Optical Drive and Library SCSI-2 Command Reference

SCSI Command Overview
Optical Drive Control Through SCSI
Chapter 11-2
Optical Drive Control Through SCSI
The optical drive can be controlled by the commands described in this
document.
This SCSI command set complies with ANSI X3.131-1994 standards. The
role of the host computer and the target or the address of a disk is
defined in the SCSI specifications as follows:
Initiator The initiator, usually the host, issues the drive control
commands.
Target device The target, usually the drive, receives the command and
controls the device.
Addresses All SCSI commands refer to logical addresses unless
otherwise stated.