This standard specifies the device model and functional requirements for the SCSI automation/drive
interface device type. This standard permits the SCSI automation/drive interface device type to attach to
application clients and provides the definitions for their use.This standard does not contain material related to any service delivery subsystem that is used to
transport the commands, command parameter data, command response data, and status specified in
this standard. For reference to delivery subsystems and transports, refer to the Automation/Drive
Interface - Transport Protocol standard (ADT) (INCITS 406).