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1.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate Momentus® 5400.2 SATA model drives: • ST9120821AS • ST9100824AS • ST98823AS • ST96812AS • ST94813AS • ST93811AS These drives provide the following key features: • 5,400 RPM spindle speed. • 8 Mbyte buffer. • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 150 Mbytes per second). • Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads. • State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms. • Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention. • Quiet operation. • 800 Gs nonoperating shock and 250 Gs of operating shock. • SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns. • The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense and Diagnostic Defense, offers the industry's most comprehensive protection for disc drives. • Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting. • Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands. Figure 1. Momentus 5400.2 SATA disc drive Momentus 5400.2 SATA Product Manual, Rev. C 1

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Momentus 5400.2 SATA Product Manual, Rev. C
1
1.0
Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
Momentus
®
5400.2 SATA model drives:
ST9120821AS
ST9100824AS
ST98823AS
ST96812AS
ST94813AS
ST93811AS
These drives provide the following key features:
5,400 RPM spindle speed.
8 Mbyte buffer.
High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 150 Mbytes per second).
Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads.
State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
Quiet operation.
800 Gs nonoperating shock and 250 Gs of operating shock.
SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense and Diagnostic Defense, offers the
industry’s most comprehensive protection for disc drives.
Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.
Figure 1. Momentus 5400.2 SATA disc drive