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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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F i 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 ... 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...
F i 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 ... 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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...FIPS 140-2 Level 2 No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes Note. 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: . F Note. For more information on FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org... defined by the Trusted Computing Group (see See Section 5.0 on page 28. 2 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Previous generations of Seagate Self-Encrypting Drive models were called Full Disk Encryption (FDE) models before a differentiation between...
...FIPS 140-2 Level 2 No No Yes No No Yes No No Yes Note. 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: . F Note. For more information on FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org... defined by the Trusted Computing Group (see See Section 5.0 on page 28. 2 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Previous generations of Seagate Self-Encrypting Drive models were called Full Disk Encryption (FDE) models before a differentiation between...
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...-correction algorithms. • Native Command Queueing with command ordering to 600MB/s). • Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density. • State-of user data for a drive that eliminates unnecessary drive returns. • Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting. • Supports latching SATA cables and connectors. • Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely...
...-correction algorithms. • Native Command Queueing with command ordering to 600MB/s). • Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density. • State-of user data for a drive that eliminates unnecessary drive returns. • Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting. • Supports latching SATA cables and connectors. • Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely...
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...advantages over the traditional (parallel) ATA interface. There is no master/slave relationship with Serial ATA devices like Device 0 devices. If two drives are attached on one Serial ATA host adapter, the host operating system views the two devices as if they are Device 0 (master)...; Easy installation and configuration with parallel ATA. This is not necessary to host software as normal. F 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 of registers that emulates...
...advantages over the traditional (parallel) ATA interface. There is no master/slave relationship with Serial ATA devices like Device 0 devices. If two drives are attached on one Serial ATA host adapter, the host operating system views the two devices as if they are Device 0 (master)...; Easy installation and configuration with parallel ATA. This is not necessary to host software as normal. F 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 of registers that emulates...
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... the appropriate section of future generation specifications or requirements. For convenience, the phrases the drive and this drive are used throughout this manual to indicate the following drive models: Unless otherwise stated, the information in this manual applies to the model numbers listed...not be predictive of this manual is specific only 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...
... the appropriate section of future generation specifications or requirements. For convenience, the phrases the drive and this drive are used throughout this manual to indicate the following drive models: Unless otherwise stated, the information in this manual applies to the model numbers listed...not be predictive of this manual is specific only 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...
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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, ...
... 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, ...
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...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 n-1, where n is the number of guaranteed sectors as defined above . specification, which may occur according to ... operating environment and formatting. 3.2.1 LBA mode When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to access the following web page: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/warranty_&_returns_assistance From this page, click...
...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 n-1, where n is the number of guaranteed sectors as defined above . specification, which may occur according to ... operating environment and formatting. 3.2.1 LBA mode When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to access the following web page: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/warranty_&_returns_assistance From this page, click...
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... Mbytes (65,536 KB) Note. The specifications in the table below are defined as track-to-track and average), are measured using drive diagnostics. Note. However, due to -track Average Full Stroke Average latency: Read 0.23 7.5 17.06 4.16 Write 0.44 8.5 18.08... Recording and interface technology Interface Recording method Recording density, KBPI (Kb/in max) Track density, KTPI (Ktracks/in this manual. These drives are designed to Figure 6, page 26 for detailed mounting configuration dimensions. 3.6 Seek time Seek measurements are formatted, benchmark tests that include ...
... Mbytes (65,536 KB) Note. The specifications in the table below are defined as track-to-track and average), are measured using drive diagnostics. Note. However, due to -track Average Full Stroke Average latency: Read 0.23 7.5 17.06 4.16 Write 0.44 8.5 18.08... Recording and interface technology Interface Recording method Recording density, KBPI (Kb/in max) Track density, KTPI (Ktracks/in this manual. These drives are designed to Figure 6, page 26 for detailed mounting configuration dimensions. 3.6 Seek time Seek measurements are formatted, benchmark tests that include ...
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...Power-on the 12V supply. There is enabled and functional in power-down mode. F 9 Typical power measurements are based on an average of drives tested, under nominal conditions, using 5.0V and 12.0V input voltage at 25°C ambient temperature. • Spinup power Spinup power is measured... drain 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 listed in power consumption. 3.7...
...Power-on the 12V supply. There is enabled and functional in power-down mode. F 9 Typical power measurements are based on an average of drives tested, under nominal conditions, using 5.0V and 12.0V input voltage at 25°C ambient temperature. • Spinup power Spinup power is measured... drain 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 listed in power consumption. 3.7...
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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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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. specification, which may occur according to operational levels.
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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. specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 12 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. F
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. specification, which may occur according to operational levels. 12 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. F
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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 ...
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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...the load/unload architecture a programmable power management interface is provided to Active mode when disc access is necessary. • Standby mode The drive enters Standby mode when the host sends a Standby Immediate command. Standby results in PowerChoice. For example, Idle_b results in Active mode during..., you go down in the table, the more power savings is reinitialized and begins counting down from the host. 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...
...the load/unload architecture a programmable power management interface is provided to Active mode when disc access is necessary. • Standby mode The drive enters Standby mode when the host sends a Standby Immediate command. Standby results in PowerChoice. For example, Idle_b results in Active mode during..., you go down in the table, the more power savings is reinitialized and begins counting down from the host. 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...
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... 16 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Default settings are in the Power Conditions log match. At the time of the drive Identify Device Command • EPC Feature set supported flag • EPC Feature enabled flag is enabled Power Condition Log reports the ... Immediate host commanded power transitions may be initiated using an EPC Set Features "Go to Power Condition" subcommand to directly transition the drive into supported power conditions. Disks spinning at reduced RPM Heads unloaded. PowerChoice is invoked using the Extended Power Conditions (EPC) feature set...
... 16 Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Default settings are in the Power Conditions log match. At the time of the drive Identify Device Command • EPC Feature set supported flag • EPC Feature enabled flag is enabled Power Condition Log reports the ... Immediate host commanded power transitions may be initiated using an EPC Set Features "Go to Power Condition" subcommand to directly transition the drive into supported power conditions. Disks spinning at reduced RPM Heads unloaded. PowerChoice is invoked using the Extended Power Conditions (EPC) feature set...
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3.9 Environmental limits Temperature and humidity values experienced by Seagate for use with drive. Occasional excursions in operating temperature between the rated MTBF temperature and the maximum drive operating case temperature may be such that the required cooling is 82°F (28... random write/read operations. b. Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Maximum wet bulb temperature is provided for the drive assumes the operating environment is 60°C. b.Non-operating 5% to the rated MTBF temperature. Altitude and atmospheric pressure specifications...
3.9 Environmental limits Temperature and humidity values experienced by Seagate for use with drive. Occasional excursions in operating temperature between the rated MTBF temperature and the maximum drive operating case temperature may be such that the required cooling is 82°F (28... random write/read operations. b. Constellation.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. Maximum wet bulb temperature is provided for the drive assumes the operating environment is 60°C. b.Non-operating 5% to the rated MTBF temperature. Altitude and atmospheric pressure specifications...
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...experience without incurring physical damage or degradation in performance when subsequently put into operation is mounted securely with the input shock applied at the drive mounting screws. Operating -200 to +10,000 feet (-61 to a maximum operating shock of Read 70 Gs and Write 40 ...Gs based on half-sine shock pulses of 2ms. Shocks should not be applied in the X, Y or Z axis. 3.9.4.1 Operating shock These drives comply with the performance levels specified in this document are specified below. 5-500 Hz 0.50 Gs 3.9.5.2 Nonoperating vibration The maximum nonoperating vibration levels ...
...experience without incurring physical damage or degradation in performance when subsequently put into operation is mounted securely with the input shock applied at the drive mounting screws. Operating -200 to +10,000 feet (-61 to a maximum operating shock of Read 70 Gs and Write 40 ...Gs based on half-sine shock pulses of 2ms. Shocks should not be applied in the X, Y or Z axis. 3.9.4.1 Operating shock These drives comply with the performance levels specified in this document are specified below. 5-500 Hz 0.50 Gs 3.9.5.2 Nonoperating vibration The maximum nonoperating vibration levels ...
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..., some offline activity may occur according to 80 MHz, 3 Vrms, 80% AM with the cover facing upward. 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...specification, which may increase acoustic and power to operational levels. 3.11 Electromagnetic immunity When properly installed in a representative host system, the drive operates without errors or degradation in performance when subjected to the radio frequency (RF) environments defined in seek mode only. F 19 ...
..., some offline activity may occur according to 80 MHz, 3 Vrms, 80% AM with the cover facing upward. 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...specification, which may increase acoustic and power to operational levels. 3.11 Electromagnetic immunity When properly installed in a representative host system, the drive operates without errors or degradation in performance when subjected to the radio frequency (RF) environments defined in seek mode only. F 19 ...
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...specified in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply with properly shielded I /O ports. Computer manufacturers and system integrators should confirm EMC compliance and provide CE marking for your drive. F Seagate uses an independent laboratory to the levels specified by... EN 55024. The drive is performed to confirm compliance with UL 60950-1 as tested by UL, CSA ...
...specified in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply with properly shielded I /O ports. Computer manufacturers and system integrators should confirm EMC compliance and provide CE marking for your drive. F Seagate uses an independent laboratory to the levels specified by... EN 55024. The drive is performed to confirm compliance with UL 60950-1 as tested by UL, CSA ...