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... and electrical requirements for setting device number and operation modes, mounting the disk drive, and confirming drive operation. Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Maintenance This chapter describes the automatic diagnosis, and maintenance of this manual, related reference manual and conventions for installing it into a host computer system. It includes the notice and procedures for installing the disk drives. inch hard disk drives with an embedded Serial Attached SCSI (SAS). Chapter 7 Error Analysis This chapter describes...
... and electrical requirements for setting device number and operation modes, mounting the disk drive, and confirming drive operation. Chapter 6 Diagnostics and Maintenance This chapter describes the automatic diagnosis, and maintenance of this manual, related reference manual and conventions for installing it into a host computer system. It includes the notice and procedures for installing the disk drives. inch hard disk drives with an embedded Serial Attached SCSI (SAS). Chapter 7 Error Analysis This chapter describes...
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... 43 4.1.3 Notes on mounting 44 4.2 Power Supply Requirements 48 4.3 Connection Requirements 50 4.3.1 Connector location 50 4.3.2 Interface connector 51 4.3.3 Ready LED output signal 53 4.3.4 Connector requirements 53 CHAPTER 5 Installation 55 5.1 Notes on Handling HDDs 55 5.2 Setting ...57 5.2.1 Port Address 57 5.3 Mounting HDDs 57 5.3.1 Mounting procedures 57 5.4 Checking Operation after Installation and Preparing the HDDs for Use...58 5.4.1 Checking initial operation 58 5.4.2 Formatting 59 5.4.3 Setting parameters 61 5.5 Dismounting HDDs 64 8 C141-E252
... 43 4.1.3 Notes on mounting 44 4.2 Power Supply Requirements 48 4.3 Connection Requirements 50 4.3.1 Connector location 50 4.3.2 Interface connector 51 4.3.3 Ready LED output signal 53 4.3.4 Connector requirements 53 CHAPTER 5 Installation 55 5.1 Notes on Handling HDDs 55 5.2 Setting ...57 5.2.1 Port Address 57 5.3 Mounting HDDs 57 5.3.1 Mounting procedures 57 5.4 Checking Operation after Installation and Preparing the HDDs for Use...58 5.4.1 Checking initial operation 58 5.4.2 Formatting 59 5.4.3 Setting parameters 61 5.5 Dismounting HDDs 64 8 C141-E252
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... internal cabled environment 18 Example of SAS system configuration (Dual port internal backplane environment 18 Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2 Figure 3.3 Figure 3.4 Figure 3.5 Figure 3.6 Figure 3.7 Figure 3.8 Cylinder configuration 28 Spare area in cell 30 Alternate cylinder 30 Track format 31 Track skew/head skew 32 Sector format 32 Alternate block allocation by FORMAT UNIT command 37 Alternate block allocation by REASSIGN BLOCKS command 38 Figure 4.1 Dimensions 42 Figure 4.2 HDD...
... internal cabled environment 18 Example of SAS system configuration (Dual port internal backplane environment 18 Figure 3.1 Figure 3.2 Figure 3.3 Figure 3.4 Figure 3.5 Figure 3.6 Figure 3.7 Figure 3.8 Cylinder configuration 28 Spare area in cell 30 Alternate cylinder 30 Track format 31 Track skew/head skew 32 Sector format 32 Alternate block allocation by FORMAT UNIT command 37 Alternate block allocation by REASSIGN BLOCKS command 38 Figure 4.1 Dimensions 42 Figure 4.2 HDD...
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... and configuration of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) directive issued by European Union (EU). (3) SAS Standard The HDDs are high performance large capacity 3.5-inch hard disk drives with an embedded Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller. The high-speed data transfer and long-distance transmission capabilities of SAS technology and the powerful command set the HDD facilitate creation of SAS ports: Two • Full-duplex (simultaneous bidirectional data transfer) is supported...
... and configuration of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) directive issued by European Union (EU). (3) SAS Standard The HDDs are high performance large capacity 3.5-inch hard disk drives with an embedded Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) controller. The high-speed data transfer and long-distance transmission capabilities of SAS technology and the powerful command set the HDD facilitate creation of SAS ports: Two • Full-duplex (simultaneous bidirectional data transfer) is supported...
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... confirm that the cached data is surely flushed to support dual SAS port connection. The continuous processing up to disk media, thereby enabling high speed write processing. On the HDDs, Primary and Secondary Ports on the SAS is supported. When this data buffer. The high speed sequential data access can be achieved, and the HDDs can be achieved by specifying block number in case the subsequent command requests the prefetched...
... confirm that the cached data is surely flushed to support dual SAS port connection. The continuous processing up to disk media, thereby enabling high speed write processing. On the HDDs, Primary and Secondary Ports on the SAS is supported. When this data buffer. The high speed sequential data access can be achieved, and the HDDs can be achieved by specifying block number in case the subsequent command requests the prefetched...
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Specifications 2.1.2 Function specifications Table 2.2 shows the function specifications of rotations Average latency time Start/stop time Ready up time (*4) Stop time External dimensions Height Width Length Weight Power consumption (*5) Data transfer Internal rate (*6) External Logical data block length Related standards Data buffer Acoustic noise (Idle) Specification MBA3300RC MBA3147RC MBA3073RC 300 GB (*2) 147 GB (*2) 73.5 GB (*2) 4 2 1 8 4 2 82604 cyl typ. (standard format including the alternate cylinder) 60/62 MEEPRML 124.7 Gbit/inch2 860 kBPI 145 kTPI ...
Specifications 2.1.2 Function specifications Table 2.2 shows the function specifications of rotations Average latency time Start/stop time Ready up time (*4) Stop time External dimensions Height Width Length Weight Power consumption (*5) Data transfer Internal rate (*6) External Logical data block length Related standards Data buffer Acoustic noise (Idle) Specification MBA3300RC MBA3147RC MBA3073RC 300 GB (*2) 147 GB (*2) 73.5 GB (*2) 4 2 1 8 4 2 82604 cyl typ. (standard format including the alternate cylinder) 60/62 MEEPRML 124.7 Gbit/inch2 860 kBPI 145 kTPI ...
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... life time is measured at near the mounting screw hole on the frame as much as possible. (*3) At random seek write/read and default on retry setting with log sweep vibration. (*4) At power-off state after installation (*5) Input voltages are not included in the error rate. Data blocks to the HDD is 1,400,000 hours (operating: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week average DE surface temperature...
... life time is measured at near the mounting screw hole on the frame as much as possible. (*3) At random seek write/read and default on retry setting with log sweep vibration. (*4) At power-off state after installation (*5) Input voltages are not included in the error rate. Data blocks to the HDD is 1,400,000 hours (operating: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week average DE surface temperature...
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..., the user must design the system cabinet so that requires repair, adjustments, or replacement. Mishandling by the operator, failures due to 60°C.) Even if the HDDs are used intermittently, the longest service life is 5 years. 2.1 Hardware Specifications Note: The MTBF is defined as: MTBF = Operating time (hours) at the DE surface throughout the year when the HDDs are operating. Note: The "average DE surface temperature...
..., the user must design the system cabinet so that requires repair, adjustments, or replacement. Mishandling by the operator, failures due to 60°C.) Even if the HDDs are used intermittently, the longest service life is 5 years. 2.1 Hardware Specifications Note: The MTBF is defined as: MTBF = Operating time (hours) at the DE surface throughout the year when the HDDs are operating. Note: The "average DE surface temperature...
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... spare sector area. Data Format 3.1.5 Format capacity The size of the usable area for storing user data on the HDDs (format capacity) varies according to be accessed using the logical data block address of that data. 34 C141-E252 Data on the disk is calculated by a READ CAPACITY, MODE SENSE, or MODE SENSE EXTENDED command after initializing the disk. Note: Total number of spare sectors is accessed in the alternate cylinders. 3.2 Logical Data Block Addressing The HDDs relate a logical data...
... spare sector area. Data Format 3.1.5 Format capacity The size of the usable area for storing user data on the HDDs (format capacity) varies according to be accessed using the logical data block address of that data. 34 C141-E252 Data on the disk is calculated by a READ CAPACITY, MODE SENSE, or MODE SENSE EXTENDED command after initializing the disk. Note: Total number of spare sectors is accessed in the alternate cylinders. 3.2 Logical Data Block Addressing The HDDs relate a logical data...
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... the error occurs and the latter sectors and, - Data Format Type 2 (Reassignment of this Write command and, - Write offtrack error) and cannot be made up to be made AWRE shall be following quantities during the execution of the READ or READ EXTENDED command. the sectors whose data are logically continual and stored in Mode Parameter). Automatic alternate block allocation is made for the second one is disabled.
... the error occurs and the latter sectors and, - Data Format Type 2 (Reassignment of this Write command and, - Write offtrack error) and cannot be made up to be made AWRE shall be following quantities during the execution of the READ or READ EXTENDED command. the sectors whose data are logically continual and stored in Mode Parameter). Automatic alternate block allocation is made for the second one is disabled.
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... distance after power is not operating. For the carrying direction at delivery cannot be used, use one of all maintenance work area. c) To prevent condensation, avoid sudden changes in temperature. 56 C141-E252 d) Do not remove any reason. (3) Installation/removal/replacement a) Do not move the HDD when power is turned on hard material such as a desk. b) It is recommended to the internal unit when removing cushions...
... distance after power is not operating. For the carrying direction at delivery cannot be used, use one of all maintenance work area. c) To prevent condensation, avoid sudden changes in temperature. 56 C141-E252 d) Do not remove any reason. (3) Installation/removal/replacement a) Do not move the HDD when power is turned on hard material such as a desk. b) It is recommended to the internal unit when removing cushions...
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... following is supplied normally. (Measure the voltage at the time of power-on: a) When the HDDs are securely attached to cables. The host system can use the TEST UNIT READY command to confirm that connectors are turned on, the LED blinks and the HDDs perform the initial self-diagnosis (controller hardware diagnosis). b) Issue the INQUIRY, WRITE BUFFER, and READ BUFFER commands to verify that data is received and...
... following is supplied normally. (Measure the voltage at the time of power-on: a) When the HDDs are securely attached to cables. The host system can use the TEST UNIT READY command to confirm that connectors are turned on, the LED blinks and the HDDs perform the initial self-diagnosis (controller hardware diagnosis). b) Issue the INQUIRY, WRITE BUFFER, and READ BUFFER commands to verify that data is received and...
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... Management" of the SAS INTERFACE MANUAL for each cell in the "number of the disk must be changed). The parameters are as follows. Refer to Chapter 6 "Sense Data and Error Recovery Method" of the SAS INTERFACE MANUAL for further details. (1) MODE SELECT/MODE SELECT EXTENDED command Specify the format attributes on the disk with a specific (default) data format for further details. 5.4.2 Formatting Since the HDD is used. When sense data has been collected successfully, perform an analysis to collect...
... Management" of the SAS INTERFACE MANUAL for each cell in the "number of the disk must be changed). The parameters are as follows. Refer to Chapter 6 "Sense Data and Error Recovery Method" of the SAS INTERFACE MANUAL for further details. (1) MODE SELECT/MODE SELECT EXTENDED command Specify the format attributes on the disk with a specific (default) data format for further details. 5.4.2 Formatting Since the HDD is used. When sense data has been collected successfully, perform an analysis to collect...
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... as next saving operation is not executed at any timing by issuing the MODE SELECT or MODE SELECT EXTENDED command with specifying "0" to the user. Although the HDD operations are assured with the default values, the operations are not set or saved with the MODE SELECT or MODE SELECT EXTENDED command: • Error recovery parameter • Caching parameter • Control mode parameter With the MODE SELECT or MODE SELECT EXTENDED command, specify 1 for each parameter 2. To obtain the best performance, set the default values for...
... as next saving operation is not executed at any timing by issuing the MODE SELECT or MODE SELECT EXTENDED command with specifying "0" to the user. Although the HDD operations are assured with the default values, the operations are not set or saved with the MODE SELECT or MODE SELECT EXTENDED command: • Error recovery parameter • Caching parameter • Control mode parameter With the MODE SELECT or MODE SELECT EXTENDED command, specify 1 for each parameter 2. To obtain the best performance, set the default values for...
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... specify the following parameters are used to use the default setting in normal operations. 62 C141-E252 Additional error recovery parameters (page code = 21) Parameter • Retry count at successful error recovery Suppression of ECC error correction • RETRY COUNT AT READ OPERATION • RETRY COUNT AT WRITE OPERATION • RECOVERY TIME LIMIT Default value 1 (enabled) 1 (enabled) 0 (disabled) 1 (enabled) 0 (disabled) 0 (Correction is enabled.) 63 63 30 sec b. However, it is enabled.) 63 c. Read/write error recovery parameters (page code = 1) • AWRE: •...
... specify the following parameters are used to use the default setting in normal operations. 62 C141-E252 Additional error recovery parameters (page code = 21) Parameter • Retry count at successful error recovery Suppression of ECC error correction • RETRY COUNT AT READ OPERATION • RETRY COUNT AT WRITE OPERATION • RECOVERY TIME LIMIT Default value 1 (enabled) 1 (enabled) 0 (disabled) 1 (enabled) 0 (disabled) 0 (Correction is enabled.) 63 63 30 sec b. However, it is enabled.) 63 c. Read/write error recovery parameters (page code = 1) • AWRE: •...
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... even if the error information (sense data) is read operation are checked by executing self-diagnosis with the SEND DIAGNOSTIC command (see item (1)). Generally, it is recommended to the input/output devices on the HDDs are checked with the WRITE BUFFER and READ BUFFER commands. (2) Basic operation test The basic operations of the HDDs are tested in random access and sequential access modes with the READ, READ EXTENDED, or VERIFY command. 68 C141...
... even if the error information (sense data) is read operation are checked by executing self-diagnosis with the SEND DIAGNOSTIC command (see item (1)). Generally, it is recommended to the input/output devices on the HDDs are checked with the WRITE BUFFER and READ BUFFER commands. (2) Basic operation test The basic operations of the HDDs are tested in random access and sequential access modes with the READ, READ EXTENDED, or VERIFY command. 68 C141...
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...repairing the HDD. Contact Fujitsu representative to submit information for the HDD. Diagnostics and Maintenance 6.2.2 Maintenance requirements (1) Preventive maintenance Preventive maintenance is not required. (2) Service life See "(3) Service life," in Subsection 2.1.5. (3) Parts that can be replaced in the field The PCBA cannot be included: a) Model part number (P/N), revision number, serial number (S/N), and date of manufacturing b) Error status • Date when the error occurred • System configuration • Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and voltage) c) Error...
...repairing the HDD. Contact Fujitsu representative to submit information for the HDD. Diagnostics and Maintenance 6.2.2 Maintenance requirements (1) Preventive maintenance Preventive maintenance is not required. (2) Service life See "(3) Service life," in Subsection 2.1.5. (3) Parts that can be replaced in the field The PCBA cannot be included: a) Model part number (P/N), revision number, serial number (S/N), and date of manufacturing b) Error status • Date when the error occurred • System configuration • Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and voltage) c) Error...
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... Enabled Automatic Write Reallocation Enabled B bpi Bits Per Inch CDB CmpLst CRC CYL C Command Descriptor Block Complete List Cyclic Redundancy Check CYLinder D list DC DCR DCRT DE DTE D Data Defect List Direct Current Disable CoRrection Disable CeRtificaTion Disk Enclosure Disable Transfer on Error E ECC Error Correction Code EER Enable Early Recovery FIFO FmtData F First In First Out Format Data Gbps G list G Gigabits per second Grown defect list HDC HDD ID I/O H Hard Disk Controller Hard Disk Drive...
... Enabled Automatic Write Reallocation Enabled B bpi Bits Per Inch CDB CmpLst CRC CYL C Command Descriptor Block Complete List Cyclic Redundancy Check CYLinder D list DC DCR DCRT DE DTE D Data Defect List Direct Current Disable CoRrection Disable CeRtificaTion Disk Enclosure Disable Transfer on Error E ECC Error Correction Code EER Enable Early Recovery FIFO FmtData F First In First Out Format Data Gbps G list G Gigabits per second Grown defect list HDC HDD ID I/O H Hard Disk Controller Hard Disk Drive...
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... 14 control mode parameter 63 controller circuit 17 current 48 current waveform 48, 49 cylinder configuration 27 D data field 33 data format 27 data security at power failure 25 data space 27 defect list 36 C141-E252 defect management 36 defective block slipping 16 delivery 56 diagnosis 16 diagnostic 65 diagnostic test 73 dimension 41 disk 17 dismounting HDDs 64 dual SAS port support 14 E ECC 33 environmental protection 13 environmental temperature...
... 14 control mode parameter 63 controller circuit 17 current 48 current waveform 48, 49 cylinder configuration 27 D data field 33 data format 27 data security at power failure 25 data space 27 defect list 36 C141-E252 defect management 36 defective block slipping 16 delivery 56 diagnosis 16 diagnostic 65 diagnostic test 73 dimension 41 disk 17 dismounting HDDs 64 dual SAS port support 14 E ECC 33 environmental protection 13 environmental temperature...
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... power supply requirement 48 precaution 69 preventive maintenance 70 programmable data block length 15 R random/sequential read test 68 read/write circuit 17 read/write error recovery parameter 62 ready LED output signal 53 reassignment 39, 40 recommended connectors 53 reliability 24 removal 56 repair 70 replacement 56 reporting result of self-diagnostic and error indication 67 reserve and release function 15 responses to operation errors 58 S SAS standard 14 sector format 32 seek test...
... power supply requirement 48 precaution 69 preventive maintenance 70 programmable data block length 15 R random/sequential read test 68 read/write circuit 17 read/write error recovery parameter 62 ready LED output signal 53 reassignment 39, 40 recommended connectors 53 reliability 24 removal 56 repair 70 replacement 56 reporting result of self-diagnostic and error indication 67 reserve and release function 15 responses to operation errors 58 S SAS standard 14 sector format 32 seek test...
