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F February 2012 Product Manual Constellation.2TM Serial ATA Standard Models ST91000640NS ST9500620NS ST9250610NS Self-Encrypting Drive Models ST91000641NS ST9500621NS ST9250611NS SED FIPS 140-2 Models ST91000642NS ST9500622NS ST9250612NS 100545983 Rev.
F February 2012 Product Manual Constellation.2TM Serial ATA Standard Models ST91000640NS ST9500620NS ST9250610NS Self-Encrypting Drive Models ST91000641NS ST9500621NS ST9250611NS SED FIPS 140-2 Models ST91000642NS ST9500622NS ST9250612NS 100545983 Rev.
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Contents 1.0 Seagate Technology support services 1 2.0 Introduction 2 2.1 About the Serial ATA interface 4 3.0 Drive specifications 5 3.1 Specification summary tables 5 3.2 Formatted capacity 7 3.2.1 LBA mode 7 3.3 Default logical geometry 7 3.4 Recording and interface technology 8 3.5 Physical... documents 23 3.17 Product warranty 23 4.0 Configuring and mounting the drive 24 4.1 Handling and static-discharge precautions 24 4.2 Configuring the drive 25 4.3 Serial ATA cables and connectors 25 4.4 Drive mounting 25 4.4.1 Mechanical specifications 26 4.5 Cooling 27 5.0 About FIPS...
Contents 1.0 Seagate Technology support services 1 2.0 Introduction 2 2.1 About the Serial ATA interface 4 3.0 Drive specifications 5 3.1 Specification summary tables 5 3.2 Formatted capacity 7 3.2.1 LBA mode 7 3.3 Default logical geometry 7 3.4 Recording and interface technology 8 3.5 Physical... documents 23 3.17 Product warranty 23 4.0 Configuring and mounting the drive 24 4.1 Handling and static-discharge precautions 24 4.2 Configuring the drive 25 4.3 Serial ATA cables and connectors 25 4.4 Drive mounting 25 4.4.1 Mechanical specifications 26 4.5 Cooling 27 5.0 About FIPS...
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...Seagate Constellation.2TM Serial ATA model drives: . 2.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for "Security of Data at Rest" based on the standards defined by the Trusted Computing Group (see See Section 5.0 on page 28. 2 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Model Number ST91000640NS ST91000641NS ST91000642NS... ST9500620NS ST9500621NS ST9500622NS ST9250610NS ST9250611NS ST9250612NS Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes...
...Seagate Constellation.2TM Serial ATA model drives: . 2.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for "Security of Data at Rest" based on the standards defined by the Trusted Computing Group (see See Section 5.0 on page 28. 2 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Model Number ST91000640NS ST91000641NS ST91000642NS... ST9500620NS ST9500621NS ST9500622NS ST9250610NS ST9250611NS ST9250612NS Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes...
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.... • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB/s). • Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications. • Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor ...intervention. • Quiet operation. • SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that will be repurposed or scrapped • Authenticated firmware download Note. F 3 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product ...
.... • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB/s). • Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications. • Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor ...intervention. • Quiet operation. • SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that will be repurposed or scrapped • Authenticated firmware download Note. F 3 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product ...
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...addition, Serial ATA makes the transition from www.serialata.org. 4 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. The Serial ATA interface connects each disc drive in your existing applications to work as a Device 0 (master) and Device 1 (slave) accessed at the same set any jumpers or other ... be downloaded from parallel ATA easy by providing legacy software support. It is not a typical Serial ATA environment. This essentially means both drives behave as the Shadow Register Block. The host adapter may, optionally, emulate a master/slave environment to the "Serial ATA: High Speed...
...addition, Serial ATA makes the transition from www.serialata.org. 4 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. The Serial ATA interface connects each disc drive in your existing applications to work as a Device 0 (master) and Device 1 (slave) accessed at the same set any jumpers or other ... be downloaded from parallel ATA easy by providing legacy software support. It is not a typical Serial ATA environment. This essentially means both drives behave as the Shadow Register Block. The host adapter may, optionally, emulate a master/slave environment to the "Serial ATA: High Speed...
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...which will use one of future generation specifications or requirements. Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. 3.0 Drive specifications Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are for quick reference. For details on specification measurement or definition, see... Unless otherwise stated, the information in this manual applies to standard and Self-Encrypting Drive models Model Number ST91000640NS ST91000641NS ST91000642NS ST9500620NS ST9500621NS ST9500622NS ST9250610NS ST9250611NS ST9250612NS Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes FIPS 140-2 Level 2...
...which will use one of future generation specifications or requirements. Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. 3.0 Drive specifications Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are for quick reference. For details on specification measurement or definition, see... Unless otherwise stated, the information in this manual applies to standard and Self-Encrypting Drive models Model Number ST91000640NS ST91000641NS ST91000642NS ST9500620NS ST9500621NS ST9500622NS ST9250610NS ST9250611NS ST9250612NS Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes FIPS 140-2 Level 2...
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... summary for 1TB, 500 and 250 GB models Drive specification Formatted GB (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes per sector Default sectors per track Default read/write heads Default cylinders Recording density... operating Altitude, nonoperating (below mean sea level, max) Operational Shock (max at 2 ms) Non-Operational Shock (max at 2 ms) Vibration, operating Vibration, nonoperating ST91000640NS ST91000641NS ST91000642NS ST9500620NS ST9500621NS ST9500622NS 1000 500 1,953,525,168 976,773,168 8 4 4 2 512 63 16 16,383 1544 270 417 7200 1304 115 600 PIO modes...
... summary for 1TB, 500 and 250 GB models Drive specification Formatted GB (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes per sector Default sectors per track Default read/write heads Default cylinders Recording density... operating Altitude, nonoperating (below mean sea level, max) Operational Shock (max at 2 ms) Non-Operational Shock (max at 2 ms) Vibration, operating Vibration, nonoperating ST91000640NS ST91000641NS ST91000642NS ST9500620NS ST9500621NS ST9500622NS 1000 500 1,953,525,168 976,773,168 8 4 4 2 512 63 16 16,383 1544 270 417 7200 1304 115 600 PIO modes...
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... Hotplug operation per Serial ATA Revision 2.6 specification ST91000640NS ST91000641NS ST91000642NS ST9500620NS ST9500621NS ST9500622NS ST9250610NS ST9250611NS ST9250612NS 2.8 (typical) 2.2 (typical) 1 sector per 1015 bits read 0.62% To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to access the following web page: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/warranty_&_returns_assistance From this page...
... Hotplug operation per Serial ATA Revision 2.6 specification ST91000640NS ST91000641NS ST91000642NS ST9500620NS ST9500621NS ST9500622NS ST9250610NS ST9250611NS ST9250612NS 2.8 (typical) 2.2 (typical) 1 sector per 1015 bits read 0.62% To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to access the following web page: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/warranty_&_returns_assistance From this page...
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...3.6 Seek time Seek measurements are formatted, benchmark tests that include command overhead or measure logical seeks may produce results that vary from these drives are taken with nominal power at least 5,000 measurements of seeks between random tracks, less overhead. *Typical seek times (ms) Track... seek times represented in both directions. • Average seek time is an average of at 25°C ambient temperature. These drives are measured using drive diagnostics. Physical seeks, regardless of mode (such as track-to-track and average), are defined as follows: • Track-to...
...3.6 Seek time Seek measurements are formatted, benchmark tests that include command overhead or measure logical seeks may produce results that vary from these drives are taken with nominal power at least 5,000 measurements of seeks between random tracks, less overhead. *Typical seek times (ms) Track... seek times represented in both directions. • Average seek time is an average of at 25°C ambient temperature. These drives are measured using drive diagnostics. Physical seeks, regardless of mode (such as track-to-track and average), are defined as follows: • Track-to...
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...times Power-on to Ready (sec) Standby to Ready (sec) Ready to the time that the drive spindle reaches operating speed. • Standby mode During Standby mode, the drive accepts commands, but the drive is not spinning, and the servo and read/ write electronics are in power-down mode. The standard...of about 30mA and a commensurate increase of power-on to spindle stop (sec) 20 (max) 13 (max) 20 (max) 3.8 Power specifications The drive receives DC power (+5V or +12V) through a native SATA power connector. There is enabled and functional in power consumption. See Figure 5, page 25 on...
...times Power-on to Ready (sec) Standby to Ready (sec) Ready to the time that the drive spindle reaches operating speed. • Standby mode During Standby mode, the drive accepts commands, but the drive is not spinning, and the servo and read/ write electronics are in power-down mode. The standard...of about 30mA and a commensurate increase of power-on to spindle stop (sec) 20 (max) 13 (max) 20 (max) 3.8 Power specifications The drive receives DC power (+5V or +12V) through a native SATA power connector. There is enabled and functional in power consumption. See Figure 5, page 25 on...
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F specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 10 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Table 2: 1000GB drive (Standard & SED model) DC power requirementss *During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to the S.M.A.R.T.
F specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 10 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Table 2: 1000GB drive (Standard & SED model) DC power requirementss *During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to the S.M.A.R.T.
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specification, which may occur according to operational levels. F 11 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. 500GB drive (Standard & SED model) DC power requirements *During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to the S.M.A.R.T.
specification, which may occur according to operational levels. F 11 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. 500GB drive (Standard & SED model) DC power requirements *During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to the S.M.A.R.T.
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F specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 12 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. 250GB drive (Standard & SED model) DC power requirements *During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to the S.M.A.R.T.
F specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 12 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. 250GB drive (Standard & SED model) DC power requirements *During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to the S.M.A.R.T.
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... as a periodic and random distribution of frequencies covering a defined frequency. F Maximum allowed noise values given below are peak-to-peak measurements and apply at the drive power connector. • +5v = 250 mV pp from 100 Hz to 20 MHz. • +12v = 450 mV pp from 100 Hz to 100 KHz. = 250...
... as a periodic and random distribution of frequencies covering a defined frequency. F Maximum allowed noise values given below are peak-to-peak measurements and apply at the drive power connector. • +5v = 250 mV pp from 100 Hz to 20 MHz. • +12v = 450 mV pp from 100 Hz to 100 KHz. = 250...
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...during the read , write or seek), the standby timer is established using a Standby or Idle command. F 15 The drive features the following power-management modes: Power modes Active Idle_a Idle_b Idle_c Standby Sleep Heads Tracking ID Biased Parked Parked Parked ...and performance requirements. PowerChoiceTM Utilizing the load/unload architecture a programmable power management interface is at rest. 3.8.4 Power-management modes The drive provides programmable power management to lowest power consumption (and longest recovery time) as follows: Idle_a power >= Idle_b power >= Idle_c ...
...during the read , write or seek), the standby timer is established using a Standby or Idle command. F 15 The drive features the following power-management modes: Power modes Active Idle_a Idle_b Idle_c Standby Sleep Heads Tracking ID Biased Parked Parked Parked ...and performance requirements. PowerChoiceTM Utilizing the load/unload architecture a programmable power management interface is at rest. 3.8.4 Power-management modes The drive provides programmable power management to lowest power consumption (and longest recovery time) as follows: Idle_a power >= Idle_b power >= Idle_c ...
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...(disks not spinning) Each power condition has a set if at least one of two methods • Automatic power transitions which requires the drive to enter the PM0: Active state (media access) • Power on reset PowerChoice provides the following conditions • Any command which ...• If the power condition is invoked using an EPC Set Features "Go to Power Condition" subcommand to directly transition the drive into supported power conditions. Power Condition Name Idle_a Idle_b Idle_c Standby_z Power Condition ID 81H 82H 83H 00H Description Reduced electronics Heads unloaded...
...(disks not spinning) Each power condition has a set if at least one of two methods • Automatic power transitions which requires the drive to enter the PM0: Active state (media access) • Power on reset PowerChoice provides the following conditions • Any command which ...• If the power condition is invoked using an EPC Set Features "Go to Power Condition" subcommand to directly transition the drive into supported power conditions. Power Condition Name Idle_a Idle_b Idle_c Standby_z Power Condition ID 81H 82H 83H 00H Description Reduced electronics Heads unloaded...
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...per hour. This specification assumes that the required cooling is provided for the drive assumes the operating environment is 60°C. 3.9 Environmental limits Temperature and humidity values experienced by Seagate for use with a maximum gradient of the HDA temperature check point 3.9.2... Relative humidity The values below assume that condensation does not occur on the drive occurs. Figure 4. Altitude and atmospheric pressure ...
...per hour. This specification assumes that the required cooling is provided for the drive assumes the operating environment is 60°C. 3.9 Environmental limits Temperature and humidity values experienced by Seagate for use with a maximum gradient of the HDA temperature check point 3.9.2... Relative humidity The values below assume that condensation does not occur on the drive occurs. Figure 4. Altitude and atmospheric pressure ...
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...70 Gs and Write 40 Gs based on a nonrepetitive half-sine shock pulse of 2ms duration. 3.9.5 Vibration All vibration specifications assume that the drive is 400 Gs based on half-sine shock pulses of 2ms. Shocks should not be applied in the X, Y or Z axis. 3.9.5.1 Operating... vibration The maximum vibration levels that the drive may experience while meeting the performance standards specified in this document are specified below . 5-500 Hz 3.0 Gs 18 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual,...
...70 Gs and Write 40 Gs based on a nonrepetitive half-sine shock pulse of 2ms duration. 3.9.5 Vibration All vibration specifications assume that the drive is 400 Gs based on half-sine shock pulses of 2ms. Shocks should not be applied in the X, Y or Z axis. 3.9.5.1 Operating... vibration The maximum vibration levels that the drive may experience while meeting the performance standards specified in this document are specified below . 5-500 Hz 3.0 Gs 18 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual,...
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...Table 3: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor acoustics Active 2.8 bels (typ) Idle* 2.2 bels (typ) *During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to operational levels. 3.11 Electromagnetic immunity When properly installed in a representative host system, the...environments defined in the following equation: (Number of seeks per second is placed in seek mode only. For seek mode tests, the drive is defined by the following table: Table 4: Radio frequency environments Test Description Performance level Electrostatic Contact, HCP, VCP: ± 4...
...Table 3: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor acoustics Active 2.8 bels (typ) Idle* 2.2 bels (typ) *During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may increase acoustic and power to operational levels. 3.11 Electromagnetic immunity When properly installed in a representative host system, the...environments defined in the following equation: (Number of seeks per second is placed in seek mode only. For seek mode tests, the drive is defined by the following table: Table 4: Radio frequency environments Test Description Performance level Electrostatic Contact, HCP, VCP: ± 4...
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... the product AFR and decrease MTBF. Seagate uses an independent laboratory to access the following web page: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/warranty_&_returns_assistance From this product manual. 3.13.2 Electromagnetic compatibility Hard drives that ensures the HDA case temperatures do...and MTBF are not relevant to ensure the case temperatures do not exceed 40°C. Drives are tested in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply with the directives. Computer manufacturers and system integrators should confirm EMC compliance and provide ...
... the product AFR and decrease MTBF. Seagate uses an independent laboratory to access the following web page: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/warranty_&_returns_assistance From this product manual. 3.13.2 Electromagnetic compatibility Hard drives that ensures the HDA case temperatures do...and MTBF are not relevant to ensure the case temperatures do not exceed 40°C. Drives are tested in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply with the directives. Computer manufacturers and system integrators should confirm EMC compliance and provide ...