Project 2104 - Information
technology - SCSI Architecture Model - 5 (SAM-5)
The SCSI Architecture Model - 5 standard will be based on the SCSI
Architecture Model - 4 standard that defines
an abstract layered model specifying those common characteristics of a
SCSI domain that is exhibited by all SCSI
transport protocols, SCSI command sets, and implementations to ensure
compatibility with device drivers and
applications regardless of underlying interconnect technology. SAM-5
will maintain a high degree of compatibility
with the present SAM-4 standard, which is nearing completion of its
development cycle.
The following items should be considered for inclusion into SAM-5:
a) definition of methods and techniques for securing the SCSI domain;
b) further enhancements to the UML (Unified Modeling Language)
structures; and
c) other capabilities that may fit within the scope of this project.