Security Protocol Out/Request volume Element Address

[David Peterson]

I agree with Kevin, assuming an SMC device will not use Security Protocol
Out is a bad assumption...Dave

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From: owner-t10 at t10.org [mailto:owner-t10 at t10.org] On Behalf Of Kevin D Butt
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 12:54 PM
To: t10 at t10.org
Subject: Security Protocol Out/Request volume Element Address


I just noticed that the new Security Protocol Out command collides with the
op code for an SMC device (Request Volume Element Address).  I thought a
free op code was requested.  This means that Automation devices will never
be able to use any of the security protocols.  I think this is a bad idea.
I don't know where how all the library vendors missed this.  Can this be
changed?

Thanks,

Kevin D. Butt
SCSI & Fibre Channel Architect, Tape Firmware
MS 6TYA, 9000 S. Rita Rd., Tucson, AZ 85744
Tel: 520-799-2869 / 520-799-5280
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