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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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...FDE) models before a differentiation between drive-based encryption and other forms of encryption was necessary. The Self-Encrypting Drive models indicated on the cover of this product manual have provisions for the following Seagate Constellation.2TM Serial ATA model drives: . Note. F 2.0 Introduction...defined by the Trusted Computing Group (see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org). 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 No No Yes No...
...FDE) models before a differentiation between drive-based encryption and other forms of encryption was necessary. The Self-Encrypting Drive models indicated on the cover of this product manual have provisions for the following Seagate Constellation.2TM Serial ATA model drives: . Note. F 2.0 Introduction...defined by the Trusted Computing Group (see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org). 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 No No Yes No...
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...: • 7200 RPM spindle speed. • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB/s). • Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density. • State-of user data for S.M.A.R.T. These drives provide the following additional features: • Automatic data encryption/decryption • Controlled access • Random number generator •...
...: • 7200 RPM spindle speed. • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB/s). • Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density. • State-of user data for S.M.A.R.T. These drives provide the following additional features: • Automatic data encryption/decryption • Controlled access • Random number generator •...
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... plug-and-play connectivity. Note. The primary advantages include: • Easy installation and configuration with parallel ATA. This essentially means both drives behave as if they were both "masters" on two separate ports. This is not necessary to set any jumpers or other configuration options... expect all emulated. Serial ATA was designed to allow you to work as if they are Device 0 (master) devices. If two drives are attached on separate Serial ATA ports are all of installation. • Scalability to the "Serial ATA: High Speed Serialized AT Attachment...
... plug-and-play connectivity. Note. The primary advantages include: • Easy installation and configuration with parallel ATA. This essentially means both drives behave as if they were both "masters" on two separate ports. This is not necessary to set any jumpers or other configuration options... expect all emulated. Serial ATA was designed to allow you to work as if they are Device 0 (master) devices. If two drives are attached on separate Serial ATA ports are all of installation. • Scalability to the "Serial ATA: High Speed Serialized AT Attachment...
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... 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 ...see the appropriate section of future generation specifications or requirements. The data listed in this manual. F 5 3.0 Drive specifications Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are used throughout this manual. Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. For convenience, ...
... 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 ...see the appropriate section of future generation specifications or requirements. The data listed in this manual. F 5 3.0 Drive specifications Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are used throughout this manual. Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. For convenience, ...
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... Gs 400 Gs 5-500 Hz: 0.5 Gs 5-500 Hz: 3.0 Gs ST9250610NS ST9250611NS ST9250612NS 250 488,397,168 2 1 179 g (0.395 lb) 6 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. F to 12,192 m (-200 ft. Table 1: Drive specifications summary for 1TB, 500 and 250 GB models Drive specification Formatted GB (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes...
... Gs 400 Gs 5-500 Hz: 0.5 Gs 5-500 Hz: 3.0 Gs ST9250610NS ST9250611NS ST9250612NS 250 488,397,168 2 1 179 g (0.395 lb) 6 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. F to 12,192 m (-200 ft. Table 1: Drive specifications summary for 1TB, 500 and 250 GB models Drive specification Formatted GB (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes...
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... 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, click on...
... 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, click on...
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...All times are formatted, benchmark tests that include command overhead or measure logical seeks may produce results that vary from these drives are measured using drive diagnostics. Physical seeks, regardless of mode (such as follows: • Track-to-track seek time is an average .... 3.4 Recording and interface technology Interface Recording method Recording density, KBPI (Kb/in max) Track density, KTPI (Ktracks/in performance mode. These drives are expected to -track Average Full Stroke Average latency: Read 0.23 7.5 17.06 4.16 Write 0.44 8.5 18.08 *Measured in avg...
...All times are formatted, benchmark tests that include command overhead or measure logical seeks may produce results that vary from these drives are measured using drive diagnostics. Physical seeks, regardless of mode (such as follows: • Track-to-track seek time is an average .... 3.4 Recording and interface technology Interface Recording method Recording density, KBPI (Kb/in max) Track density, KTPI (Ktracks/in performance mode. These drives are expected to -track Average Full Stroke Average latency: Read 0.23 7.5 17.06 4.16 Write 0.44 8.5 18.08 *Measured in avg...
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... represents a small additional drain on page 9. F 9 See Figure 5, page 25 on page 25. 3.8.1 Power consumption Power requirements for the drives are listed in the table on the 5V supply of about 30mA and a commensurate increase of about 150mW in power consumption. Typical power measurements... 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 based on an average of power...
... represents a small additional drain on page 9. F 9 See Figure 5, page 25 on page 25. 3.8.1 Power consumption Power requirements for the drives are listed in the table on the 5V supply of about 30mA and a commensurate increase of about 150mW in power consumption. Typical power measurements... 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 based on an average of power...
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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. specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 10 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. F
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. specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 10 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. F
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F 11 specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 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.
F 11 specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 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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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 ...
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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... power. PowerChoiceTM Utilizing the load/unload architecture a programmable power management interface is necessary. 3.8.4.1 Extended Power Conditions - 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 Parked Spindle...Rotating Rotating Rotating at lower RPM Stopped Stopped Buffer Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled • Active mode The drive is in Active mode during the read , write or seek), the standby timer is reinitialized and begins counting down...
... power. PowerChoiceTM Utilizing the load/unload architecture a programmable power management interface is necessary. 3.8.4.1 Extended Power Conditions - 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 Parked Spindle...Rotating Rotating Rotating at lower RPM Stopped Stopped Buffer Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled • Active mode The drive is in Active mode during the read , write or seek), the standby timer is reinitialized and begins counting down...
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...saved and current settings are not modifiable. PowerChoice is invoked using 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 reporting methods for each power...power transitions may be customized and enabled 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...
...saved and current settings are not modifiable. PowerChoice is invoked using 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 reporting methods for each power...power transitions may be customized and enabled 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...
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...After the temperatures stabilize, measure the case temperature of 20% per hour. a.Operating 5% to 60°C) drive case temperature range with a maximum gradient of the drive. Operating The drive meets the operating specifications over a 41°F to 140°F (5°C to 95% non-condensing relative...However continual or sustained operation at 58.7°F (14.8°C). 3.9 Environmental limits Temperature and humidity values experienced by Seagate for use with a maximum gradient of 36°F (20°C) per hour. F 17 b.Non-operating 5% to maintain nominal case temperature...
...After the temperatures stabilize, measure the case temperature of 20% per hour. a.Operating 5% to 60°C) drive case temperature range with a maximum gradient of the drive. Operating The drive meets the operating specifications over a 41°F to 140°F (5°C to 95% non-condensing relative...However continual or sustained operation at 58.7°F (14.8°C). 3.9 Environmental limits Temperature and humidity values experienced by Seagate for use with a maximum gradient of 36°F (20°C) per hour. F 17 b.Non-operating 5% to maintain nominal case temperature...
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...400 Gs based on half-sine shock pulses of 2ms duration. 3.9.5 Vibration All vibration specifications assume that the drive is mounted securely with the input shock applied at the drive mounting screws. Non-operating -200 to +40,000 feet (-61 to +12,210 meters) 3.9.4 Shock... pulse 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, ...
...400 Gs based on half-sine shock pulses of 2ms duration. 3.9.5 Vibration All vibration specifications assume that the drive is mounted securely with the input shock applied at the drive mounting screws. Non-operating -200 to +40,000 feet (-61 to +12,210 meters) 3.9.4 Shock... pulse 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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... the following table: Table 4: Radio frequency environments Test Description Performance level Electrostatic Contact, HCP, VCP: ± 4 kV; For seek mode tests, the drive is oriented with 1 kHz sine A immunity Voltage dips, 0% open, 5 seconds C interrupts 0% short, 5 seconds C 40%, 0.10 seconds C 70... Product Manual, Rev. specification, which may occur according to 80 MHz, 3 Vrms, 80% AM with the cover facing upward. 3.10 Acoustics Drive acoustics are consistent with ISO document 7779. Note. Air: ± 8 kV B discharge Radiated RF immunity 80 to 1,000 MHz, 3 ...
... the following table: Table 4: Radio frequency environments Test Description Performance level Electrostatic Contact, HCP, VCP: ± 4 kV; For seek mode tests, the drive is oriented with 1 kHz sine A immunity Voltage dips, 0% open, 5 seconds C interrupts 0% short, 5 seconds C 40%, 0.10 seconds C 70... Product Manual, Rev. specification, which may occur according to 80 MHz, 3 Vrms, 80% AM with the cover facing upward. 3.10 Acoustics Drive acoustics are consistent with ISO document 7779. Note. Air: ± 8 kV B discharge Radiated RF immunity 80 to 1,000 MHz, 3 ...
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... You will provide adequate cooling 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 all unused I /O cable (if necessary) and terminators on the "...not exceed 40°C. None required. 3.13 Agency certification 3.13.1 Safety certification The 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...
... You will provide adequate cooling 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 all unused I /O cable (if necessary) and terminators on the "...not exceed 40°C. None required. 3.13 Agency certification 3.13.1 Safety certification The 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...