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Seagate ST31000528AS Barracuda 7200.12 SATA Product Manual - Page 7

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1.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate Barracuda® 7200.12 Serial ATA model drives: ST31000528AS ST3750528AS ST3500418AS ST3500410AS ST3320418AS ST3250318AS ST3160318AS These drives provide the following key features: • 7200 RPM spindle speed. • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300MB per second). • Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density. • State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms. • Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications. • Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention. • Quiet operation. • Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe. • SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test 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 identifies the drive. Barracuda 7200.12 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. G 1

Section	Page
1.0 Introduction	7
1.1 About the Serial ATA interface	8
2.0 Drive specifications	9
2.1 Formatted capacity	16
2.1.1 LBA mode	16
2.2 Default logical geometry	16
2.3 Recording and interface technology	17
2.4 Physical characteristics	17
2.5 Seek time	18
2.6 Start/stop times	18
2.7 Power specifications	19
2.7.1 Power consumption	19
2.7.2 Conducted noise	20
2.7.3 Voltage tolerance	20
2.7.4 Power-management modes	20
2.8 Environmental specifications	21
2.8.1 Ambient temperature	21
2.8.2 Temperature gradient	21
2.8.3 Humidity	21
2.8.3.1 Relative humidity	21
2.8.3.2 Wet bulb temperature	21
2.8.4 Altitude	21
2.8.5 Shock	22
2.8.5.1 Operating shock	22
2.8.5.2 Non-operating shock	22
2.8.6 Vibration	22
2.8.6.1 Operating vibration	22
2.8.6.2 Non-operating vibration	22
2.9 Acoustics	23
2.9.1 Test for Prominent Discrete Tones (PDTs)	23
2.10 Electromagnetic immunity	23
2.11 Warranty	24
2.12 Agency certification	24
2.12.1 Safety certification	24
2.12.2 Electromagnetic compatibility	24
2.12.3 FCC verification	25
2.13 Environmental protection	26
2.13.1 European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive	26
2.13.2 China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive	26
2.14 Corrosive environment	26
3.0 Configuring and mounting the drive	27
3.1 Handling and static-discharge precautions	27
3.2 Configuring the drive	28
3.3 Serial ATA cables and connectors	28
3.4 Drive mounting	29
4.0 Serial ATA (SATA) interface	31
4.1 Hot-Plug compatibility	31
4.2 Serial ATA device plug connector pin definitions	32
4.3 Supported ATA commands	33
4.3.1 Identify Device command	35
4.3.2 Set Features command	39
4.3.3 S.M.A.R.T. commands	40
5.0 Seagate Technology support services	41
Index	43
A	43
B	43
C	43
D	43
E	43
F	43
G	43
H	43
I	43
K	44
L	44
M	44
N	44
O	44
P	44
Q	44
R	44
S	44
T	45
U	45
V	45