Question for RW-DL fast re-format

[David F.]

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It seems obvious to me that a "full format" should be a "full format" and
not something else so either a new format type or format sub-type would make
the most sense.
6.5.4.2.1 Format Type = 00h (Full Format)
Formatting the entire media is specified.
Ultimately the host simply wants to have the drive quickly and reliable
write and read data to/from the media without a bunch of hassle.  Keeping
the commands consistent between media types helps reduce hassle.
Regards,
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David F.
TeraByte Unlimited
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com
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> Katata-san:
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> In my understanding, the Fast re-format ("shall not modify
> the recorded user data area") is new definition.
> So, I prefer new Format Type.
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> The operation of the default type (Formatting on Format Type
> = 00h) is vendor specific.
> Some drive may work as "Fast re-format", some drive may
> modify the recorded user data area. I think it is the
> implementation matter.
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> Best Regards,
>
> Kenji Tokumitsu
> Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc
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> Subject: RE: Question for RW-DL fast re-format
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> Tokumitsu san, if possible, let me know how the default type
> (Formatting on Format Type = 00h) shall work?
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> Best regards,
>
> Keiji Katata
> PIONEER CORP.
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> Katata-san:
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> I prefer another option.
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> Option 4
> New Format Type of the FORMAT UNIT command is used for the
> fast re-format operation.
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> Best Regards,
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> Kenji Tokumitsu
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