significant value that
allows the user to select the following options for a System Area Write operation.
Bit 4:
Write All Test Space Sectors.

If this bit is set, all of the System Area Sectors in the Test
Space will be written, else only the System Area Sectors specified
by Parameters 1 and 2 will be written.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
continue and attempt to write all of the requested sectors. Each

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Write the requested sectors,

Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where
Bit
Bit
Bit
Bit
0:
1:
2:
3:
Enables the R/W Status and

Enable the Next Address to
Enables the Track Position
Enables the Target Address
R/W Error to be displayed

be displayed
and Track Follow Offset to be displayed
to be displayed
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To write a single logical system sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1,,,,1
F3 2>w,23
Example #2:
To write multiple logical system sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1,,,,1
F3 2>w,23,4
Example #3:
To write all of the logical system sectors on a track

F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1,,,,1
F3 2>w
Example #4:
To write all of the logical system sectors on multiple tracks
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0,,,,1
2>L,5
2>w
Example #5:
To write all of the logical system sectors on a track and continue on error
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,0,,,,1
F3 2>w,,,,,1
Example #6:
To write all of the logical system sectors in the test space and continue on error
F3 2>w,,,,,11
Example #7:
To write long a single logical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S54,0
F3 2>w32
Example #8:
To write long multiple logical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S54,0
F3 2>w32,2
Example #9:
To write long a single physical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>w32,,,1
Example #10:
To write long multiple physical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>w32,2,,1
Example #11:
To write a single logical system sector with data at a specific sector offset in the
diagnostic write buffer
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1,,,,1
2>w,23
Example #12:
To rotate the buffer sector offset by 1 and write a single logical system sector with
data at the rotated sector offset in the diagnostic write buffer
F3 2>w,24,,,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Write Peripheral Register - channel or preamp (Level 7 's' and Level F 't')
Description:
This command writes the specified value to the specified register in the specified
peripheral device.
Quick Help:
Level 7
"WrPeripheralReg, s[OpType],[RegAddr],[RegValue],[RegMask],[RegPagAddr]";
Level F
"WrPeripheralReg, t[OpType],[RegAddr],[RegValue],[RegMask],[RegPagAddr]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Operation Type.
This parameter selects the type of peripheral device operation to be performed.
0 = Write Preamp Register
1 = Write Read Channel Register
2 = Lock Preamp Registers
3 = Unlock Preamp Registers
4 = Toggle Preamp Register Lock
5 = Lock Read Channel Registers

6 = Unlock Read Channel Registers
7 = Toggle Read Channel Register Lock
Type:
Range:
0 to 7
Default: 1 (Write Read Channel Register)

1 - Register Address Offset.
This parameter specifies the address offset of the peripheral register to be
written. If the peripheral registers has the page address mode, this parameter
specifies the address offset in the page, which has been specified by the
parameter 1, Register Page Address. Otherwise, it simply specifies the register
address offset in the whole range of the register address.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
2 - Register Value.
This parameter specifies the value with which the specified register is to be
written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
3 - Register Mask.
This parameter specifies the bit mask with which the specified value is to be
written into the register.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0xFFFF
4 - Register Page Address.
This parameter specifies the page address of the peripheral register to be
written. If the peripheral registers do not have page address in its address
mode, this input parameter is not needed and its defaul value does not affect
the write operation to the peripheral register.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:

where
If the Read Channel was locked, the following message will be displayed.
"Channel Locked"
If the Read Channel was unlocked, the following message will be displayed.
"Channel Unlocked"
If no error occurred and the Preamp was locked, the following message will be
displayed.
"Preamp Locked"
If no error occurred and the Preamp was unlocked, the following message will be
displayed.
"Preamp Unlocked"
If a Preamp register was written, the following information will be displayed.
where
cc is the address of the register that was written
dd is the data with which the register was written
If a Read Channel register was written, the following information will be displayed.
where
cccc is the address of the register that was written
dddd is the data with which the register was written
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Write, Read, Read CHS (Levels 2, 7 'Q')
Description:
This command performs a disk write, read, read operation starting at the specified
sector on the target track for the specified number of sectors. The sectors are
written with the data contained in the Diagnostic Write Buffer and they are read into
Quick Help:
"WrRdRdChs, Q[Sec],[NumSecs],,[PhyOpt],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
sector address of the first sector to write and read else this parameter contains
the User Area logical sector address of the first sector to write and read.
Type:
Range:
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive sectors to write and read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
then only the specified sector will be written and read.
of sectors remaining on the track will be written and read.
2 - not used.
Type:
None
Range:
None
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
4 - Options.
following options.
Bit 4:
Write and Read All Test Space Sectors.

written and read, else only the sectors specified by Parameters 0
and 1 will be written and read.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
If this bit is set and an error occurs, the write and read operations
will continue and attempt to write and read all of the requested
sectors. Each error encountered will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Write and Read the requested sectors,

Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where
where

or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To write and read a single logical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>Q23
Example #2:
To write and read multiple logical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>Q23,4
Example #3:
To write and read all of the logical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>Q
Example #4:
To write and read all of the logical sectors on multiple tracks
Note: You must seek to the track before the first one to be written and read.
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>L,5
2>Q
Example #5:
To write and read all of the logical sectors on a track and continue on error
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,0
F3 2>Q,,,,1
Example #6:
To write and read all of the logical sectors in the test space and continue on error
F3 2>Q,,,,11
Example #7:
To write and read a single physical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>Q32,,,1
Example #8:
To write and read multiple physical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>Q32,4,,1
Example #9:
To write and read all of the physical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>Q,,,1
Example #10:
diagnostic write buffer and read it to the sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer
write with data at the sector offset of 5 in the diagnostic write buffer,
read to the sector offset of 5 in the diagnostic read buffer)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1
2>Q23
Example #11:
To rotate the buffer sector offset by 1, write a single logical sector with data at
the rotated sector offset in the diagnostic write buffer, then read it to the rotated
sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer
F3 2>Q24,,,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
Initial revision.
0011.0000
the parameter 4.
(DiagError).
Write, Read, Read LBA (Level A 'Q')
Description:
This command performs a write, read, read operation starting at the specified LBA
(Logical Block Address) for the specified number of LBAs. The LBAs are written
with the data contained in the Diagnostic Write Buffer and they are read into the
Diagnostic Read Buffer.
Quick Help:
"WrRdRdLba, Q[Lba],[NumLbas],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
0 - LBA.
If Parameter 2 bit 5 is set, then this parameter specifies the address of the
first System Area LBA to be written and read, else it specifies the address of
the first User Area LBA to be written and read.
Type:
Range:
0 to maximum User Area LBA, if parameter 2 bit 5 is cleared

0 to maximum System Area LBA, if parameter 2 bit 5 is set

This parameter specifies the number of consecutive LBAs to written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
was not entered, then only the specified LBA will be written and read.
Target LBA will be written and read.
2 - Options.
following options.

Bit 5:
Write and Read System Area LBAs.

If this bit is set, then Parameter 0 specifies a System Area LBA,
else Parameter 0 specifies a User Area LBA.
Bit 4:
Write and Read All Test Space LBAs.

written and read, else only the LBAs specified by Parameters 0
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

If this bit is set, sectors containing media defects that meet the
failure criteria will be spared.
Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Write and Read User Area LBAs,

Write and Read the requested LBAs,
Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where
where

or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To write and read a single LBA
F3 A>Q51237
Example #2:
To write and read multiple LBAs
F3 A>Q51237,11
Example #3:
To write and read all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target LBA
F3 A>S51237
F3 A>Q
Example #4:
To write and read all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target LBA
F3 A>S51237
F3 A>Q,,1
Example #5:
To write and read all of the LBAs in the test space and continue on error
F3 A>Q,,11
Example #6:
To write and read a single system LBA
F3 A>Q1237,,20
Example #7:
To write and read multiple system LBAs
F3 A>Q1237,11,20
Example #8:
To write and read all of the LBAs remaining on the track containing the target
system LBA
F3 A>S1237,,,,,1
F3 A>Q,,20
Example #9:
To write a single LBA with data at a specific sector offset in the diagnostic write
buffer and read it to the sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer
(in this case LBA 51237,
F3 A>AF,5
F3 A>Q51237
Example #10:
To rotate the buffer sector offset by 1, write a single LBA with data at the rotated
sector offset in the diagnostic write buffer, then read it to the rotated sector
offset in the diagnostic read buffer
in this case LBA 51238,
F3 A>Q51238,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0001.0003
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Modified to write and read only the LBAs remaining on the track containing
the target LBA, if the LBA and Transfer Length are not entered by the user.
(DiagError).
Write, Read, Write, Read CHS (Level 3 'Q')
Description:
This command performs a write, read, write, read operation starting at the specified
sector on the target track for the specified number of sectors. The sectors are
written with the data contained in the Diagnostic Write Buffer and they are read into
Quick Help:
"WrRdWrRdChs, Q[Sec],[NumSecs],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:

of the first sector to write and read else this parameter contains the User Area
logical sector address of the first sector to write and read.
Type:
Range:
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive sectors to write and read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
then only the specified sector will be written and read.
of sectors remaining on the track will be written and read.
2 - Options.
following options.
Bit 5:
Write and Read Physical Sectors.

If this bit is set, then Parameter 0 specifies a physical sector
address, else Parameter 0 specifies a User Area logical sector
address.
Bit 4:
Write and Read All Test Space Sectors.

written and read, else only the sectors specified by Parameters 0
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:


Bit 1:

If this bit is set, sectors containing media defects that meet the
failure criteria will be spared.
Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Write and Read Logical sectors,

Write the requested sectors,
Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where

Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where

or
where
where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To write, read, write, read a single logical sector

F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>S45,1
2>/3
3>Q23
Example #2:
To write, read, write, read multiple logical sectors
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>S45,1
2>/3
3>Q23,4
Example #3:
To write, read, write, read all of the logical sectors on a track
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>S45,1
2>/3
3>Q
Example #4:
To write, read, write, read all of the logical sectors on multiple tracks
Note: You must seek to the track before the first one to be written and read.
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>/3
3>L,5
3>Q
Example #5:
To write, read, write, read all of the logical sectors on a track and continue
on error (in this case all logical sectors on logical cylinder 45 head 0)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>S45,0
2>/3
3>Q,,,,1
Example #6:
To write, read, write, read all of the logical sectors in the test space and
continue on error
F3 3>Q,,,,11
Example #7:
To write, read, write, read a single physical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>/3
F3 3>Q32,,,1
Example #8:
To write, read, write, read multiple physical sectors
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>s54,0,22
2>/3
3>Q32,4,,1
Example #9:
To write, read, write, read all of the physical sectors on a track
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>s54,0,22
2>/3
3>Q,,,1
Example #10:
diagnostic write buffer, read it to the specific sector offset in the diagnostic read
buffer, then repeat the write and read one more time.
read to the sector offset of 5 in the diagnostic read buffer,
F3
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1
2>/3
3>Q23
Example #11:
the rotated sector offset in the diagnostic write buffer, read it to the rotated
sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer, then repeat the write and read one more
time
read to the sector offset of 6 in the diagnostic read buffer,
F3 3>Q24,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Write Servo RAM at Address (Level 5 'W')
Description:
The Write Servo RAM at Address command writes the specified Servo RAM locations
with the specified data.
Quick Help:
"WrServoRamAtAddr, W[Addr],[NumBytes],[Data]";
Input Parameters:
0 - Servo RAM Address.
This parameter specifies the address of the first servo RAM byte to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the number of servo RAM bytes to be written.
Type:
Range:
Default: 2
2 - Servo RAM Data.
This parameter specifies that data with which the specified servo RAM location
is to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Write Servo RAM at Index (Level 5 'w')
Description:
The Write Servo RAM at Index command writes Servo RAM with the specified data.
The base address of the Servo RAM location to be written is retrieved from the Servo
Symbol Table at the specified index and an optional byte offset is added to it.
Quick Help:
"WrServoRamAtIndex, w[Index],[NumBytes],[Data],[ByteOffset]";
Input Parameters:
This parameter specifies the index of the Servo Symbol Table entry that contains
the base address of the Servo RAM location to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the number of servo RAM bytes to be written.
Type:
Range:
Default: 2
2 - Servo RAM Data.
This parameter specifies that data with which the servo RAM is to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
3 - Byte offset from base address.
This parameter is an optional byte offset which will be added to the address of the
servo RAM location to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0
Output Data:
where
Revision History:
0001.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Write Verify CHS (Level 2 '7')
Description:
track for the specified number of sectors. The specified sectors are then read and
the data is compared to the data that was written. The sectors are written with the
data contained in the specified buffer and they are read into the the Diagnostic
Read Buffer.
Quick Help:
"WrVerifyChs, 7[Sec],[NumSecs],[WrBufBlk],[Opts]";
Input Parameters:
of the first sector to be written and verified, else this parameter contains the
User Area logical sector address of the first sector to be written and verified.
Type:
Range:
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the number of consecutive sectors to be written and
verified.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
then only the specified sector will be written and verified.
of sectors remaining on the track will be written and verified.

2 - Write Data Buffer Block Number.
This parameter specifies the number of the buffer block that contains the data
with which the specified sectors are to be written. The data contained in this
buffer block will also be compared to the data that is read.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: If a Write Data Buffer Block Number is not specified, the Diagnostic
Write Buffer will be used as the write data source and the read compare
reference data.
3 - Options.
following options.
Bit 5:
Write and Verify Physical Sectors.

If this bit is set, Parameter 0 specifies a physical sector address,
else it specifies a User Area logical sector address.
Bit 4:
Write and Verify All Test Space Sectors.

written and verified, else only the System Area Sectors specified
by Parameters 0 and 1 will be written and verified.
Bit 3:
not used.
Bit 2:

Bit 1:

Bit 0:
Continue On Error.
If this bit is set and an error occurs, the write and verify
operations will continue and attempt to write and verify all of
the requested sectors. Each error encountered will be displayed.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
(Write and Verify Logical User Area Sectors,

Write and Verify the requested sectors,
Stop On Error)
Output Data:
and
or
where
Bit
Bit
Bit
Bit
Bit
Bit
0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:

Bit 6:
Bits 31-7: NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where

where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
or

where
If a data miscompare was detected during a read compare operation, the followed
"DiagError aaaaaaaa"
followed by

or
where
cccccccc is the Disk Logical Block Address of the sector that miscompared
dddddd is the Logical Cylinder Address of the sector that miscompared
e is the Logical Head Address of the sector that miscompared
ffff is the Logical Sector Address of the sector that miscompared
gggggg is the Physical Cylinder Address of the sector that miscompared
h is the Logical Head Address of the sector that miscompared
iiii is the Physical Sector Address of the sector that miscompared
jjjj is the byte offset from the start of the sector to the byte that miscompared
kk is the expected byte value
ll is the actual byte value
Examples:
Example #1:
To write and verify a single logical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>723
Example #2:
To write and verify multiple logical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>723,4
Example #3:
To write and verify all of the logical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>7
Example #4:
To write and verify all of the logical sectors on multiple tracks
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>L,5
2>7
Example #5:
To write and verify all of the logical sectors on a track and continue on error
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,0
F3 2>7,,,1
Example #6:
To write and verify all of the logical sectors in the test space and continue on error
F3 2>7,,,11
Example #7:
To write and verify a single physical sector
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>732,,,2
Example #8:
To write and verify multiple physical sectors
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>732,4,,2
Example #9:
To write and verify all of the physical sectors on a track
F3 2>A0
F3 2>s54,0,22
F3 2>7,,,2
Example #10:
diagnostic write buffer, read it to the sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer,
then compare the data at the sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer against the
data at the same sector offset in the diagnostic write buffer to verity the data
read to the sector offset of 5 in the diagnostic read buffer and verify the data)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A0
2>AF,5
2>S45,1
2>723
Example #11:
the rotated sector offset in the diagnostic write buffer, read it to the rotated
sector offset in the diagnostic read buffer, then compare the data at the sector
offset in the diagnostic read buffer against the data at the same sector offset in the
diagnostic write buffer to verity the data
read to the sector offset of 6 in the diagnostic read buffer and verify the data)
F3 2>724,,,4
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0001.0002
0011.0000
Initial revision.
(DiagError).
Write Wedge (Level 2 'z' or Level E 'B')
Description:
This command writes data to the disk starting at the specified data wedge on the
target track for the specified number of data wedges. The wedges are written with
the data contained in the Diagnostic Write Buffer. At meanwhile the channel
registers are sampled, if the register address are specified.
Quick Help:
Level 2
"WrWedge, z[WedgeAddr],[NumWedges],[NumSkipedWedges],[TranSize],[Opt],[RegAddr0],...,[RegAddr1
Level E
"WrWedge, B[WedgeAddr],[NumWedges],[NumSkipedWedges],[TranSize],[Opt],[RegAddr0],...,[RegAddr1
Input Parameters:
0 - Wedge Address.
This parameter specifies the address of the first wedge to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0
This parameter specifies the number of wedges to be written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: If the Wedge Address is entered and the Transfer Length is not
entered, then only the specified wedge will be written.
If both the Wedge Address and Transfer Length are not entered,
then the Transfer Length will be set based on the Test Space
that is selected. If the Random Transfer Length option is

selected, a random value will be used that is less than or
equal to the number of wedges remaining on the track. If the
Random Transfer Length option is not selected, the number of
wedges remaining on the track will be written.
If a Transfer Length is entered and not equal to zero, it will
be limited to the number of wedges remaining on the track.
2 - Skipped Wedges.
This parameter specifies the number of wedges to skip after each wedge written.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: 0 (Disable wedge skipping)

3 - Wedge Size in NRZ Symbols.
This parameter specifies the number of NRZ symbols to be transfered
for each wedge.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0 (Use native (max) wedge size)

4 - Options.
Bit 0 - Formatted Wedge Write.
If this bit is equal to 1, a formatted wedge write operation will
be performed. If this bit is equal to 0, an unformatted wedge write
operation will be performed. A formatted wedge write will write a
PLO field and sync mark preceeding the wedge data. An unfomatted
wedge read will not write a PLO field and sync mark preceeding the
wedge data.
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFFFFFF
Default: 0x00000001 (Formatted Wedge Write)

This parameter specifies the address of the 1st Read Channel register
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the address of the 2nd Read Channel register

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
This parameter specifies the address of the 3rd Read Channel register
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None

Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Type:
Range:
0 to 0xFFFF
Default: None
Output Data:
If no error occurred and one or more read channel register was specified for data
collection, the following information will be displayed.
"
"
"
"
"
RegAddr
Min
Max
Mean
StdDev
aaaa
bbbbbbbb
cccccccc
dddddddd
eeeeee.ee
aaaa
bbbbbbbb
cccccccc
dddddddd
eeeeee.ee
aaaa
bbbbbbbb
cccccccc
dddddddd
eeeeee.ee
...
...
...
...
...
aaaa"
bbbbbbbb"
cccccccc"
ddddddddd"
eeeeee.ee"
where
aaaa is the address of the channel register that was read
bbbbbbbb is the minimum value that was read from the channel register
cccccccc is the maximum value that was read from the channel register
dddddddd is the mean of the values read from the channel register
eeeeee.ee is the standard deviation of the values read from the channel register
If no error occurred, one or more read channel register was specified for data
collection and Raw ASCII output mode is selected, the following additional
information will be displayed for each wedge and channel register for which data
was collected.
"Wedge ffff RegAddr gggg RegData hhhhhhhh Error ii"
where
ffff is the wedge address
gggg is the address of the channel register that was read
hhhhhhhh is the value read from the channel register
ii is the error that was logged for the wedge
00 = No Error
04 = Sync Error
If no error occurred, no read channel registers were specified for data collection
and the Continue On Sync Error option was selected, the following additional

"Wedges with Sync Errors: jjjj jjjj jjjj ... jjjj"
where
jjjj is the address of a wedge with a sync error

and
or
where
Bit 0:
Bit 1:
Bit 2:
Bit 3:
Bit 4:
Bit 5:
Bit 6:
Bits 31-7:

NA
follows.
or
or
where
or
where
or
where

where
or
where
a
b
c
d
is
is
is
is
minutes
seconds
milliseconds
microseconds
Examples:
Example #1:
To write a single wedge
(in this case wedge 23 on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>z23
Example #2:
To write multiple wedges
(in this case wedges 23 to 26 on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>z23,4
Example #3:
To write all of the wedges on a track
(in this case all wedges on logical cylinder 45 head 1)
F3 2>A0
F3 2>S45,1
F3 2>z
Example #4:
To write all of the wedges on multiple tracks
(in this case all wedges on logical cylinders 45 to 49 head 0)
F3
F3
F3
F3
2>A3
2>S44,0
2>L,5
2>z
Revision History:
0001.0000
0001.0001
0002.0000
0011.0000
Initial revision.
Increase the number of channel registers for the data collection.
Added Formatted Wedge Write option.
(DiagError).
Error Codes/Tracing Information
DiagError - Diagnostic Error Codes

******************************************************************************************
0x0000 - 0x0FFF: Diagnostic Infrastructure Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x0000: No Error
0x0001: Unsupported Diagnostic Feature
0x0002: Online Extrinsic Requests are disabled
0x0003: Diagnostic Mode Extrinsic Requests are disabled
0x0004: Diagnostic External Test Service Busy
0x0005: Invalid Diagnostic External Test Service Request
0x0006: Extrinsic Diagnostic Aborted
0x0007: File Creation Error
0x0008: Memory Allocation Error
0x0009: Unsupported Diagnostic Parameter Revision
0x000A: Invalid Diagnostic Parameter
0x000B: Singular Matrix Error
0x000C: Congen Read Error (Drive Has Probably Never Been "Congened")
0x000D: Congen Write Error: Error Occurred Saving Mode Packet Header
0x000E: File Copy Error
0x000F: Unable to load Diagnostic Overlay
0x0010: Congen Write Error: Mode Page Length Does Not Match Specified Length
0x0011: Congen Write Error: Mode Page Check Member Function Returned Failure
0x0012: Congen Write Error: Attempt To Change Unchangeable Parameter
0x0013: Incoming SDBP is too small for DSB
0x0014: Congen Write Error: Writing Mode Data To Disc Failed
0x0015: Congen Write Error: Writing Partial Mode Data To Disc Failed
0x0016: Congen Write Error: Writing Complete Mode Data To Disc Failed
0x0017: Congen Write Error: Unknown Congen Write Error
0x0018: Congen Reset Error: Reset Congen Failed
0x0019: Drive must be power cycled
0x0020: Invalid ASCII Diag Command
0x0021: Unable to Load Diag Command Processor Overlay
0x0022: Data Received from Unsupported Test Service
0x0023: Unsupported Diag Data Type

******************************************************************************************
0x1000 - 0x1FFF: Memory Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x1000: Invalid Memory Address
0x1001: Bad Servo RAM Read
0x1002: Memory Miscompare Error
0x1003: Buffer Miscompare Error
******************************************************************************************
0x2000 - 0x2FFF: Hardware Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x2000: Unsupported Hardware Feature
0x2001: Unable to Lock Read Channel
0x2002: Unable to Unlock Read Channel
0x2003: Invalid Read Channel Register Address
0x2004: Read Channel Register Access Error
0x2005: Unable to Lock Preamp
0x2006: Unable to Unlock Preamp
0x2007: Invalid Preamp Register Address
0x2008: Invalid Read or Write Power ASIC Register Request
0x2009: Invalid Controller Register Address
0x200A: Unable to set Preamp Mode
0x200B: Unable to get Preamp Head Resistance
0x200C: Controller Register Target Value Out Of Range
0x200D: Unsupported Controller Register Group
******************************************************************************************
0x3000 - 0x3FFF: Drive Geometry Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x3000: Invalid Target Address
0x3001: Invalid Read/Write Address
0x3002: Invalid User LBA
0x3003: Invalid User Logical Cylinder, Logical Head and Logical Sector
0x3004: Invalid User Logical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Wedge
0x3005: Invalid User Logical Cylinder
0x3006: Invalid System LBA
0x3007: Invalid System Logical Cylinder, Logical Head and Logical Sector
0x3008: Invalid System Logical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Wedge
0x3009: Invalid System Logical Cylinder
0x300A: Invalid Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Sector
0x300B: Invalid Physical Cylinder, Logical Head and Physical Wedge
0x300C: Invalid Drive Geometry Information
0x300D: Invalid NRZ Symbol Extent Address
0x300E: Invalid PBA
0x300F: Unsupported Media Partition
0x3010: No Valid Sectors to Transfer on Target Track
0x3011: Invalid Head
0x3012: Invalid Logical Mode Access
0x3013: Invalid Logical Cylinder entered for Particle Sweep
******************************************************************************************
0x4000 - 0x4FFF: Native Interface Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x4000: Unsupported Native Interface Feature
0x4001: Invalid Read Cache Segment Information
0x4002: Invalid Read Cache Search Engine Information
0x4003: Invalid Read Cache Most/Least Valuable Indices/Linked List Information
0x4004: Invalid Read Cache Free Segments Information
0x4005: Invalid Read Cache Miscellaneous Information
******************************************************************************************
0x5000 - 0x5FFF: Read/Write Errors

******************************************************************************************
0x5000: Unsupported Read/Write Feature
0x5001: Invalid Read/Write Sequence
0x5002: Read/Write Request Failed
0x5003: Read Failed
0x5004: Write Failed
0x5005: Wedge Read Failed
0x5006: Wedge Write Failed
0x5007: Track Erase Failed
0x5008: Read Miscompare
0x5009: Pending Block Error
0x500A: Erase Failed
0x500B: Diagnostic R/W Buffer too small
0x500C: Invalid Error Recovery Mode
0x500D: Format Failed
0x500E: Process Defect Lists Error
0x500F: I/F User Table Save Error
0x5010: R/W Subsysten not Ready to Accept Commands
0x5011: No Valid Error Recovery Configuration Given Commanded Mode
0x5012: Drive Free Fall Protection Failed
0x5013: Particle Sweep Request Failed
******************************************************************************************
0x6000 - 0x6FFF: Servo Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x6000: Unsupported Servo Feature
0x6001: Servo Failure
0x6002: Servo Command Error
0x6003: Read past the end of the Servo Symbol Table
0x6004: Invalid Servo Symbol Table Entry
0x6005: Missed Fast I/O Sample
0x6006: No Fast I/O Response
0x6007: Spin Up request received when spun up
0x6008: Spin Up Failed
0x6009: Spin Down request received when spun down
0x600A: Spin Down Failed
0x600B: Seek Failed
0x600D: Micro Jog Table error
******************************************************************************************
0x7000 - 0x7FFF: Adaptive Parameter Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x7000: Unsupported Adaptive Feature
0x7001: Unable to open RAP file
0x7010: Unable to find left side of VGAR vs Track Follow Offset bathtub curve
0x7011: Unable to find right side of VGAR vs Track Follow Offset bathtub curve
******************************************************************************************
0x8000 - 0x8FFF: Logging Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x8000: Invalid Log File
0x8001: Log Full
0x8002: Log File Read or Write Failed
******************************************************************************************
0x9000 - 0x9FFF: Defect Management Errors
******************************************************************************************
0x9000: Primary Defect List System Disc File Write Error
0x9001: TA PSFT Defect List System Disc File Write Error
0x9002: Could not open Format Client Defect List
******************************************************************************************
0xA000 - 0xAFFF: Shared Test API Errors
******************************************************************************************
0xA000: Fast IO Initialization Error
0xA001: Baseline PES collection Error
0xA002: Delta PES collection Error
Read/Write Request(Command) Type Codes

0x00
0x01
0x02
0x03
0x04
0x05
0x06
0x07
0x08
0x09
0x0A
0x0B
0x0C
0x0D
0x0E
0x0F
0x10
0x11
0x12
0x13
0x14
0x15
0x16
0x17
0x18
0x19
0x1A
0x1B
0x1C
0x1D
0x1E
0x1F
0x20
0x21
0x22
0x23
0x24
0x25
0x26
0x27
0x28
0x29
0x2A
0x2B
0x2C
0x2D
0x2E
0x2F
0x30
0x31
0x32
SEEK
XFR_ALT
XFR
RD_CHNL
SRV_MEM
SRV_FLW
DITH
DITH_WR
CAL
ERA_TRK
FDB
FMT_TRK
FMT_SYS
FMT_UNT
HD_RES
HTR_RES
GET_RVFF
ACFF_RECAL
TEMP
TWK_FH
VOLT
HD_DIAG
HD_SPK
REALLOC
MRK_PND
HD_FH
VCM_TEMP
MEM_DBG
PROC_DL
SCRB_DL
PROC_GDL
REF_SRV_MEM
RELD_RAP
ERR_RATE
DL
SRV_EC
SCN_DFCT
SELF_SK
SK_TUNE
SND_SRV
FIX_RAP
DEPOP
INIT_DITH
PES
PREAMP
SET_VOLT
ZAP
SPN_UP
SPN_DN
ZLR
UNKNOWN
Seek request
Read/Write transfer alternate sector request
Read/Write transfer request
Access Read Channel request
Access Servo Memory request
Add Primary Servo Flaw request
Dithering request
Dithering write enhance request
Drive Calibration request
Erase Track request
Execute FDB Motor Leakage Detection test request
Format Track request
Format System Partition request
Format Unit request
Get Head Resistance request
Get Heater Resistance request
Get Servo RVFF sensor status
ACFF Recalibrate status
Get Temperature request
Tweak fly height values request
Get Voltage Levels request
Head diagnostics test request
Head Spike Screen request
Immediate Reallocation request
Mark Block for Pending Reallocation request
Measure Head Fly Heights request
Measure VCM Temperature and Resistance request
Memory mapped debug capture request
Process defect lists request
Scrub the defect lists request
Process growth defect lists request
Refresh servo memory request
Reload RAP parameters request
Measure error rate
Retrieve defect list request
Retrieve the servo error code FIFO request
Scan defect adjacent sectors request
Self seek request
Seek profile tuning request
Send servo request
Fixup RAP for depop request
Send Servo Electrical Depop request
Initialize Dithering parameters
Servo PES FIFO access request
Set Preamp mode request
Configure voltage margin level request
Configure the ZAP correction mode request
Spinup request
Spindown request
Track ZLR request
Unsupported request
0x33
0x34
0x35
0x36
0x37
0x38
0x39
0x3A
0x3B
0x3C
0x3D
0x3E
0x3F
0x40
0x41
0x42
0x43
0x44
0x45
0x46
0x47
0x48
0x49
0x4A
UNMRK
TCC
ALT_TONE
XFR_TRK
XFR_WDG
PWR
CLR_ALT
LATCH
SV_ALT
MATLAB
SWEEP
CLR_SLIP
FA_AFH
TWK_WR_PWR
SEC2RLL
SWD
CLR_ALT_ENT
ADJ_CLR
FALL
XFR_SEC
DISC_SLIP
RE_ALT
RST_RVFF
HST
Unmark Block for Pending Reallocation request

Update TCC Manager request
Write SMART Alternating Tones Request
Read/Write transfer track request
Read/Write transfer wedge request
Set R/W Power Management request
Clear R/W User Alt List request
Put heads on the latch request
Save R/W User Alt List to Media request
Enter Servo Matlab Shell request
Perform sweep of media to knock off particles request
Clear R/W Slip List request
Field Adjust AFH request
Tweak write power request
Convert sector data to RLL data
SWD(Skip Write Detect) Enable/Disable request
Clear User Alt List Entry request
Adjust Target Clearance request
Control drive free-fall protection request
Read/Write transfer sector request
Update servo disc slip parameters request
Restore R/W User Alt List from Media request
Reset Servo RVFF sensor status request
Head Stability Test
Read/Write Status Codes

0x0 RW_REQUEST_SATISFIED_WITH_RECOVERY - Request was satisfied with error recovery performed
0x1 RW_REQUEST_SATISFIED - Request was satisfied (no error recovery performed)
0x2 RW_REQUEST_FAILED -Request was not satisfied
Read/Write Sense Error Codes
R/W Sense Error Codes are error codes that R/W reports to its clients. Although they are
very similar to traditional SCSI sense codes, there is not a one-to-one correspondence with
traditional SCSI sense codes. These R/W Sense Error Codes should be treated and interpreted
independently from them.
R/W Sense Error Codes may be reported with one or more bits of their most significant nybble
set. These bits are described below:
Bit 31: Move FRU Flag.
If this bit is set, it indicates that the least significant byte of the sense code
should be copied into the additional sense code qualifier when it is translated into
a SCSI sense code.
Bit 30: Read/Write Retryable Error Type.
If this bit is set, it indicates that the condition that caused R/W to report the
R/W Sense Error Code is retryable. This gives R/W clients an opportunity perform
higher level retries. IMPORTANT! Please note that R/W Sense Error Codes that are
reported in a diagnostic environment (e.g. serial port debug statements) should
never be considered hard errors when this bit is set.
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Internal x0/00 Errors.
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0x00000080: RW_NO_ERRORS - No R/W Errors encountered.
0x00000081:
0x00000082:
0x00000083:
0x00000084:
0x00000085:
0x40000087:
0x40000088:
0x40000089:
0x0000008A:
0x0000008B:
0x0000008C:
0x0000008D:
0x0000008E:
0x0000008F:
0x00000090:
0x00000091:
0x00000092:
0x00000093:
0x00000094:
0x00000095:
0x00000096:
0x00000097:
0x00000098:
RW_REQUEST_ABORTED - Request failed due to abort of request.

RW_REQUEST_SOFT_ABORTED - Request failed due to soft abort of request.
RW_DATA_SCRUB_SUCCESSFUL - Reallocate Block - Data scrub of the original sector wa
RW_FILE_ERROR - R/W file error encountered.
RW_XFR_PARTITION_OVERFLOWED - Disc Xfr - Partition overflowed.
RW_BLOCK_REALLOCATED_01 - Disc Xfr - Reallocated block encountered.
RW_FBA_OBTAINED - This is not an error type. Used for HW_ZERO_LATENCY_RW.
RW_REQUEST_ABORTED_DUE_TO_INVALID_INPUT - Inputs for the FDB leakage detection tes
RW_SERVO_OP_ABORTED - Servo operation was aborted.
RW_SUPER_SECTOR_EARLY_DISC_HALT - Super Sector - Early disc halt.
RW_POWER_SAVE_INVALID_REQUEST_01 - Power Save - Invalid request.
RW_READ_AFTER_WRITE_REQ - Read After Write mode requested
RW_SWD_DVGAS_FAULT_RAW_REQ - Read After Write mode due to SWD Dvgas fault requeste
RW_SWD_RVGAS_FAULT_RAW_REQ - Read After Write mode due to SWD Rvgas fault requeste
RW_SWD_FVGAS_FAULT_RAW_REQ - Read After Write mode due to SWD Fvgas fault requeste
RW_SWD_DVGAS_SUM_FAULT_RAW_REQ - RAW mode due to SWD Sum fault, last SWD fault was
RW_SWD_RVGAS_SUM_FAULT_RAW_REQ - RAW mode due to SWD Sum fault, last SWD fault was
RW_SWD_FVGAS_SUM_FAULT_RAW_REQ - RAW mode due to SWD Sum fault, last SWD fault was
RW_SERVICE_DRIVE_FREE_FALL_CONDITION_ABORTED - Servicing of free-fall condition wa
RW_FORMAT_MAX_NUM_SWD_ERRORS_PER_TRACK_EXCEEDED - Format - Number of SWD errors pe
RW_SERVO_DISC_SLIP_RECAL_NOT_ALLOWED - Servo Disc Slip recalibration not allowed.
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0x02040080: RW_NOT_READY - Initialization - R/W system not ready for client requests.
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Internal x3/0C Errors.
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0x430C0080: RW_UPDATE_BVD_FAILED - Disc Xfr - BVD update error.
0x430C0081: RW_WRITE_HALT_CORRECTABLE_IOECC_ERR - Disc Xfr - IOECC error (correctable)
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0x43110080: RW_READ_PREAMP_UNSAFE_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Read during preamp unsafe fault.
0x43110081: RW_EDAC_HW_UNCORR_ERR - Disc Xfr - EDAC HW uncorrectable error.
0x43110082: RW_EDAC_OVERRUN_ERR - Disc Xfr - EDAC overrun error.
0x031100A0: RW_READ_PREAMP_HTR_OPEN_SHORT_FAULT
0x03110480: RW_WRITE_ALTERNATE_FAILED_NO_SERVO_DEFECTS - Reallocate Block - Write alternate bl
0x03110481: RW_ALTERNATE_BLK_COMPARE_TEST_FAILED - Reallocate Block - Alternate block compare
0x03110482: RW_ALTERNATE_BLK_SYNC_MARK_ERR - Reallocate Block - Alternate block sync mark erro
0x03110483: RW_ALTERNATE_BLOCK_SELECTION_EXHAUSTED - Reallocate Block - Maximum allowed altern
0x03110484: RW_REPETITIVE_REALLOCATION_NOT_ALLOWED - Reallocate Block - Resource is not availa
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0xC4090080: RW_SERVO_FAULT - Servo fault.
0xC4090081: RW_WRITE_SERVO_UNSAFE_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Write during servo unsafe fault.
0xC4090082: RW_EDAC_BLK_ADDR_ERR - Disc Xfr - EDAC block address error.
0xC4090083: RW_SERVO_MDW_INFO_MISSING - Disc Xfr - Missing MDW information reported by servo d
0xC4090084: RW_SERVO_CMD_TIMED_OUT - Servo command timed out.
0xC4090085: RW_SEEK_TIMED_OUT - Seek operation timed out.
0xC4090086: RW_SEEK_EXCEED_TIME_LIMIT - Seek operation has exceeded the recovery time limit
0xC4090087: RW_SERVICE_DRIVE_FREE_FALL_CONDITION_TIMED_OUT - Servicing of free-fall condition
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0x0524F380: RW_G_TO_P_WHILE_FORMATTED_WITHOUT_PLIST - G->P operation requested while drive was

0x0524F381: RW_SERVO_FLAW_ALREADY_EXISTS - Add Primary Servo Flaw - Servo Flaw already exists
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0x05260080: RW_INVALID_CYLINDER_ERR - Validate Sector Position - Invalid input cylinder.
0x05260081: RW_INVALID_HEAD_ERR - Validate Sector Position - Invalid input head.
0x05260082: RW_INVALID_SECTOR_ERR - Validate Sector Position - Invalid input sector.
0x05260083: RW_INVALID_USER_LBA_01 - Perform Address Translation - Input LBA is invalid.
0x05260086: RW_INVALID_SYSTEM_LBA - Perform Address Translation - Input LBA is invalid.
0x05260087: RW_CLIENT_DEFECT_LIST_INVALID_SIZE - Format - Client defect list size is invalid.
0x05260088: RW_CLIENT_DEFECT_LIST_INVALID_OFFSET_SORT - Process Defect Lists - Sort error due
0x05260089: RW_CLIENT_DEFECT_LIST_INVALID_HEAD_SORT - Process Defect Lists - Sort error due to
0x0526008A: RW_CLIENT_DEFECT_LIST_INVALID_CYL_SORT - Process Defect Lists - Sort error due to
0x0526008B: RW_CLIENT_DEFECT_LIST_SYMBOL_EXTENT_INFO_ERR - Process Defect Lists - Failed to va
0x0526008C: RW_CLIENT_DEFECT_LIST_SEC_EXTENT_INFO_ERR - Process Defect Lists - Failed to valid
0x0526008D: RW_CLIENT_DEFECT_LIST_INVALID_TRACK - Process Defect Lists - Invalid track in clie
0x0526008E: RW_FTRK_INVALID_TRACK - Track Format - Input track is invalid.
0x0526008F: RW_FTRK_INVALID_LBA - Track Format - First LBA of input track is invalid.
0x05260090: RW_INVALID_READ_SERVO_DATA_BLOCK_COUNT - Read Servo Data Block Memory - Invalid le
0x05260091: RW_INVALID_READ_SERVO_PROGRAM_BLOCK_COUNT - Read Servo Program Block Memory - Inva
0x05260092: RW_INVALID_USER_PBA_01 - Perform Address Translation - Input PBA is invalid.
0x05260093: RW_INVALID_SYMBOL_EXTENT_INFO - Perform Address Translation - Input symbol extent
0x05260094: RW_SUPER_SECTOR_INVALID_WEDGE_XFR_SIZE - Super Sector Transfer - Invalid wedge tra
0x05260095: RW_TRACK_ZLR_INVALID_PARTITION - Track ZLR Transfer - Invalid partition.
0x05260096: RW_TRACK_ZLR_INVALID_LBA_RANGE - Track ZLR Transfer - Invalid LBA range on target
0x05260097: RW_TRACK_ZLR_REALLOCATED_LBA_FOUND - Track ZLR Transfer - Reallocated LBA found on
0x0526009A: RW_CONVERT_SECTOR_TO_RLL_UNSUPPORTED_SECTOR_SIZE - Convert Sector to RLL Data - Un
0x0526009B: RW_ADD_SERVO_FLAW_INVALID_INPUT_ENTRY - Add Servo Flaw - Invalid input specified.
0x0526009C: RW_ENABLE_SERVO_FREE_FALL_PROTECTION_FAILED_DRIVE_NOT_SPINNING - Invalid condition
0x0526009D: RW_DISABLE_SERVO_FREE_FALL_PROTECTION_FAILED_DRIVE_NOT_SPINNING - Invalid conditio
0x0526009E: RW_DISABLE_SERVO_FREE_FALL_PROTECTION_FAILED_PROTECTION_ALREADY_DISABLED - Invalid
0x0526009F: RW_DISABLE_SERVO_FREE_FALL_PROTECTION_FAILED_PROTECTION_DEACTIVATED - Invalid cond
0x052600A0: RW_DISABLE_SERVO_FREE_FALL_PROTECTION_FAILED_FREE_FALL_ACTIVE - Invalid condition
0x052600A1: RW_INVALID_DRIVE_FREE_FALL_CONTROL_OPTION - Invalid drive free-fall control option
0x052600A2: RW_CHECK_FREE_FALL_EVENT_FAILED_PROTECTION_NOT_FUNCTIONAL - Check free-fall event
0x052600A3: RW_SECTOR_XFR_INVALID_SECTOR_RANGE - Invalid sector range specified.
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0x83140180: RW_SEARCH_EXHAUSTED - Disc Xfr - Search exhaust error.
0x83140181: RW_REALLOCATED_LBA_WRITE_DISALLOWED - Disc Xfr - Reallocated LBA is restricted fro
0x83140182: RW_REALLOCATED_LBA_READ_DISALLOWED - Disc Xfr - Reallocated LBA is restricted from
0x03140183: RW_RESERVE_ZONE_LOGPAGE_READ_WRITE_FAILURE - Disc Xfr - Reserved zone Read/Write f
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0xC3160080: RW_DATA_SYNC_TIMEOUT - Disc Xfr - Data sync timeout error.
0xC3160081: RW_DISC_FIFO_PARITY_ERR_01 - Disc Xfr - Formatter FIFO parity error.
0xC3160082: RW_DISC_FIFO_PARITY_ERR_02 - Disc Xfr - Formatter FIFO parity error.
0xC3160083: RW_SUPER_SECTOR_DATA_SYNC_TIMEOUT - Super Sector - Data sync timeout error.
0xC3160084: RW_DATA_SPLIT_SYNC_TIMEOUT - Disc Xfr - Data sync timeout error on sector splits.
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Internal x3/32/01 Errors.
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0x83320180: RW_SAVE_DEFECT_FILES_FAILED - Reallocate Block - Failed to save defect files.

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0x84010080: RW_MEDIA_MGR_SPINUP_ERR - Spinup - Media Manager error encountered.
0xC4010081: RW_SEQ_DATA_FIELD_TIMEOUT - Disc Xfr - Data field timeout error.
0xC4010082: RW_MM_TDT_FIFO_CTR_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's TDT FIFO Counter error.
0xC4010083: RW_MM_SERVO_CTR_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's Servo Counter error.
0xC4010084: RW_MM_LATENCY_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's Latency error.
0xC4010085: RW_MM_INDEX_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's Index error.
0xC4010086: RW_MM_SERVO_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's Servo error.
0x84010087: RW_CLEAR_MM_ERRORS_FAILED - Disc Xfr - Media Manager errors could not be cleared s
0x84010088: RW_CLEAR_SERVO_INDUCED_MM_ERRORS_FAILED - Disc Xfr - Clearing of MM errors due to
0x84010089: RW_SECTOR_WORD_COUNT_ENABLED_ON_SERVO - Disc Xfr - SWCE/SGate overlap error.
0x8401008A: RW_SEQ_SERVO_GATE_TIMEOUT_01 - Disc Xfr - Servo gate timeout error.
0x8401008B: RW_SEQ_SERVO_GATE_TIMEOUT_02 - Disc Xfr - Servo gate timeout error.
0x8401008C: RW_SEQ_SERVO_GATE_TIMEOUT_03 - Disc Xfr - Servo gate timeout error.
0x8401008D: RW_SEQ_SERVO_GATE_TIMEOUT_04 - Disc Xfr - Servo gate timeout error.
0x8401008E: RW_SEQ_SERVO_GATE_TIMEOUT_05 - Disc Xfr - Servo gate timeout error.
0x8401008F: RW_SMART_HANDSHAKE_ERR - Super Sector - Handshake error.
0x84010090: RW_SMART_SEQ_SGATE_TIMEOUT_01 - Super Sector - Servo gate timeout error.
0x84010094: RW_ASEEK_REQ_PULSE_SGATE_TIMEOUT - Disc Xfr - Servo gate timeout error during gene
0x84010095: RW_SEQ_BVD_CHECK_TIMEOUT - Disc Xfr - BVD check timeout error.
0x84010096: RW_SEQ_NRZ_XFR_DONE_TIMEOUT - Disc Xfr - NRZ sequencer completion timeout error.
0xC4010097: RW_SEQ_MEDIA_MGR_TIMEOUT - Disc Xfr - Sequencer timeout on Media Manager event.
0xC4010098: RW_NRZ_XFR_MEDIA_MGR_ERR - Disc Xfr - NRZ xfr error on Media Manager event.
0x84010099: RW_DISC_SEQ_HANDSHAKE_ERR - Disc Xfr - Handshake error.
0x8401009A: RW_MEDIUM_LATENCY_SYNC_ERR - Disc Xfr - Medium latency sync error.
0x8401009B: RW_FAST_PES_MISSED_SAMPLE_ERR - Fast IO - Missed servo sample.
0xC401009C: RW_MM_AASEEK_SYNC_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's Anticipatory autoseek error.
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0x84030080: RW_DETECT_NEW_SERVO_FLAWS_FAILED - Detect of new servo flaws failed.
0xC4030081: RW_PSG_FAULT - Disc Xfr - PSG environment fault.
0xC4030082: RW_SHOCK_DETECT_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Shock event occurred.
0xC4030083: RW_UEWG_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Unexpected Extended WGATE fault.
0x84030084: RW_GATED_CHANNEL_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Channel detected fault during write.
0x84030085: RW_DISC_LOCKED_CLOCK_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Disc Locked Clock fault detected.
0xC4030086: RW_SWD_DVGAS_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Skip Write Detect Dvgas fault.
0xC4030087: RW_SWD_RVGAS_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Skip Write Detect Rvgas fault.
0xC4030088: RW_SWD_FVGAS_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Skip Write Detect Fvgas fault.
The following indicate that the Sum Threshold was exceeded and the
name indicates what the last SWD fault that occured was...
0xC4030089:
0xC403008A:
0xC403008B:
0xC403008C:
0xC403008D:
RW_SWD_DVGAS_SUM_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Skip Write Detect Dvgas fault.

RW_SWD_RVGAS_SUM_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Skip Write Detect Rvgas fault.
RW_SWD_FVGAS_SUM_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Skip Write Detect Fvgas fault.
RW_DRIVE_FREE_FALL_EVENT_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Drive free-fall event occurred.
RW_LARGE_SHOCK_EVENT_FAULT - Disc Xfer - Large Shock event occured.
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0x84150180: RW_SERVO_SPINUP_FAILED - Spinup - Servo error encountered during drive spin-up.
0x84150181: RW_SERVO_SPINDOWN_FAILED - Spindown - Servo error encountered during drive spin-up
0x84150182: RW_SPINDLE_FAILED - Spindle failed error.
0x84150183:
0x84150184:
0xC4150185:
0x84150186:
0x84150187:
0x84150188:
0x84150189:
RW_UNRECOVERED_SEEK - Seek - Unrecovered seek error encountered.

RW_SERVO_CMD_FAILED - Servo command failed.
RW_HEATER_CONTROL_FAILED - Servo heater timing failed.
RW_SERVO_FREE_FALL_PROTECTION_CMD_FAILED - Servo Free-Fall Protection command fail
RW_SERVO_DISC_SLIP_FULL_TMFF_RECAL_FAILED - Servo Disc Slip Full TMFF recalibratio
RW_SERVO_DISC_SLIP_HDSWITCH_TIMING_RECAL_FAILED - Servo Disc Slip Head Switch Timi
RW_SERVO_DISC_SLIP_HDSWITCH_TRACK_RECAL_FAILED - Servo Disc Slip Head Switch Track
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0x84190080: RW_FORMAT_RECOVER_SAVED_GROWN_DST_FAILED - Format - Recover of saved Grown DST fil
0x84190081: RW_DEFECT_SCAN_INIT_DEFECT_LISTS_FAILED - Scan Defect - Recovery of saved Non-Resi
0x84190082: RW_CLEAR_SLIP_LIST_SAVE_RW_OPERATING_PARMS_FILE_FAILED - Clear R/W Slip List - Sav
0x84190083: RW_RESTORE_ALT_LIST_FILE_FROM_MEDIA_FAILED - Restore Alt List File From media - Fa
0x84190084: RW_SERVO_DISC_SLIP_PARMS_MEDIA_UPDATE_FAILED - Save of Servo Disc Slip Parms to me
0x84190085: RW_SERVO_DISC_SLIP_PARMS_MEDIA_READ_FAILED_01 - Read of Servo Disc Slip Parms from
0x84190086: RW_SERVO_DISC_SLIP_PARMS_MEDIA_READ_FAILED_02 - Read of Servo Disc Slip Parms from
0x84190087: RW_SERVO_DISC_SLIP_FILE_INVALID_FORMAT_REVISION - Servo Disc Slip file - invalid f
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Internal x4/1C Errors.
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0x841C0081: RW_READ_PRIMARY_DEFECT_LISTS_SUPER_FILE_FOR_REPORTING - Format - Failure to read P
0x841C0082: RW_PLIST_FILE_INVALID_ENTRY_CNT_01 - Format - Invalid entry count in Plist file.
0x841C0083: RW_PLIST_ENTRY_INVALID_SYMBOL_EXTENT - Format - Invalid symbol extent value in Pli
0x841C0084: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_LIST_INVALID_OFFSET_SORT - Process Defect Lists - Sort error due
0x841C0085: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_LIST_INVALID_HEAD_SORT - Process Defect Lists - Sort error due t
0x841C0086: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_LIST_INVALID_CYL_SORT - Process Defect Lists - Sort error due to
0x841C0087: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_FILES_UNRECOVERABLE - Process Defect Lists - Unable to recover t
0x841C0088: RW_REASSIGN_SEEK_TO_DEFECT_FILES_FAILED - Reallocate Block - Failed to seek to def
0x841C0089: RW_UNDO_REASSIGN_SEEK_TO_DEFECT_FILES_FAILED - Reallocate Block - Failed to seek t
0x841C008A: RW_WRITE_SAVED_DEFECTS_REPORT_LISTS_FILE_FAILED - Format - Failure to write defect
0x841C008B: RW_READ_SAVED_DEFECTS_REPORT_LISTS_FILE_FAILED - Retrieve Defects Report List - Re
0x841C008C: RW_SAVED_DEFECTS_REPORT_LISTS_DISC_FILE_INVALID_01 - Retrieve Defects Report List
0x841C008D: RW_SAVED_DEFECTS_REPORT_LISTS_DISC_FILE_INVALID_02 - Retrieve Defects Report List
0x841C008E: RW_FORMAT_RESTORE_RW_OPERATING_PARMS_FILE_FAILED - Format - Restore of R/W User Op
0x841C008F: RW_FORMAT_INVALID_PRIMARY_SERVO_FLAWS_DATA - Format - Invalid Primary Servo Flaws
0x841C0090: RW_SAVE_DEFECT_FILES_FAILED_DUE_TO_DATA_MISCOMPARE_ERR - Reallocate Block - Failed
0x841C0092: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_LIST_FILE_OVERFLOW_01 - Format - PList overflow error while merg
0x841C0093: RW_FORMAT_MAX_ZONE_RECERTIFY_PASSES_EXCEEDED - Format - maximum certify passes of
0x841C0094: RW_FORMAT_MAX_ZONE_REWRITE_PASSES_EXCEEDED - Format - maximum write passes of a zo
0x841C0095: RW_PRIMARY_SERVO_FLAWS_LIST_UNRECOVERABLE - Primary Servo Flaws data retrieval - U
0x841C0096: RW_PRIMARY_FLAWS_FILE_INVALID_ENTRY_CNT - Primary Servo Flaws data retrieval - Inv
0x841C0097: RW_DEFECTIVE_SECTORS_LIST_UNRECOVERABLE - Defective Sectors List data retrieval 0x841C0098: RW_DEFECTIVE_SECTORS_LIST_INVALID_FILE_HEADER - Defective Sectors List data retrie
0x841C0099: RW_PLIST_FILE_INVALID_ENTRY_CNT_02 - PList data retrieval - Invalid entry count in
0x841C009A: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECTS_LIST_UNRECOVERABLE - PList data retrieval - Unable to read Plis
0x841C009B: RW_SYSTEM_FORMAT_CLIENT_LIST_INVALID_ENTRY_CNT - System Format - invalid entry cou
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0x84320080: RW_PROCESS_FORMAT_PENDING_REALLOCATION_FAILED - Format - Processing of pending rea
0x84320081: RW_INSERT_DST_FAILED - Format - Failed to insert defect to DST.
0x84320082: RW_DST_INSERT_PLIST_DEFECTS_FAILED - Format - Failed to insert PList defect to DST
0x84320083: RW_GROWN_DST_FULL_01 - Format - Grown DST file full.
0x84320084: RW_GROWN_DST_FULL_02 - Format - Grown DST file full.
0x84320085: RW_RESIDENT_DST_FULL - Format - Resident DST file full.
0x84320086: RW_INSERT_FORMAT_GROWN_FLAW_DEFECTS_FAILED - Format - Failed to insert defective s
0x84320088: RW_INSERT_SYSTEM_FLAW_DEFECTS_FAILED - Format System Partition - Failed to insert
0x8432008A: RW_SYSTEM_DEFECTS_FILE_FULL - Format System Parition - System Defects file full.
0x8432008B: RW_CLIENT_DEFECT_INSERT_IN_DEFECT_LIST_ERR - Process Defect Lists - Failed to inse
0x8432008C:
0x8432008D:
0x8432008E:
0x8432008F:
0x84320090:
0x84320091:
0x84320092:
0x84320093:
0x84320094:
0x84320095:
0x84320096:
0x84320097:
0x84320098:
0x84320099:
0x8432009A:
0x8432009B:
0x8432009D:
0x8432009E:
0x8432009F:
0x843200A0:
0x843200A1:
0x843200A2:
RW_ASFT_MAX_FLAWS_PER_TRK_EXCEEDED_01 - ASFT - Max # of servo flaws per track exce

RW_ASFT_MAX_FLAWS_PER_TRK_EXCEEDED_02 - ASFT - Max # of servo flaws per track exce
RW_ASFT_FULL_01 - Defect Management - ASFT full (path #1).
RW_ASFT_FULL_02 - Defect Management - ASFT full (path #2).
RW_ADD_PENDING_REAS_LBA_FAILED - Defect Management - Addition to Reassign Pending
RW_INITIAL_REALLOCATION_NOT_ALLOWED - Reallocate Block - Resource is not available
RW_ALTERNATE_NOT_AVAILABLE - Reallocate Block - No alternates available.
RW_INSERT_POST_FORMAT_GROWN_FLAW_DEFECTS_FAILED - Reallocate Block - Failed to ins
RW_INSERT_COMPROMISED_DEFECTS_FAILED - Format - Failed to deallocate compromised d
RW_INSERT_SYSTEM_COMPROMISED_DEFECTS_FAILED - Format System Partition - Failed to
RW_DDT_INSERT_ENTRY_FAILED - Insertion of DDT entry failed.
RW_CDDT_FILE_FULL - Compressed DDT file full.
RW_INSERT_FORMAT_PRIMARY_FLAW_DEFECTS_FAILED - Format - Failed to insert defective
RW_DEFECTIVE_TRACKS_INSERT_GROWN_DEFECTS_FAILED - Defective Tracks List - Failed t
RW_DEFECTIVE_TRACKS_INSERT_PRIMARY_DEFECTS_FAILED - Defective Tracks List - Failed
RW_DEFECTIVE_TRACKS_LIST_FULL - Defective Tracks List - Failed to add new entry to
RW_PARTIAL_REALLOCATION_NOT_ALLOWED - Reallocate Block - Resource is not available
RW_BIPS_ALLOCATION_NOT_ALLOWED - BIPS - Not enough non-defective sectors to alloca
RW_BIPS_DDT_OPERATION_FAILED_01 - BIPS - BIPS defect DDT table operation failed.
RW_BIPS_DDT_OPERATION_FAILED_02 - BIPS - BIPS defect DDT table operation failed.
RW_SWD_ERRS_TRACK_DEFECTS_INSERT_DST_FAILED - Format - Failed to add defective tra
RW_ALTERNATE_NOT_AVAILABLE_02 - Format - Failed to allocate spare sectors.
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0x04320181: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_LIST_FILE_OVERFLOW_02 - Process Growth Defect List - PList file
0x84320182: RW_PRIMARY_SERVO_FLAW_TABLE_OVERFLOW - Process Defect Lists - PSFT file overflow e
0x84320183: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_FILES_UNWRITABLE - Process Defect Lists - Unable to write defect
0x84320184: RW_OPERATING_PARAMETERS_FILE_UPDATE_ERROR - Process Defect Lists - Unable to updat
0x04320185: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_LIST_FILE_OVERFLOW_03 - Pad/Fill Defects - PList file overflow e
0x04320186: RW_PRIMARY_DEFECT_LIST_FILE_OVERFLOW_04 - Pad/Fill Defects - PList file overflow e
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0x84400080: RW_MAX_TRK_REWRITE_DURING_CERT_RETRIES_EXCEEDED - Format - Exceeded maximum number
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0xC4440080: RW_WRITE_PREAMP_UNSAFE_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Write during preamp unsafe fault.
0x84440081: RW_READ_WRITE_CHANNEL_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Read channel fault.
0x84440082: RW_SFF_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Small form factor fault.
0xC4440083: RW_WRITE_SERVO_FIELD_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Write during servo field fault.
0xC4440084: RW_MM_TPBA_FIFO_CTR_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's TPBA FIFO Counter error.
0xC4440085: RW_MM_TPBA_FIFO_UNDRN_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's TPBA FIFO Underrun error.
0xC4440086: RW_MM_DDT_FIFO_CTR_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's DDT FIFO Counter error.
0x84440087: RW_MM_DDT_FIFO_UNDRN_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's DDT FIFO Underrun error.
0x84440088: RW_MM_PARITY_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's Parity error.
0x84440089: RW_MM_TDT_FIFO_UNDRN_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's TDT FIFO Underrun error.
0xC444008A: RW_MM_SKIP_MASK_UNDRN_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's Skip Mask Underrun error.
0x8444008B: RW_TEMPERATURE_INVALID - Get Temperature request resulted in invalid temperature.
0x8444008C: RW_VOLTAGE_MARGIN_HW_NOT_SUPPORTED - Detected unsupported H/W in a Set Voltage Mar
0x8444008E: RW_SMART_SEQ_INIT_BUFFER_NOT_READY - Super Sector - Initial buffer ready timeout e
0x8444008F: RW_CORR_BUFR_PARITY_ERR - Disc Xfr - Correction Buffer parity error.
0x84440090: RW_NX_RLL1_ERR - Disc Xfr - NX - RLL1 error.
0x84440091: RW_DISC_BUFR_PARITY_ERR - Disc Xfr - Disc Buffer parity error.
0x84440092: RW_SEQ_EXE_SGATE_OVERLAP_ERR - Disc Xfr - Sequencer encountered an EXE/SGATE overl
0x84440093: RW_NRZ_INTF_FIFO_UNDRN - Disc Xfr - FIFO underrun error detected at the NRZ interf
0x84440094: RW_NRZ_INTF_FIFO_OVRN - Disc Xfr - FIFO overrun error detected at the NRZ interfac
0x84440095: RW_NRZ_INTF_WRT_PARITY - Disc Xfr - Write data parity error detected at the NRZ in
0x84440096: RW_MM_MX_OVERRUN_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's MX Overrun error.
0x84440097:
0x84440098:
0x84440099:
0x8444009A:
0x8444009B:
0x8444009C:
0x844400A0:
RW_MM_NX_OVERRUN_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's NX Overrun error.

RW_MM_TDT_REQUEST_ERR - Disc Xfr - Meida Manager's TDT Request error.
RW_MM_SST_OVERRUN_ERR - Disc Xfr - Media Manager's SST Overrun error.
RW_PZT_CALIBRATION_FAILED - Servo PZT calibration failed.
RW_SERVO_FAST_IO_DATA_UPDATE_TIMEOUT - Fast I/O - Servo data update timeout error.
RW_SERVO_FAST_IO_FIRST_WEDGE_DATA_AVAILABLE_TIMEOUT - Fast I/O - First wedge servo
RW_WRITE_PREAMP_HTR_OPEN_SHORT_FAULT
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0x04418780: RW_IOEDC_ERROR_WITHOUT_IOECC_ERROR_ON_WRITE - Disc Xfr - IOEDC parity error on wri
0x04418701: RW_IOEDC_ERROR_ON_WRITE_FDE - 04/8087, FRU 01 - FDE IOEDC Error on Write detected
0x04418781: RW_IOEDC_IOECC_PARITY_ERR_ON_WRITE - Disc Xfr - IOExC parity error on write.
0x04418782: RW_IOECC_PARITY_ERROR_ON_WRITE - Disc Xfr - IOECC parity error on write.
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0x84418980: RW_IOEDC_PARITY_ERR_ON_READ - Disc Xfr - IOEDC parity error on read.
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0x04808780: RW_IOEDC_ERROR_WITHOUT_IOECC_ERROR_ON_WRITE - Disc Xfr - IOEDC parity error on wri
0x04808701: RW_IOEDC_ERROR_ON_WRITE_FDE - 04/8087, FRU 01 - FDE IOEDC Error on Write detected
0x04808781: RW_IOEDC_IOECC_PARITY_ERR_ON_WRITE - Disc Xfr - IOExC parity error on write.
0x04808782: RW_IOECC_PARITY_ERROR_ON_WRITE - Disc Xfr - IOECC parity error on write.
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0x84808980: RW_IOEDC_PARITY_ERR_ON_READ - Disc Xfr - IOEDC parity error on read.
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0x89800082: RW_UNSUPPORTED_FAULT - Unsupported fault.
0x89800083: RW_TRACK_ADDR_FAULT - Track address fault.
0x89800084: RW_SERVO_DISC_SYNC_ERR - Disc Xfr - Servo-Disc synchronization error.
0x89800085: RW_UNKNOWN_ENDING_BLK_ADDR - Disc Xfr - End of transfer reached prematurely.
0x89800086: RW_UNKNOWN_SEQ_TIMEOUT_ERR - Disc Xfr - Unexpected sequencer timeout error.
0x89800087: RW_UNKNOWN_NRZ_XFR_ERR - Disc Xfr - Unknown error in the NRZ Transfer logic.
0x89800088: RW_UNKNOWN_EDAC_ERR - Disc Xfr - Unknown EDAC error.
0x89800089: RW_UNKNOWN_MM_ERR - Disc Xfr - Unknown Media Manager's error.
0x8980008A: RW_INVALID_DISC_HALT - Disc Xfr - Invalid disc halt.
0x8980008B: RW_UNEXPECTED_SEQ_HALT - Disc Xfr - Unexpected sequencer halt condition.
0x8980008C: RW_UNEXPECTED_SMART_SEQ_HALT - Super Sector - Unexpected sequencer halt.
0x8980008D: RW_UNKNOWN_SMART_SEQ_TIMEOUT_ERR - Super Sector - Unknown sequencer timeout error.
0x8980008E: RW_UNKNOWN_NRZ_INTF_ERR - Disc Xfr - Unknown NRZ interface error.
0x8980008F: RW_XFR_SOFT_HALTED - Disc Xfr - Disc was soft halted.
0x89800090: RW_XFR_FAULT - Disc Xfr - Fault condition error.
0x89800091: RW_CORR_BFR_COMPLETION_TIMEOUT - Disc Xfr - Correct Buffer Completion timeout erro
0x89800094: RW_RECOVERED_SEEK - Seek - Recovered seek error encountered.
0xC9800095: RW_FORCED_ER_BEFORE_ERROR_ENCOUNTERED - Forced to enter error recvoery before erro
0x89800096: RW_RECOVERED_SERVO_CMD - Recovered servo command error.
0x89800097: RW_PARTIAL_REALLOCATION_PERFORMED - Reallocate Block - Partial reallocation perfor
0x89800098: RW_XFR_TRUNCATED - Disc Xfr - Transfer was truncated.
0x89800099: RW_XFR_SATISFIED - Disc Xfr - Transfer completed.
0x8980009A: RW_XFR_TRACK_SATISFIED - Disc Xfr - Track transfer completed.
0x8980009B: RW_SCAN_DEFECT_ADJ_SECTORS_TIME_EXCEEDED - Scan Defect - Allocated scan time excee
0x8980009C: RW_IOEDC_IOECC_PARITY_ERR_ON_WRITE - Disc Xfr - IMPOSSIBLE - IOECC parity error on
0x8980009D: RW_IOECC_PARITY_ERROR_ON_WRITE - Disc Xfr - IMPOSSIBLE - IOECC parity error on wri
0x8980009E: RW_WRITE_HALT_CORRECTABLE_IOECC_ERR - Disc Xfr - IMPOSSIBLE - IOECC error (correct
0x8980009F:
0x898000A0:
0x898000A1:
0x898000A2:
0x898000A3:
0x898000A4:
0x898000A5:
0x898000A6:
0x898000A7:
RW_EDAC_HALTED_FOR_FW_ERASURE
RW_INVALID_BLOCK_FOR_UNMARK_PENDING_REALLOCATION - Reallocate Block - Input was no
RW_INPUT_LBA_NOT_FOUND_IN_RST - RST Mgr - Input LBA was not found in the RST.
RW_RESIDENT_DST_DOES_NOT_CONTAIN_TARGET_PBA_01 - DST Mgr - Input PBA was not found
RW_RESIDENT_DST_DOES_NOT_CONTAIN_TARGET_PBA_02 - DST Mgr - Input PBA was not found
RW_DST_SKOOTCH_FAILED_01 - DST Mgr - Skootch failed.
RW_DST_SKOOTCH_FAILED_02 - DST Mgr - Skootch failed.
RW_DST_INSERT_FAILED - DST Mgr - Insert failed.
RW_CORRECTION_BUFFER_ERR - Correction Buffer over-run, under-run, or EDC error.
***************************************************************************
Internal xE/1D Errors.
***************************************************************************
0x8E1D0080: RW_DATA_MISCOMPARE_01 - Disc Xfr - Data miscompare error.
0x8E1D0081: RW_DATA_MISCOMPARE_02 - Disc Xfr - Data miscompare error at erasure correction.
***************************************************************************
***************************************************************************
0x81400280: RW_SERVO_SPINUP_RECOVERED_01 - Spinup error recovered with buzz retries.
0x81400281: RW_SERVO_SPINUP_RECOVERED_02 - Spinup error recovered without buzz retries.
Read/Write Retry Characters

'*':
'#':
'~':
')':
'(':
'$':
';':
'"':
'&':
'.':
'%':
'2':
'1':
'1':
'@':
'a':
'B':
'b':
'C':
'c':
'D':
'D':
'd':
'E':
'e':
'F':
'F':
'f':
'G':
'g':
'H':
'h':
'h':
'i':
'j':
'k':
'L':
PATH_ERROR_CHAR - DERP illegal path

RESET_FIR_RECOV_CHAR - Reset FIR tweak recovery character
SM_TOLERANCE_RECOV_CHAR - Sync mark tolerance recovery character
POST_ACQUIRE_RECOV_CHAR - Post acquire recovery character
TRACKING_PLO_RECOV_CHAR - Tracking PLO tweak recovery character
TRACKING_PLO_SLIP_RECOV_CHAR - Tracking PLO SLIP tweak recovery character
DERP_READ_RECOV_CHAR - Data recovery character
ZGS_VGA_RECOV_CHAR
ID_SPLASH_RETRY_CHAR - Splash retry char
DATA_RECOV_CHAR - Data recovery character
DATA_SCRUB_FIRST_WRITE_1
DATA_SCRUB_FIRST_WRITE_2
DATA_SCRUB_SECOND_WRITE
DATA_SCRUB_READ
DATA_SCRUB_ATTEMPTS_EXCEEDED
ACQUIRE_PLO_RECOV_CHAR - Acquire PLO recovery character
BURNISH_RETRY_CHAR
FILTER_RECOV_CHAR - Filter tweak recovery character
CHANNEL_RELOAD_CHAR - Channel Reload recovery
ECC_OTF_RECOV_CHAR - ECC on-the-fly correction performed character
RG_DELAY_CHAR - RG Delay
SWD_DVGAS_RECOV_CHAR
CLEARANCE_RETRY_CHAR - Clearance value adjusted during recovery
EP0_RETRY_CHAR
EP3_RETRY_CHAR
CLEARANCE_RETRY_CHAR - Clearance value adjusted during recovery
AGC_RECOV_CHAR - AGC tweak recovery character
RESET_FIR_RECOV_CHAR - Reset FIR tweak recovery character
FORCED_NLFR_RECOV_CHAR - Forced NLFR tweak recovery character
TRACKING_PLO_RECOV_CHAR - Tracking PLO tweak recovery character
FILTER_RECOV_CHAR - Filter tweak recovery character
AGC_RECOV_CHAR - AGC tweak recovery character
LOW_SYNC_MARK_TOL_RECOV_CHAR - Low sync mark tolerance tweak recovery character
IOEDC_RECOV_CHAR - IOEDC recovery character
EP2_RETRY_CHAR
HEATER_CONTROL_FAULT_RECOV_CHAR
SERVO_FORCE_COAST_RETRY_CHAR
'M':
'm':
'N':
'P':
'n':
'N':
'N':
'O':
'o':
'P':
'p':
'p':
'Q':
'q':
'S':
's':
'T':
't':
'u':
'V':
'v':
'V':
'U':
'V':
'W':
'w':
'Y':
'Z':
'z':
'|':
MR_BIAS_RETRY_CHAR - MR bias tweak retry character

SM_TOLERANCE_RECOV_CHAR - Sync mark tolerance recovery character
SECOND_SYNC_RETRY_CHAR
POST_ACQUIRE_RECOV_CHAR - Post acquire recovery character
FORCED_NLFR_RECOV_CHAR - Forced NLFR tweak recovery character
DERP_NEW_SEQ_CHAR - Shows start of new DERP sequence
FORCED_NEG_SYNC_RETRY_CHAR - Forced Negitive Sync retry char
OFFSET_ISSUED_CHAR
OFFSET_RETRY_CHAR
FORCED_POS_SYNC_RETRY_CHAR - Forced Positive Sync retry char
ACQUIRE_PLO_RECOV_CHAR - Acquire PLO recovery character
PFAST_RETRY_CHAR - Power chop/pfast retry character
EP1_RETRY_CHAR
WRITE_SERVO_UNSAFE_RECOV_CHAR - Servo unsafe error recovery character
SEEK_AWAY_RETRY_CHAR
LARGE_SHOCK_EVENT_RETRY_CHAR - Retry done to recover form a Large Shock Event
SOFT_EP_RETRY_CHAR
SETUP_TA_MODE_RECOV_CHAR - Setup TA modes Character
DERP_CHAN_UNTWEAK_CHAR - Channel Untweak
REV_POL_RETRY_CHAR - Reverse Polarity retry character
RW_PRINT_RETRY_VIBRATION_DETECTION_WRITE
RW_PRINT_RETRY_VIBRATION_WRITE
SWD_FVGAS_RECOV_CHAR - Skip Write Detect recovery characters
SWD_RVGAS_RECOV_CHAR
SLIDING_WINDOW_RETRY_CHAR
WRITE_RECOV_CHAR - Write recovery character
PREAMP_UNSAFE_RECOV_CHAR - Preamp unsafe recovery character
TRACK_OFFSET_RETRY_CHAR
ZAP_ENABLE_DISABLE_CHAR - Indicates zap enabled/disabled
PZT_RECAL_RETRY_CHAR
Flash LED Codes

Codes marked (++) are duplicated in sys.i for assembly language wrappers.
Codes marked (**) are converted to FRU codes for reporting in sense data.
0x00
0x08
0x0B
0x0C
0x0D
0x0E
INVALID_FLASH_LED_CODE
MICRO_FAIL
BUFFER_FAIL
SCC_FAIL
CTLR_VERSION_FAIL
UNOPCODE_OCCUR
00000000
00001000
00001011
00001100
00001101
00001110
(**) Invalid flash code

(++) ARM failure, Unexpected FIQ interrupt
(++) DRAM failed powerup or WRAM fail.
(**) Controller failed power up diagnostics
Controller not compatible with firmware
(**) Unimplemented Opcode interrupt
0x10
0x12
0x13
0x14
0x15
0x16
0x17
0x18
0x19
0x1A
0x1B
0x1C
0x1D
XOR_FAIL
PROG_ERR_EVEN
ERASE_ERR_EVEN
DL_TPM_FAIL_0
DL_TPM_FAIL_1
DL_TPM_FAIL_2
DL_TPM_FAIL_3
DL_TPM_FAIL_4
DL_TPM_FAIL_5
DL_TPM_FAIL_6
DL_TPM_FAIL_7
DL_TPM_FAIL_8
DWNLD_VFLT
00010000
00010010
00010011
00010100
00010101
00010110
00010111
00011000
00011001
00011010
00011011
00011100
00011101
(**) XOR power up test failed (tested even on nonEEPROM verify error, even byte
EEPROM erase error, even byte
TPM could not program EEPROMs
Download voltage fault
0x40 ALU_BUFPE_FAIL
0x42 ERROR_INJECTION_ASSERT_CODE
01000000 ALU buffer parity error

01000010 Assert code reported when an assert event is trigg
by error injection and no assert code has been giv
0x44
0x45
0x47
0x47
0x4C
0x4D
0x4E
0x4F
BUF_CFG_FAIL
FDE_BUSPARITY_ERR
PREFETCH_VEC
SP_FAIL
READ_CHIP_ERR
IER_STACK_OVFL
IER_STACK_UNFL
IER_STACK_ERR
01000100
01000101
01000111
01000111
01001100
01001101
01001110
01001111
DRAM configuration process failed

(++)
(**)
(**)
(**)
(**)
(**)
(**) Prefetch abort exception (intvect.a)

Stack pointer out of range
Error in writing to read chip
IER stack overflow
IER stack underflow
stack not empty on entry to sleep
0x55 IRAW_HAD_IOEDC_ERROR
0x5f IRAW_HAD_MISCOMPARE
01010101
01011111
0x67 UNDEFINED_INSTRUCTION
01100111, (++) Undefined opcode exception (intvect.a)
0x77 LOG_SAVE_FAIL
01110111, (**) Log save data has exceeded the maximum allow
0x80 PORT_FAIL
0x81 NO_BACKPLANE_DATA_RATE
0x81 DATA_RATE_NOT_FOUND
10000000, (**) Ports A & B failed power up diags

10000001, (**) Can't find back plane data rate
10000001, Can't find back plane data rate
0x90
0x91
0x92
0x93
0x9D
CITCM_UNRECOVERABLE_ERROR
CDTCM_UNRECOVERABLE_ERROR
SITCM_UNRECOVERABLE_ERROR
SDTCM_UNRECOVERABLE_ERROR
TCM_CRC_FAIL
10010000,
10010001,
10010010,
10010011,
10011101,
Controller I-TCM unrecoverable error

Controller D-TCM unrecoverable error
Servo I-TCM unrecoverable error
Servo D-TCM unrecoverable error
(**) TCM CRC result is non-zero
0xC4
0xCC
0xCD
0xCE
DRAM_INTEGRITY_FAILURE
ASSERT_FLASH_CODE
ENSURE_FLASH_CODE
REQUIRE_FLASH_CODE
11000100,
11001100,
11001101,
11001110,
(**)
(++)
(++)
(++)
0xD1
0xD2
0xD3
0xD4
0xD5
0xDD
SCSI_UNEXP_INT
SCSI_TIMEOUT_FLASH_CODE
ILLEGAL_STATUS_CODE_FLASH_CODE
SCSI_UNDER_OVER_RUN_OCCURED
UNEXPECTED_STATUS_CODE
DIVBY0_FAIL
11010001,
11010010,
11010011,
11010100,
11010101,
11011101,
(**) Unexpected SCSI interrupt

(++) SCSI timeout
(++) Illegal status code
SCSI Hardware was Overrun or Underun by the host
Unexpected status code from the sequencer
(++) (**) Divide by zero interrupt, SWI range err
DRAM was detected to be corrupt on a write

Assert failure
Ensure failure
Require failure
0xEE ABORT_FAIL
11101110, (**) Data abort exception (intvect.a)
0xF1 CTLR_NUKED_BY_FDE
0xF4 FLASH_IOEDC_PARITY_ERROR
11110001, FDE Nuke the chip bit set, data transfers not all
11110100, (**) temporarily flash on IOEDC_PARITY_ERROR

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What are the three diagnostic modes of the serial port interface?

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What commands can be used to switch between the different diagnostic modes?

What commands can be used to switch between the different diagnostic modes?

F3 Serial Port Diagnostics

This document uses the following conventions:

Serial Port Diagnostic Modes

Serial Port Diagnostic Command Levels

All Level Commands

'm' Command: Edit Processor Memory Word

'Y' Command: Set Retries - DERP

'c' Command: Measure Latch Force

'W' Command: Write Servo RAM at Address

'S' Command: Seek to Logical Cylinder and Head

'E' Command: Display / Edit Log

'C' Command: Buffer Copy

'.' Command: Display Active Status

Serial Port Diagnostic Commands

Abort (All Levels and Online Carriage Return)

Abort Looping Command or Batch File (Online ESCAPE)

ASCII Log Control (Level T '[')

Unsigned 8-bit value

Unsigned 16-bit value

"Log c Entries d"

Batch File Label (All Levels '@')

Unsigned 32-bit value

Batch File Terminator (All Levels '|')

Buffer Compare (Level 1, 2 'c', Level F 'V')

Unsigned 16-bit value

0 to Buffer Size (in blocks) minus 1

Unsigned 16-bit value

0 to Buffer Size (in blocks) minus 1

Unsigned 16-bit value

1 to maximum number of buffer blocks

is not entered and either Parameter 0 or 1 is entered, a single buffer

Unsigned 8-bit value

Buffer Copy (Level 2, 7, F 'C')

Unsigned 16-bit value

0 to Buffer Size (in blocks) minus 1

Unsigned 16-bit value

0 to Buffer Size (in blocks) minus 1

Unsigned 16-bit value

1 to maximum number of buffer blocks

Buffer Display (Levels 1, 2, 7, F, H 'B')

Unsigned 16-bit value

0 to last buffer block number

Unsigned 16-bit value

0 to last buffer block number

Unsigned 16-bit value

1 to the number of buffer blocks

Disable pause after each block displayed.

If this bit is set, all of the requested blocks will be displayed

Unsigned 32-bit value

Default: 0 (Enable pause after each block displayed)

Unsigned 8-bit value

Buffer DLL Tune (Level 1 'I')

Display value currently in bypass register

unsigned 32 bit value

Default: 0 ( display current bypass register value )