[Simh] RP/RM differences in header commands (for ITS salvager)
Bob Supnik
bob at supnik.org
Wed Jun 26 13:54:44 EDT 2019
Implementing a more complete form of read/write/write check header is
not as straightforward as I thought, because the RP and RM drives use
different header formats.
The RP expects 4 16 bit words, of which the first two are used, and the
second are "for software". Word 0 is cylinder plus 18b/16b, word 1 is
sector, words 2 and 3 are "keywords".
The RM expects 2 16 bit words, both used. Word 0 is cylinder plus
18b/16b plus two bad block indicators. Word is 1 is track and sector.
The simulator supports the RP06, RP07, RM02/3, RM05, and RM80. I'm not
sure if the RP07, RM05, or RM80 were ever actually qualified for the
KS10. However, the RP06 and RM02 both shipped with the system, so the 2
word/4 word distinction would have to be implemented.
I can't find the sector format for the RP07 which, despite its name,
behaved like an RM series drive.
/Bob
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