The routine mrd_scsi_decode(3mrd) is used by the low level MRD routines to map SCSI device errors to MRD_STATUS codes. It uses the Additional Sense Code (asc) and Additional Sense Code Qualifier (ascq) of the status structure to find an appropriate MRD_STATUS code. If both the asc and ascq are zero (0), the Sense Key (key) will be used to determine the code. The resulting MRD_ STATUS code will be copied to the code field and returned. The routine mrd_map_os_error(3mrd) is used to map operating system specific failures to MRD_STATUS codes. If the os_status isn't recognized, the routine will return MRD_STATUS_OS_ERROR. If the log_info argument is a valid pointer, a copy of the operating system text for the message will also copied to the space provided. This routine uses the dev_status_t structure for handing errors. The dev_status_t structure includes the code, os_status, and SCSI error fields. The following describes how to decode errors with the dev_status_t structure. SCSI Errors SCSI errors are indicated when the value of the valid field of the SCSI error is not equal to 0. The key, asc, and ascq fields provide additional information to help determine the cause of the error. The code usually maps the Additional Sense Code and Additional Sense Code Qualifier (ASC/ASCQ) values to an MRD error. The asc and ascq values are copied from the request sense data returned by the target. The Additional Sense Code (asc) indicates further information related to the error or exception condition reported in the sense key field. The Additional Sense Code Qualifier (ascq) indicates detailed information related to the additional sense code. For more information, consult the SCSI-2 Specification. Operating System Errors Operating system errors are indicated when the value of the valid field of the SCSI error is equal to 0 and the value of the os_ status field is not equal to 0. This result is most likely caused by an operating system error, and probably has a mapped error in MRD. MRD Errors MRD errors are indicated when the value of the os_status field is 0, and the value of the valid field of the SCSI error is 0. This result is most likely caused when MRD encounters its own failure.