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When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes. Your
computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed
capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Actual quantities will vary based on
various factors, including file size, file format, features and application software. Actual data rates may vary depending on o perating
environment and other factors. The export or re-export of hardware or software containing encryption may be regulated by the U. S.
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (for more information, visit www.bis.doc.gov), and controlled for import and
use outside of the U.S. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.
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1.0Scope
This manual describes Seagate Technology® LLC, Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD - SAS (Serial Attached
SCSI) disk drives.
These drives support the SAS Protocol specifications to the extent described in this manual. The SAS Interface Manual (part number
100293071) describes the general SAS characteristics of this and other Seagate SAS drives. The Self-Encrypting Drive Reference
Manual, part number 100515636, describes the interface, general operation, and security features available on Self-Encrypting Drive
models.
Product data communicated in this manual is specific only to the model numbers listed in this manual. The data listed in this m anual may
not be predictive of future generation specifications or requirements. If designing a system which will use one of the models listed or future
generation products and need further assistance, please contact the Field Applications Engineer (FAE) or our global support services
group as shown in “Seagate® Technology Support Services” on page 1.
Unless otherwise stated, the information in this manual applies to standard and Self-Encrypting Drive models.
Note.Previous generations of Seagate Self-Encrypting Drive models were called Full Disk Encryption (FDE) models before a
differentiation between drive-based encryption and other forms of encryption was necessary.
Note.The Self-Encrypting Drive models indicated on the cover of this product manual have provisions for “Security of Data at Rest”
based on the standards defined by the Trusted Computing Group (see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org).
For more information on FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification see Section 7.0 on page 36.
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2.0Applicable standards and reference documentation
The drives documented in this manual have been developed as system peripherals to the highest standards of design and construct ion.
The drives depend on host equipment to provide adequate power and environment for optimum performance and compliance with
applicable industry and governmental regulations. Special attention must be given in the areas of safety, power distribution, shielding,
audible noise control, and temperature regulation. In particular, the drives must be securely mounted to guarantee the specified
performance characteristics. Mounting by bottom holes must meet the requirements of Section 10.3
2.1Standards
Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD drives complies with Seagate standards as noted in the appropriate
sections of this manual and the Seagate SAS Interface Manual, part number 100293071.
The drives are recognized in accordance with UL 60950-1 as tested by UL, CSA 60950-1 as tested by CSA, and EN60950-1 as tested by
TUV.
The security features of Self-Encrypting Drive models are based on the “TCG Storage Architecture Core Specification” and the “TCG
Storage Workgroup Security Subsystem Class: Enterprise_A” specification with additional vendor-unique features as noted in this product
manual.
2.1.1Electromagnetic compatibility
The drive, as delivered, is designed for system integration and installation into a suitable enclosure prior to use. The drive is supplied as a
subassembly and is not subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations nor the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
The design characteristics of the drive serve to minimize radiation when installed in an enclosure that provides reasonable shi elding. The
drive is capable of meeting the Class B limi ts of the FCC Rules and Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications when
properly packaged; however, it is the user’s responsibility to assure that the drive meets the appropriate EMI requirements in their system.
Shielded I/O cables may be required if the enclosure does not provide adequate shielding. If the I/O cables are external to the enclosure,
shielded cables should be used, with the shields grounded to the enclosure and to the host controller
2.1.1.1Electromagnetic susceptibility
As a component assembly, the drive is not required to meet an y susceptibility performance requirements. It is the responsibilit y of those
integrating the drive within their systems to perform those tests required and design their system to ensure that equipment operating in the
system as the drive or external to the system does not adversely affect the performance of the drive. See Section 6.3, DC power
same
requirements.
2.1.2Electromagnetic compliance
Seagate uses an independent laboratory to confirm compliance with the directives/standards for CE Marking and C-Tick Marking. The
drive was tested in a representative system for typical applications and comply with the Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic
Susceptibility (EMI/EMS) for Class B products. The selected system represents the most popular characteristics for test platforms. The
system configurations include:
• Typical current use microprocessor
• Keyboard
• Monitor/display
• Printer
• Mouse
Although the test system with this Seagate model complies with the directives/standards, we cannot guarantee that all systems will comply.
The computer manufacturer or system integrator shall confirm EMC compliance and provide the appropriate marking for their product.
.
Electromagnetic compliance for the European Union
If this model has the CE Marking it complies with the European Union requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directiv e 2004/
108/EC as put into place on 20 July 2007.
Australian C-Tick
If this model has the C-Tick Marking it complies with the Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZ CISPR22 and meets the Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of Australia’s Spectrum Management Agency (SMA).
Korean KCC
If these drives have the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) logo, they comply with KN22, KN 24, and KN61000.
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Taiwanese BSMI
If this model has two Chinese words meaning “EMC certification” followed by an eight digit identification number, as a Marking, it complies
with Chinese National Standard (CNS) 13438 and meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of the
Taiwanese Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI).
2.1.3European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
The European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive restricts the presence of chemical substances, including Lead
(Pb), in electronic products effective July 2006.
A number of parts and materials in Seagate products are procured from external suppliers. We rely on the representations of our suppliers
regarding the
substance restrictions, and our suppliers document their compliance with our requirements by providing material content declara tions for
all parts and materials for the disk drives documented in this publication. Current supplier declarations include disclosure of the inclusion of
any RoHS-regulated substance in such parts or materials.
Seagate also has internal systems in place to ensure ongoing compliance with the RoHS Directive and all laws and regulations which
restrict chemical content in electronic products. These systems include standard operating procedures that ensure that restricted
substances are not utilized in our manufacturing operations, laboratory analytical validation testing, and an internal auditing process to
ensure that all standard operating procedures are complied with.
2.1.4China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
This product has an Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) of 20 years. The following table contains information
mandated by China's "Marking Requirements for Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products" Standard.
presence of RoHS substances in these parts and materials. Our supplier contracts require compliance with our chemical
"O" indicates the hazardous and toxic substance content of the part (at the homogenous material level) is lower than the threshold defined
by the China RoHS MCV Standard.
"X" indicates the hazardous and toxic substance content of the part (at the homogenous material level) is over the threshold defined by the
China RoHS MCV Standard.
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2.2Reference documents
SAS Interface Manual
Seagate part number: 100293071
SCSI Commands Reference Manual
Seagate part number: 100293068
Self-Encrypting Drives Reference Manual
Seagate part number: 100515636
ANSI SAS Documents
SFF-8323 3.5” Drive Form Factor with Serial Connector
SFF-8460 HSS Backplane Design Guidelines
SFF-8470 Multi Lane Copper Connector
SFF-8482 SAS Plug Connector
ANSI INCITS.xxxSerial Attached SCSI (SAS-2) Standard (T10/1562-D)
ISO/IEC 14776-xxxSCSI Architecture Model-3 (SAM-4) Standard (T10/1561-D)
ISO/IEC 14776-xxxSCSI Primary Commands-3 (SPC-4) Standard (T10/1416-D)
ISO/IEC 14776-xxxSCSI Block Commands-2 (SBC-3) Standard (T10/1417-D)
ANSI Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Documents
X3.270-1996(SCSI-3) Architecture Model
Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Documents (apply to Self-Encrypting Drive models only)
Specification for Acoustic Test Requirement and Procedures
Seagate part number: 30553-001
In case of conflict between this document and any referenced document, this document takes precedence.
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3.0General description
These drives provide high performance, high capacity data stora ge for a variety of systems including engineering workstations, network
servers, mainframes, and supercomputers. The Serial Attached SCSI interface is designed to meet next-generation computing deman ds
for performance, scalability, flexibility and high-density storage requirements.
The hybrid functionality of the 15K drive provides improved performance over standard HDDs in real-world workloads. This improvement is
due to the addition of a solid state component that caches "hot" data for reads as well as protects write data via non-volatile cache (NVC).
These drives are random access storage devices designed to support the Serial Attached SCSI Protocol as described in the ANSI
specifications, this document, and the SAS Interface Manual (part number 100293071) which describes the general interface
characteristics of this drive. These drives are classified as intelligent peripherals and provide level 2 conformance (highest level) with the
ANSI SCSI-1 standard. The SAS connectors, cables and electrical interface are compatible with Serial ATA (SATA), giving future users the
choice of populating their systems with either SAS or SATA hard disk drives. This allows integrators to continue to leverage existing
investment in SCSI while gaining a 6Gb/s serial data transfer rate.
The Self-Encrypting Drive models indicated on the cover of this product manual have provisions for “Security of Data at Rest” based on the
standards defined by the Trusted Computing Group (see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org).
The head and disk assembly (HDA) is sealed at the factory. Air recirculates within the HDA through a non-replaceable filter to maintain a
contamination-free HDA environment.
Note.Never disassemble the HDA and do not attempt to service items in the sealed enclosure (heads, media, actuator, etc.) as this
requires special facilities. The drive does not contain user-replaceable parts. Opening the HDA for any reason voids the
warranty.
Savvio drives use a dedicated landing zone at the innermost radius of the media to eliminate the possibility of destroying or degrading data
by landing in the data zone. The heads automatically go to the landing zone when power is removed from the drive.
An automatic shipping lock prevents potential damage to the heads and discs that results from movement during shipping and hand ling.
The shipping lock disengages and the head load process begins when power is applied to the drive.
These drives decode track 0 location data from the servo data embedded on each surface to eliminate mechanical transducer adjustments
and related reliability concerns.
The
drives also use a high-performance actuator assembly with a low-inertia, balanced, patented, straight arm design that provides
excellent performance with minimal power dissipation.
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3.1Standard features
Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD drives have the following standard features:
• Integrated dual port SAS controller supporting the SCSI protocol
• Support for SAS expanders and fanout adapters
• Firmware downloadable using the SAS interface
• 128-deep task set (queue)
• Supports up to 32 initiators
• Jumperless configuration
• User-selectable logical block size for 512N/512E (512, 520, 524, or 528 bytes per logical block)
• User-selectable logical block size for 4k (4096, 4160, 4192, or 4224 bytes per logical block)
• Industry standard SFF 2.5-in dimensions
• Programmable logical block reallocation scheme
• Flawed logical block reallocation at format time
• Programmable auto write and read reallocation
• Reallocation of defects on command (Post Format)
• ECC maximum burst correction length of 520 bits for 512 byte blocks and 1400 bits for 4k byte blocks
• No preventive maintenance or adjustments required
• Dedicated head landing zone and automatic shipping lock
• Embedded servo design
• Automatic shipping lock
• Self diagnostics performed when power is applied to the drive
• Zone bit recording (ZBR)
• Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting
• Dynamic spindle brake
• 128MB data buffer (see Section 4.5)
• 32GB hybrid read cache
• 8MB Hybrid NVC-backed write cache
Approximately 512K on standard models (512E, 4K)
• Drive Self Test (DST)
• Background Media Scan (BMS)
• Idle Read After Write (IRAW)
• Power Save
Self-Encrypting Drive models have the following additional features:
• Automatic data encryption/decryption
• Controlled access
• Random number generator
• Drive locking
• 16 independent data bands
• Cryptographic erase of user data for a drive that will be repurposed or scrapped
• Authenticated firmware download
3.2Media description
The media used on the drive has a glass substrate coated with a thin film magnetic material, overcoated with a proprietary protective layer
for improved durability and environmental protection.
3.3Performance
• Firmware-controlled multisegmented cache designed to dynamically adjust segments for enhanced system performance
• 600 MB/s maximum instantaneous data transfers
• 15K RPM spindle. Average latency = 2.0 ms
• Background processing of queue
• Supports start and stop commands (spindle stops spinning)
Note.There is no significant performance difference between Self-Encrypting Drive and standard
(non-Self-Encrypting Drive) models.
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3.4Reliability
• Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.44%
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours
• Balanced low mass rotary voice coil actuator
• Incorporates industry-standard Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)
• 5-year warranty
3.5Formatted capacities
Standard OEM models are formatted to 512 bytes per block. The block size is selectable at format time and must be a multiple of 4 bytes.
Users having the necessary equipment may modi fy the data block size before issuing a format command and obtain different format ted
capacities than those listed.
To provide a stable target capacity environment and at the same time provide users with flexibility if they choose, Seagate rec ommends
product planning in one of two modes:
Seagate designs capacity points at certain block sizes that Seagate guarantees current and future products will meet. We recommend
customers use this capacity in their project planning, as it ensures a stable operating point with backward and forward compati bility from
generation to generation. The current guaranteed operating points for this product are:
Using the Mode Select command, the drive can change its capacity to something less than maximum. See the Mode Select (6) parameter
list table in the SAS Interface Manual, part number 100293071. A value of zero in the Number of Blocks field indicates that the drive will not
change the capacity it is currently formatted to have. A number other than zero and less than the maximum number of LBAs in the Number
of Blocks field changes the total drive capa city to the value in the Number of Blocks field. A value greater than the maximum n umber of
LBAs is rounded down to the maximum capacity.
3.7Factory installed options
Integrators may order the following items which are incorporated at the manufacturing facility during production or packaged before
shipping. Some of the options available are (not an exhaustive list of possible options):
• Other capacities can be ordered depending on sparing scheme and sector size requested.
• Single-unit shipping pack. The drive is normally shipped in bulk packaging to provide maximum protection against transit damage. Units
shipped individually require additional protection as provided by the single unit shipping pack. Users planning single unit distribution
should specify this option.
• The Safety and Regulatory Agency Specifications, part number 75789512, is usually included with each standard OEM drive shippe d,
but extra copies may be ordered.
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4.0Performance characteristics
This section provides detailed information concerning performance-related characteristics and features of Enterprise Performance 15K
HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD drives.
4.1Internal drive characteristics
600GB Models450GB Models300GB Models
Drive capacity600450300GB (formatted, rounded off value)
Read/write data heads664
Bytes per track108110811081Kbytes (avg, rounded off values)
Bytes per surface100,00075,00075,000MB (unformatted, rounded off values
Tracks per surface (total)10986/9686/96KTracks (user accessible) (4k or 512E / 512N)
Tracks per in289228/254228/254KTPI (average) (4k or 512E / 512N)
Peak bits per in176117611761KBPI
Areal density509402/448402/448Gb/in2 (4k or 512E / 512N)
Disk rotation speed15K15K15KRPM
Avg rotational latency2.02.02.0ms
4.2Seek performance characteristics
4.2.1Format command execution time for 512-byte sectors (minutes)
600GB Models450GB Models300GB models
Maximum (with verify)1209060
Maximum (without verify)604530
Execution time measured from receipt of the last byte of the Command Descriptor Block (CDB) to the request for a Status Byte Transfer to
the Initiator (excluding connect/disconnect).
When changing sector sizes, the format times shown above may need to be increased by 30 minutes.
4.2.2General performance characteristics
Sustained transfer rate180 to 246 MiB/s 4k/5xxE **
160 to 217 MiB/s 5xxN **
SAS Interface maximum instantaneous transfer rate600 MB/s* per port
(dual port = 1,200 MB/s*)
Logical block sizes
512 (default), 520, 524 and 528
4k - 4096 (default), 4160, 4192, and 4224
Read/write consecutive sectors on a trackYes
Flaw reallocation performance impact (for flaws reallocated at format time using the
Negligible
spare sectors per sparing zone reallocation scheme.)
Average rotational latency2.0 ms
* Assumes no errors and no relocated logical blocks. Rate measured from the start of the first logical block transfer to or
from the host.
** MiB/s x 1.048 = MB/s
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4.3Start/stop time
The drive accepts the commands listed in the SAS Interface Manual less than 3 seconds after DC power has been applied.
If the drive receives a NOTIFY (ENABLE SPINUP) primitive through either port and has not received a START STOP UNIT command with
the START bit equal to 0, the drive becomes ready for normal operations within 20 seconds (excluding the error recovery procedure).
If the drive receives a START STOP UNIT command with the START bit equal to 0 before receiving a NOTIFY (ENABLE SPINUP)
primitive, the drive waits for a START STOP UNIT command with the START bit equal to 1. After receiving a START STOP UNIT command
with the START bit equal to 1, the drive wait s for a NOTIFY (ENABLE SPINUP) primitive. After receiving a NOTIFY (ENABLE SPINUP)
primitive through either port, the drive becomes ready for normal operations within 20 seconds (excluding the error recovery procedure).
If the drive receives a START STOP UNIT command with the START bit and IMMED bit equal to 1 and does not receive a NOTIFY
(ENABLE SPINUP) primitive within 5 seconds, the drive fails the START STOP UNIT command.
The START STOP UNIT command may be used to command the drive to stop the spindle. Stop time is 20 seconds (maximum) from
removal of DC power. SCSI stop time is 20 seconds. There is no power control switch on the drive.
4.4Prefetch/multi-segmented cache control
The drive provides a prefetch (read look-ahead) and multi-segmented cache control algorithms that in many cases can enhance sys tem
performance. Cache refers to the drive buffer storage space when it is used in cache operations. To select this feature, the host sends the
Mode Select command with the proper values in the applicable bytes in page 08h. Prefetch and cache operations are independent
features from the standpoint that each is enabled and disabled independently using the Mode Select command; however, in actual
operation, the prefetch feature overlaps cache operation somewhat as described in sections 4.5.1 and 4.5.2.
All default cache and prefetch mode parameter values (Mode Page 08h) for standard OEM versions of this drive family are given in Table
10 for 300GB, Table 11 for 450GB and Table 12 for 600GB.
4.5Cache operation
Note.Refer to the SAS Interface Manual for more detail concerning the cache bits.
Of the 128MB physical buffer space in th e drive, approximately 60,000KB are available as a data cache. The remaining buffer spa ce is
reserved for internal drive use.
The drive keeps track of the logical block addresses of the data stored in each segment of the buffer. If the cache is enabled (see RCD bit
in the SAS Interface Manual ), data requested by the host with a read command is retr ieved from the buffer, if possible, before any disk
access is initiated. If cache operation is not enabled, the buffer is still used, but only as circular buffer segments during d isk medium read
operations (disregarding Prefetch operation for the moment). That is, the drive does not check in the buffer segments for the r equested
read data, but goes directly to the medium to retrieve it. The retrieved data merely passes through some buffer segment on the way to the
host. All data transfers to the host are in accordance with buffer-full ratio rules. See the explanation provided with the information about
Mode Page 02h (disconnect/reconnect control) in the SAS Interface Manual.
The following is a simplified description of the prefetch/cache operation:
Case A—read command is received and all of the requested logical blocks are already in the cache:
1.Drive transfers the requested logical blocks to the initiator.
Case B—A Read command requests data, and at least one requested logical block is not in any segment of the cache:
1.The drive fetches the requested logical blocks from the disk and transfers them into a segment, and then from there to the host in
accordance with the Mode Select Disconnect/Reconnect parameters, page 02h.
2.If the prefetch feature is enabled, refer to section 4.5.2 for operation from this point.
Each cache segment is actually a self-contained circular buffer whose length is an integer number of logical blocks. The drive dynamically
creates
and removes segments based on the workload. The wrap-around capability of the individual segments greatly enhances the
cache’s overall performance.
Note.The size of each segment is not reported by Mode Sense command page 08h, bytes 14 and 15. The value 0XFFFF is always
reported regardless of the actual size of the segment. Sending a size specification using the Mode Select command (bytes 14
and 15) does not set up a new segment size. If the STRICT bit in Mode page 00h (byte 2, bit 1) is set to one, the drive
responds as it does for any attempt to change an unchangeable parameter.
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4.5.1Caching write data
Note.Write caching in this section is the traditional SCSI write caching (WCE=1) where writes are not protected on power loss.
Hybrid provides NVC-protected write caching when WCE=0 over a portion of the DRAM.
Note.Refer to the SAS Interface Manual for more detail concerning the cache bits."
Write caching is a write operation by the drive that makes use of a drive buffer storage area where the data to be written to the medium is
stored while the drive performs the Write command.
If read caching is enabled (RCD=0), then data written to the medi um is retained in the cache to be made available for future re ad cache
hits. The same buffer space and segmentation is used as set up for read functions. The buffer segmentation scheme is set up or changed
independently, having nothing to do with the state of RCD. When a write command is issued, if RCD=0, the cache is first checked to see if
any logical blocks that are to be written are already stored in the cache from a previous read or write command. If there are, the respective
cache segments are cleared. The new data is cached for subsequent Read commands.
If the number of write data logical blocks exceed the size of the segment being written into, when the end of the segment is re ached, the
data is written into the beginning of the same cache segment, overwriting the data that was written there at the beginning of the operation;
however, the drive does not overwrite data that has not yet been written to the medium.
If write caching is enabled (WCE=1), then the drive may return Good status on a write command after the data has been transferr ed into
the cache, but before the data has been written to the medium. If an error occurs while writing the data to the medium, and Goo d status
has already been returned, a deferred error will be generated.
T
he Synchronize Cache command may be used to force the drive to write all cached write data to the medium. Upon completion of a
Synchronize Cache command, all data received from previous write commands will have been written to the medium.
in Table 10 for 300GB, Table 11 for 450GB and Table 12 for 600GB shows the mode default settings.
4.5.2Prefetch operation
If the Prefetch feature is enabled, data in contiguous logical blocks on the disk immediately beyond that which was requested b y a Read
command
request those logical blocks (this is true even if cache operat ion is disabled). Though the prefetch operation uses the buffer as a cache,
finding the requested data in the buffer is a prefetch hit, not a cache operation hit.
To enable prefetch, use Mode Select page 08h, byte 12, bit 5 (Disable Read Ahead - DRA bit). DRA bit = 0 enables prefetch.
The drive does not use the Max Prefetch field (bytes 8 and 9) or the Prefetch Ceiling field (bytes 10 and 11).
When prefetch (read look-ahead) is enabled (enabled by DRA = 0), the drive enables prefetch of contiguous blocks from the disk when it
senses that a prefetch hit will likely occur. The drive disables prefetch when it decides that a prefetch hit is not likely to occur.
4.5.3Hybrid caching operations
Hybrid caching operation Read data that has been promoted into the hybrid read cache does not persist through a power cycle. Th e read
data can always be retrieved from the rotating media.
When WCE=0, Hybrid 10K provides NVC-protected write caching over the portion of the DRAM used to coalesce writes. Write data on ly
goes into NVC when there is an unexpected power loss to the drive. The NVC has 90-day data retention.
If WCE=1, then a hybrid drive will operate on writes like a standard HDD–writes in cache are not protected by NVC and may be lo st with
power loss."
are retrieved and stored in the buffer for immediate transfer from the buffer to the host on subsequent Read commands that
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5.0Reliability specifications
The following reliability specifications assume correct host and drive operational interface, including all interface timings, power supply
voltages, environmental requirements and drive mounting constraints.
Seek error rate:Less than 10 errors in 10
Read Error Rates
1
Recovered DataLess than 10 errors in 1012 bits transferred (OEM default settings)
Unrecovered DataLess than 1 sector in 10
Miscorrected DataLess than 1 sector in 10
Interface error rate:Less than 1 error in 10
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF):2,000,000 hours
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR)0.44%
Preventive maintenance:None required
1.Error rate specified with automatic retries and data correction with ECC enabled and all flaws reallocated.
5.1Error rates
The error rates stated in this manual assume the following:
• The drive is operated in accordance with this manual using DC power as defined in paragraph 6.3, "DC power requirements."
• Errors caused by host system failures are excluded from error rate computations.
• Assume random data.
• Default OEM error recovery settings are applied. This includes AWRE, ARRE, full read retries, full write retries and full retry time.
8
seeks
16
bits transferred
21
bits transferred
12
bits transferred
5.1.1Recoverable Errors
Recoverable errors are those detected and corrected by the drive, and do not require user intervention.
Recoverable Data errors will use Error Correction when needed.
Re
covered Data error rate is determined using read bits transferred for recoverable errors occurring during a read, and using write bits
transferred for recoverable errors occurring during a write.
5.1.2Unrecoverable Errors
An unrecoverable data error is defined as a failure of the drive to recover data from the media. These errors occur due to head /media or
write problems. Unrecoverable data errors are only detected during read operations, but not caused by the read. If an unrecoverable data
error is detected, a MEDIUM ERROR (03h) in the Sense Key will be reported. Multiple unrecoverable data errors resulting from th e same
cause are treated as 1 error.
5.1.3Seek errors
A seek error is defined as a failure of the drive to position the heads to the addressed track. After detecting an initial seek error, the drive
automatically performs an error recovery process. If the error recovery process fails, a seek positioning error (Error code = 15h or 02h) will
be reported with a Hardware error (04h) in the Sense
Key. Recoverable seek errors are specified at Less than 10 errors in 10
8
seeks.
Unrecoverable seek errors (Sense Key = 04h) are classified as drive failures.
5.1.4Interface errors
An interface error is defined as a failur e of th
e receiver on a port to recover the data as transmitted by the device port conn ected to the
receiver. The error may be detected as a running disparity error, illegal code, loss of word sync, or CRC error.
5.2Reliability and service
Integrators can enhance the reliability of En terprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD disk drives by ensuring that the
drive receives adequate cooling. Section 6.0 provides temperature measurements and other information that may be used to enhance the
service life of the drive. Section 10.2 provides recommended air-flow information.
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5.2.1Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
The production disk drive shall achieve an AFR of 0.44% (MTBF of 2,000,000 hours) when operated in an environment that ensures the
HDA case temperatures do not exceed the values specified in Secti on 6.5. Operation at case temperatures outside the specificati ons in
Section 6.5 may increase the product AFR (decrease the MTBF). The AFR (MTBF) is a population statistic not relevant to individual units.
The AFR (MTBF) specification is based on the following assumptions:
• 8760 power-on hours per year.
• 250 average on/off cycles per year.
• Operations at nominal voltages.
• Systems will provide adequate cooling to ensure the case temperatures specified in Section 6.5 are not exceeded. Temperatures outside
the specifications in Section 6.5 will increase the product AFR and decrease the MTBF.
5.2.2Preventive maintenance
No routine scheduled preventive maintenance is required.
5.2.3Hot plugging the drive
When a disk is powered on by switching the power or hot plugged, the drive runs a self test before attempting to communicate on its’
interfaces. When the self test completes successfully, the drive initiates a Link Reset starting with OOB. An attached device should
respond to the link reset. If the link reset attempt fails, or any time the drive looses sync, the drive initiated link reset. The drive will initiate
link reset once per second but alternates between port A and B. Therefore each port will attempt a link reset once per 2 seconds assuming
both ports are out of sync.
If the self-test fails, the drive does not respond to link reset on the failing port.
Note.It is the responsibility of the systems integrator to assure that no temperature, energy, voltage hazard, or ESD potential hazard
is presented during the hot connect/disconnect operation. Discharge the static electricity from the drive carrier prior to inse rting it into the system.
Caution.The drive motor must come to a complete stop prior to changing the plane of operation. This time is required to insure data
integrity.
5.2.4S.M.A.R.T.
S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. This technology is intended to recognize conditions that
indicate imminent drive failure and is designed to provide sufficient warning of a failure to allow an application to back up the data before an
actual failure occurs.
Note.The drive’s firmware monitors specific attributes for degradation over time but can’t predict instantaneous drive failures.
Each monitored attribute has been selected to monitor a specific set of failure conditions in the operating performance of the drive and the
thresholds are optimized to minimize “false” and “failed” predictions.
Controlling S.M.A.R.T.
The operating mode of S.M.A.R.T. is controlled by the DEXCPT and PERF bits on the Informational Exceptions Control mode page (1Ch).
Use the DEXCPT bit to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. feature. Setting the DEXCPT bit disables all S.M.A.R.T. functions. When enabled,
S.M.A.R.T. collects on-line data as the drive performs normal read and write operations. When the PERF bit is set, the drive is considered
to be in “On-line Mode Only” and will not perform off-line functions.
Applications can measure off-line attributes and force the drive to save the data by using the Rezero Unit command. Forcing S.M .A.R.T.
resets the timer so that the next scheduled interrupt is in one hour.
Applications can interrogate the drive through the host to determine the time remaining before the next scheduled measurement and data
logging
process occurs. To accomplish this, issue a Log Sense command to log page 0x3E. This allows applications to control when
S.M.A.R.T. interruptions occur. Forcing S.M.A.R.T. with the RTZ command resets the timer.
Performance impact
S.M.A.R.T. attribute data is saved to the disk so that the events that caused a predictive failure can be recreated. The drive measures and
saves parameters once every hour subject to an idle period on the drive interfaces. The process of measuring off-line attribute data and
saving data to the disk is interruptable. The maximum on-line only processing delay is summarized below:
Maximum processing delay
Fully-enabled delay DEXCPT = 0
S.M.A.R.T. delay times
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70 milliseconds
Reporting control
Reporting is controlled by the MRIE bits in the Informational Exceptions Control mode page (1Ch). Subject to the reporting meth od. For
example, if the MRIE is set to one, the firmware will issue to the host an 01-5D00 sense code. The FRU field contains the type of predictive
failure that occurred. The error code is preserved through bus resets and power cycles.
Determining rate
S.M.A.R.T. monitors the rate at which errors occur and signals a predictive failure if the rate of degraded errors increases to an
unacceptable level. To determine rate, error events are logged and compared to the number of total operations for a given attri bute. The
interval defines the number of operations over which to measure the rate. The counter that keeps track of the current number of operations
is referred to as the Interval Counter.
S.M.A.R.T. measures error rates. All errors for each monitored attribute are recorded. A counter keeps track of the number of errors for the
current interval. This counter is referred to as the Failure Counter.
Error rate is the number of errors per operation. The algorithm that S.M.A.R.T. uses to record rates of error is to set thresholds for the
number of errors and their interval. If the number of errors exceeds the threshold before the interval expires, the error rate is considered to
be unacceptable. If the number of errors does not exceed the threshold before the interval expires, the error rate is considered to be
acceptable. In either case, the interval and failure counters are reset and the process starts over.
Predictive failures
S.M.A.R.T. signals predictive failures when the drive is performing unacceptably for a period of time. The firmware keeps a run ning count
of the number of times the error rate for each attribute is unacceptable. To accomplish this, a counter is incremented each tim e the error
rate is unacceptable and decremented (not to exceed zero) whenever the error rate is acceptable. If the counter continually increments
such that it reaches the predictive threshold, a predictive failure is signaled. This counter is referred to as the Failure History Counter.
There is a separate Failure History Counter for each attribute.
5.2.5Thermal monitor
Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD drives implement a temperature warning system which:
1.Signals the host if the temperature exceeds a value which would threaten the drive.
2.Saves a S.M.A.R.T. data frame on the drive which exceeds the threatening temperature value.
A temperature sensor monitors the drive temperature and issues a warning over the interface when the temperature exceeds a set
threshold. The temperature is measured at power-up and then at ten-minute intervals after power-up.
The thermal monitor system generates a warning code of 01-0B01 when the temperature exceeds the specified limit in compliance with
the SCSI standard.
feature is controlled by the Enable Warning (EWasc) bit, and the reporting mechanism is controlled by the Method of Reporting
This
Informational Exceptions field (MRIE) on the Informational Exceptions Control (IEC) mode page (1Ch).
Table 1Temperature Log Page (0Dh)
Parameter CodeDescription
0000hPrimary TemperatureNever
0001hReference TemperatureNever
[a]. Do not reset the log parameter.
[b]. Do not make any requested changes in any field in any log parameter in any log page.
Resettable or
Changeable
[a] [b]
[a] [b]
Support
Required
Mandatory
Optional
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5.2.6Drive Self Test (DST)
Drive Self Test (DST) is a technology designed to recognize drive fault conditions that qualify the drive as a failed unit. DST validates the
functionality of the drive at a system level.
There are two test coverage options implemented in DST:
1.Extended test
2.Short test
The most thorough option is the extended test that performs various tests on the drive and scans every logical block address (LBA) of the
drive. The short test is time-restricted and limited in length —it does not scan the entire media surface, but does some fundame ntal tests
and scans portions of the media.
DST encounters an error during either of these tests, it reports a fault condition. If the drive fails the test, remove it from service and
If
return it to Seagate for service.
5.2.6.1DST failure definition
The drive will present a “diagnostic failed” condition through the self-tests results value of the diagnostic log page if a fun ctional failure is
encountered during DST. The channel and servo parameters are not modified to test the drive more stringently, and the number of retries
are not reduced. All retries and recovery processes are enabled during the test. If data is recoverable, no failure condition will be reported
regardless of the number of retries required to recover the data.
The following conditions are considered DST failure conditions:
• Seek error after retries are exhausted
• Track-follow error after retries are exhausted
• Read error after retries are exhausted
• Write error after retries are exhausted
Recovered errors will not be reported as diagnostic failures.
5.2.6.2Implementation
This section provides all of the information necessary to implement the DST function on this drive.
5.2.6.2.1State of the drive prior to testing
The drive must be in a ready state before issuing the Send Diagnostic command. There are multiple reasons why a drive may not be ready,
some
of which are valid conditions, and not errors. For example, a drive may be in process of doing a format, or another DST. It is the
responsibility of the host application to determine the “not ready” cause.
While not technically part of DST, a Not Ready condition also qualifies the drive to be returned to Seagate as a failed drive.
A Drive Not Ready condition is reported by the drive under the following conditions:
• Motor will not spin
• Motor will not lock to speed
• Servo will not lock on track
• Drive cannot read configuration tables from the disk
In these conditions, the drive responds to a Test Unit Ready command with an 02/04/00 or 02/04/03 code.
5.2.6.2.2Invoking DST
To invoke DST, submit the Send Diagnostic command with the appropriate Function Code (001b for the short test or 010b for the extended
test) in bytes 1, bits 5, 6, and 7.
5.2.6.2.3Short and extended tests
DST has two testing options:
1.short
2.extended
These testing options are described in the following two subsections.
Each test consists of three segments: an electrical test segment, a servo test segment, and a read/verify scan segment.
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Short test (Function Code: 001b)
The purpose of the short test is to provide a time-limited test that tests as much of the drive as possible within 120 seconds. The short test
does not scan the entire media surface, but does some fundamental tests and scans portions of the media. A complete read/verify scan is
not performed and only factual failures will report a fault condition. This option provides a quick confidence test of the drive.
Extended test (Function Code: 010b)
The objective of the extended test option is to empirically test critical drive components. For example, the seek tests and on-track
operations test the positioning mechanism. The read operation tests the read head element and the media surface. The write elem ent is
tested through read/write/read operations. The integrity of the media is checked through a read/verify scan of the media. Motor
functionality is tested by default as a part of these tests.
The anticipated length of the Extended test is reported through the Control Mode page.
5.2.6.2.4Log page entries
When the drive begins DST, it creates a new entry in the Self-test Results Log page. The new entry is created by inserting a new self-test
parameter block at the beginning of the self-test results log parameter section of the log page. Existing data will be moved to make room
for the new parameter block. The drive reports 20 parameter blocks in the log page. If there are more than 20 parameter blocks, the least
recent parameter block will be deleted. The new parameter block will be initialized as follows:
1.The Function Code field is set to the same value as sent in the DST command
2.The Self-Test Results Value field is set to Fh
3.The drive will store the log page to non-volatile memory
After a self-test is complete or has been aborted, the drive updat es the Self-Test Results Value field in its Self-Test Results Log page in
non-volatile memory. The host may use Log Sense to read the results from up to the last 20 self-tests performed by the drive. The self-test
results value is a 4-bit field that reports the results of the test. If the field is set to zero, the drive passed with no errors detected by the DST.
If the field is not set to zero, the test failed for the reason reported in the field.
The drive will report the failure condition and LBA (if applicable) in the Self-test Results Log parameter. The Sense key, ASC, ASCQ, and
FRU are used to report the failure condition.
5.2.6.2.5Abort
There are several ways to abort a diagnostic. A SCSI Bus Reset or a Bus Device Reset message can be used to abort the diagnostic.
To abort a DST executing in background mode, use the abort code in the DST Function Code field. This will cause a 01 (self-test aborted
by the application client) code to appear in the self-test result s values log. All other abort mechanisms will be reported as a 02 (self-test
routine was interrupted by a reset condition).
5.2.7Product warranty
See “Seagate® Technology Support Services” on page
Shipping
When transporting or shipping a drive, use only a Seagate-approved container. Keep the original box. Seagate approved container s are
easily identified by the Seagate Approved Package label. Shipping a drive in a non-approved container voids the drive warranty
Seagate repair centers may refuse receipt of components improperly packaged or obviously damaged in transit. Contact the author ized
Seagate distributor to purchase additional boxes. Seagate recommends shipping by an air-ride carrier experienced in handling co mputer
equipment.
Product repair and return information
Seagate customer service centers are the only facilities authoriz ed to service Seagate drives. Seagate does not sanction any th ird-party
repair facilities. Any unauthorized repair or tampering with the factory seal voids the warranty.
Storage
The maximum recommended storage period for the drive in a non-operational environment is 90 days. Drives should be stored in the
original unopened Seagate shipping packaging when ever possible. Once the drive is removed from the Seagate original packaging the
recommended
temperature, humidity, wet bulb, atmospheric conditions, shock, vibration, magnetic and electrical field specifications should be followed.
maximum period between drive operation cycles is 30 days. During any storage period the drive non-operational
1 for warranty contact information.
.
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6.0Physical/electrical specifications
This section provides information relating to the physical and electrical characteristics of the drive.
6.1
Drives using the load/unload architecture provide programmable power management to tailor systems for performance and greater energy
efficiency.
The table below lists the supported PowerChoice modes. The further down in the table, the more power savings can be realized. For
example, Idle_B mode results in greater power savings than Idle_A mode. Standby_Z mode results in the greatest power savings.
PowerChoice modes
PowerChoiceTM power management
MODEDESCRIPTION
Idle_AReduced electronics
Idle_BHeads unloaded. Disks spinning at full RPM
Idle_CHeads unloaded. Disks spinning at reduced RPM
Standby_YHeads unloaded. Disks spinning at reduced RPM.
Standby_ZHeads unloaded. Motor stopped (disks not spinning)
TM
PowerChoice
• Power Condition mode page method—Enable and initialize the idle condition timers and/or the standby condition timers. The time r values are based on the values set in the Power Condition mode page.
• START STOP UNIT command method—Use the START STOP UNIT command (OPERATION CODE 1Bh). This allows the host to
directly transition the drive to any supported PowerChoice mode.
can be invoked using one of these two methods:
Recovery requires the NOTIFY (Enable Spinup) command.
Recovery requires the NOTIFY (Enable Spinup) command.
If both the Power Condition mode page and START STOP UNIT command methods are used, the START STOP UNIT command request
takes precedence over the Power Condition mode page power contro l and may disable the idle condi tion and standby condition timers.
The
REQUEST SENSE command reports the current PowerChoice state if active and also the method by which the drive entered the
PowerChoice state.
When the drive receives a command, all power condition timers are suspended if they were enabled via the Power Condition mode p age.
Once all outstanding commands are processed, the power condition ti mers are reinitialized to the values defined in the Power Co ndition
mode page
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6.1.1PowerChoice reporting methods
PowerChoiceTM provides these reporting methods for tracking purposes:
Request Sense command reports
• Current power condition
• Method of entry
.
NOTE
Processing the Request Sense command does not impact the drive’s power save state.
• Accumulated transitions to Active, Idle_A, Idle_B, Idle_C, Standby_Y, Standby_Z
6.2AC power requirements
None.
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6.3DC power requirements
The voltage and current requirements for a single drive are shown below. Values indicated apply at the drive connector.
The standard drive models and the SED drive models have identical har dware, however the security and encryption portion of the drive
controller ASIC is enabled and functional in the SED models. This represents a small additional drain on the 5V supply of about 30mA and
a commensurate increase of about 150mW in power consumption. There is no additional drain on the 12V supply.
Table 2300GB models DC power requirements
300GB Base - Hybrid
Notes
Parameter(Amps)(Amps)(Amps)(Amps)
Voltage+5V+12V [2]+5V+12V [2]
Regulation[5]±5%±5% [2]±5%±5% [2]
Avg idle current DC[1] [7]0.340.260.340.26
Advanced Idle Current
Idle13σ0.390.290.400.28
Idle23σ0.290.250.290.24
Idle33σ0.340.190.290.12
Standby3σ0.270.010.270.01
Maximum Start current
DC (peak DC)3σ[3]0.720.990.740.98
AC (peak AC)3σ[3]0.911.640.921.62
Delayed motor start (max) DC3σ[1] [4]0.270.010.270.01
Peak operating current: (random read)
Typical DC[1] [6]0.420.460.420.46
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.510.490.500.49
3.0 Gb mode6.0 Gb mode
Maximum (peak) DC3σ1.961.421.891.43
Peak operating current: (random write)
Typical DC[1]0.410.430.410.43
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.490.470.480.47
Maximum (peak) DC3σ1.151.411.281.47
Peak operating current: (sequential read)
Typical DC[1]0.780.260.790.26
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.850.290.870.28
Maximum (peak) DC3σ1.250.651.090.64
Peak operating current: (sequential write)
Typical DC[1]0.630.300.630.30
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.760.340.750.34
Maximum (peak) DC3σ0.960.660.910.66
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Table 3450GB models DC power requirements
450 GBBase - Hybrid
Notes
Parameter(Amps)(Amps)(Amps)(Amps)
Voltage+5V+12V [2]+5V+12V [2]
Regulation[5]±5%±5% [2]±5%±5% [2]
Avg idle current DC[1] [7]0.330.290.330.29
Advanced Idle Current
Idle13σ0.360.310.360.31
Idle23σ0.260.260.270.26
Idle33σ0.260.130.260.13
Standby3σ0.250.010.250.01
Maximum Start current
DC (peak DC)3σ[3]0.700.970.730.97
AC (peak AC)3σ[3]0.881.570.931.56
Delayed motor start (max) DC3σ[1] [4]0.250.010.250.01
Peak operating current: (random read)
Typical DC[1] [6]0.430.530.430.53
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.480.550.480.55
3.0 Gb mode6.0 Gb mode
Maximum (peak) DC3σ2.011.532.031.60
Peak operating current: (random write)
Typical DC[1]0.420.500.420.50
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.460.530.460.53
Maximum (peak) DC3σ0.991.550.891.55
Peak operating current: (sequential read)
Typical DC[1]0.790.330.800.33
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.840.350.860.34
Maximum (peak) DC3σ1.230.761.030.88
Peak operating current: (sequential write)
Typical DC[1]0.630.360.640.37
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.730.390.730.39
Maximum (peak) DC3σ0.910.800.880.77
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Table 4600GB models DC power requirements
600GB Base - Hybrid
Notes
Parameter(Amps)(Amps)(Amps)(Amps)
Voltage+5V+12V [2]+5V+12V [2]
Regulation[5]±5%±5% [2]±5%±5% [2]
Avg idle current DC[1] [7]0.340.300.340.30
Advanced Idle Current
Idle13σ0.390.330.390.33
Idle23σ0.280.270.290.27
Idle33σ0.280.140.280.14
Standby3σ0.260.010.270.01
Maximum Start current
DC (peak DC)3σ[3]0.730.970.730.96
AC (peak AC)3σ[3]0.891.580.901.56
Delayed motor start (max) DC3σ[1] [4]0.270.010.270.01
Peak operating current: (random read)
Typical DC[1] [6]0.440.520.440.52
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.480.540.490.54
3.0 Gb mode
6.0 Gb mode
Maximum (peak) DC3σ1.961.571.931.58
Peak operating current: (random write)
Typical DC[1]0.420.480.420.48
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.470.510.470.50
Maximum (peak) DC3σ1.131.551.051.54
Peak operating current: (sequential read)
Typical DC[1]0.780.320.800.32
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.840.340.860.34
Maximum (peak) DC3σ1.150.821.040.78
Peak operating current: (sequential write)
Typical DC[1]0.640.360.650.36
Maximum DC3σ[1]0.720.400.730.40
Maximum (peak) DC3σ0.900.810.860.80
[1]Measured with average reading DC ammeter. Instantaneous +12V current peaks will exceed these values. Power supply at nominal
voltage. N (number of drives tested) = 6, 35 Degrees C ambient.
[2]For +12 V, a –10% tolerance is allowed during initial spindle start but must return to ±5% before reaching 15K RPM. The ±5% must
be maintained after the drive signifies that its power-up sequence has been completed and that the drive is able to accept sele ction
by the host initiator.
[3]See +12V current profile in Figure 1.
[4]This condition occurs after OOB and Speed Negotiation completes but before the drive has received the Notify Spinup primitive.
[5]See paragraph 6.3.1, "Conducted noise immunity." Specified voltage tolerance includes ripple, noise, and transient response.
[6]Operating condition is defined as random 8 block reads.
[7]During idle, the drive heads are relocated every 60 seconds to a random location within the band from three-quarters to maxi mum
track.
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General DC power requirement notes.
1.Minimum current loading for each supply voltage is not less than 1.7% of the maximum operating current shown.
2.The +5V and +12V supplies should employ separate ground returns.
3.Where power is provided to multiple drives from a common supply, careful consideration for individual drive power requirements
should be noted. Where multiple units are powered on simultaneously
, the peak starting current must be available to each device
.
4.Parameters, other than spindle start, are measured after a 10-minute warm up.
5.Drive background activity can cause instantaneous +5V and +12V current peaks in excess of the stated values
6.3.1Conducted noise immunity
Noise is specified as a periodic and random distribution of frequencies covering a defined frequency range. 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 mV pp from 100 KHz to 20 MHz.
150 mV pp from 20 MHz to 80 MHz.
6.3.2
Power sequencing
The drive does not require power sequencing. The drive protects against inadvertent writing during power-up and down.
6.3.3Current profiles
The +12V and +5V current profiles for the Seagate Enterprise Performance 15K HDD drives are shown below.
Figure 1. Current profile for 600GB models
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Figure 2. Current profile for 450B models
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Figure 3. Current profile for 300B models
Note: All times and currents are typical. See the tables in Section 6.3 for maximum current requirements.
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6.4Power dissipation
300GB models in 3Gb operation
To obtain operating power for typical random read operations, refer to the following I/O rate curve (see Figure 4). Locate the typical I/O rate
for a drive in the system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the vertical
axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.
Figure 4. 300GB models (3Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
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300GB models in 6Gb operation
To obtain operating power for typical random read operations, refer to the following I/O rate curve (see Figure 4). Locate the typical I/O rate
for a drive in the system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the vertical
axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.
Figure 5. 300GB models (6Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
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450GB models in 3Gb operation
To obtain operating power for typical random read operations, refer to the following I/O rate curve (see Figure 4). Locate the typical I/O rate
for a drive in the system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the vertical
axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.
Figure 6. 450GB models (3Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
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450GB models in 6Gb operation
To obtain operating power for typical random read operations, refer to the following I/O rate curve (see Figure 4). Locate the typical I/O rate
for a drive in the system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the vertical
axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.
Figure 7. 450GB models (6Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
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600GB models in 3Gb operation
To obtain operating power for typical random read operations, refer to the following I/O rate curve (see Figure 4). Locate the typical I/O rate
for a drive in the system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the vertical
axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.
Figure 8. 600GB models (3Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
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600GB models in 6Gb operation
To obtain operating power for typical random read operations, refer to the following I/O rate curve (see Figure 4). Locate the typical I/O rate
for a drive in the system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the vertical
axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.
Figure 9. 600GB models (6Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
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6.5Environmental limits
Temperature and humidity values experienced by the drive must be such that condensation does not occur on any drive part. Altitude and
atmospheric pressure specifications are referenced to a standard day at 58.7°F (14.8°C). Maximum wet bulb temperature is 84°F (29°C).
Note.To maintain optimal performance drives should be run at nominal case temperatures.
6.5.1Temperature
a. Operating
The drive meets the operating specifications over a 41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C) drive case temperature range with a maximum tem perature gradient of 36°F (20°C) per hour.
The maximum allowable drive case temperature is 140°F (60°C).
The MTBF specification for the drive assumes the operating environment is designed to maintain nominal case temperature. The rated
MTBF is based upon a sustained case temperature of 122°F (50°C). Occasional excursions in operating temperature between the
rated MTBF temperature and the maximum drive operating case temperature may occur without impact to the rated MTBF tempera ture. However continual or sustained operation at case temperatures beyond the rated MTBF temperature will degrade the drive MTBF
and reduce product reliability.
Air flow may be required to achieve consistent nominal case temperature values (see Section 9.2). To confirm that the required cooling
is provided for the electronics and HDA, place the drive in its final mechanical configuration, and perform random write/read operations.
After the temperatures stabilize, measure the case temperature of the drive. See Figure 10 for HDA temperature checkpoint.
b. Non-operating
–40° to 158°F (–40° to 70°C) package ambient with a maximum gradient of 36°F (20°C) per hour. This specification assumes that t he
drive is packaged in the shipping container designed by Seagate for use with drive.
HDA Temp
Check Point
Figure 10. Location of the HDA temperature check point
Note.Image is for reference only, may not represent actual drive
6.5.2Relative humidity
The values below assume that no condensation on the drive occurs.
a. Operating
5% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity with a maximum gradient of 20% per hour.
b. Non-operating
5% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity with a maximum gradient of 20% per hour.
6.5.3Effective altitude (sea level)
a. Operating
–1000 to +10,000 ft (–304.8 to +3048 m)
b. Non-operating
–1000 to +40,000 ft (–304.8 to +12,192 m)
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6.5.4Shock and vibration
Shock and vibration limits specified in this document are measured directly on the drive chassis. If the drive is installed in an enclosure to
which the stated shock and/or vibration criteria is applied, resonances may occur internally to the enclosure resulting in drive movement in
excess of the stated limits. If this situation is apparent, it may be necessary to modify the enclosure to minimize drive movement.
The limits of shock and vibration defined within this document ar e specified with the drive mounted by any of the four methods shown in
Figure 11, and in accordance with the restrictions of Section 10.3.
6.5.4.1Shock
a. Operating—normal
The drive, as installed for normal operation, shall operate error free while subjected to intermittent shock not exceeding 40 Gs at a
maximum duration of 11 ms (half sinewave). The drive, as installed for normal operation, shall operate error free while subjected to
intermittent shock not exceeding 25 Gs at a maximum duration of 2 ms (half sinewave). Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
b. Operating—abnormal
Equipment, as installed for normal operation, does not incur physical damage while subjected to intermittent shock not exceedin g 40
Gs at a maximum duration of 11 ms (half sinewave). Shock occurring at abnormal levels may promote degraded operational perfor mance during the abnormal shock period. Specified operational performance will continue when normal operating shock levels resume.
Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis. Shock is not to be repeated more than two times per second.
c. Non-operating
The limits of non-operating shock shall apply to all conditions of handling and transportation. This includes both isolated drives and
integrated drives.
The drive subjected to nonrepetitive shock not exceeding 80 Gs at a maximum duration of 11 ms (half sinewave) shall not exhibit
device damage or performance degradation. Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
The drive subjected to nonrepetitive shock not exceeding 400 Gs at a maximum duration of 2 ms (half sinewave) does not exhibit
device damage or performance degradation. Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
The drive subjected to nonrepetitive shock not exceeding 300 Gs at a maximum duration of 0.5 ms (half sinewave) does not exhibit
device damage or performance degradation. Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
d. Packaged
Seagate finished drive bulk packs are designed and tested to meet or exceed applicable ISTA and ASTM standards. Volume finished
drives will be shipped from Seagate factories on pallets to minimize freight costs and ease material handling. Seagate finished drive
bulk packs may be shipped individually. For less than full shipments, instructions are printed on the bulk pack carton for minimum drive
quantities and proper drive placement
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Z
Y
X
Figure 11. Recommended mounting
X
Y
Z
Note.Image is for reference only, may not represent actual drive.
6.5.4.2Vibration
a. Operating—normal
The drive as installed for normal operation, shall comply with the complete specified performance while subjected to continuous vibration not exceeding:
5-500 Hz @ 0.5 G (zero to peak)
Vibration may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
Operating normal translational random flat profile:
10 - 500 Hz (translational random flat profile) 0.5 GRMS
b. Non-operating
The limits of non-operating vibration shall apply to all conditions of handling and transportation. This includes both isolated drives and
integrated drives.
The drive shall not incur physical damage or degraded performance as a result of continuous vibration not exceeding:
5-500 Hz @ 3.0 G (zero to peak)
Vibration may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
Non-operating translational random flat profile:
10 - 500 Hz (translational random flat profile) 2.4 GRMS
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6.5.5Air cleanliness
The drive is designed to operate in a typical office environment with minimal environmental control.
6.5.6Corrosive environment
Seagate electronic drive components pass accelerated corrosion testi ng equivalent to 10 years exposure to light industrial envi ronments
containing sulfurous gases, chlorine and nitric oxide, classes G and H per ASTM B845. However, this accelerated testing cannot duplicate
every potential application environment.
Users should use caution exposing any electronic components to uncontrolled chemical pollutants and corrosive chemicals as elec tronic
drive
component reliability can be affected by the installationenvironment. The silver, copper, nickel and gold films used in Seagate
products are especially sensitive to the presence of sulfide, chloride, and nitrate contaminants. Sulfur is found to be the most damaging. In
addition, electronic components should never be exposed to condensing water on the surface of the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)
or exposed to an ambient relati ve humidity greater than 95%. Materials used in cabinet fabrication, such as vulcanized rubber, that can
outgas corrosive compounds should be minimized or eliminated. The useful life of any electronic equipment may be extended by replacing
materials near circuitry with sulfide-free alternatives.
6.5.7Acoustics
Sound power during idle mode shall be 3.25 bels typical when measured to ISO 7779 specification.
Sound power during operating mode shall be 3.35 bels typical when measured to ISO 7779 specification.
There
will not be any discrete tones more than 9 dB above the masking noise on typical drives when measured according to Seagate
specification 30553-001. There will not be any tones more than 24 dB above the masking noise on any drive.
6.5.8Electromagnetic susceptibility
See Section 2.1.1.1.
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6.6Mechanical specifications
Refer to Figure 12 for detailed mounting configuration dimensions. See Section 10.3, “Drive mounting.”
Weight:600/450 GB Models0.507 lb0.230 Kg
300GB models0.496 lb0.255 Kg
Note.These dimensions conform to the Small Form Factor Standard documented in SFF-8201 and
SFF-8223, found at
www.sffcommittee.org.
inmm
in
mm
in
mm
Figure 12. Dimensions
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7.0About FIPS
The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2 is a U.S. Government Computer Security Standard used to
accredit cryptographic modules. It is titled 'Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules (FIPS PUB 140-2)' and is issued by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Purpose
This standard specifies the security requirements that will be satisfied by a cryptographic module utilized within a security system
protecting
Level 3 and Level 4. These levels are intended to cover the wide range of potential applications and environments in which cryp tographic
modules may be employed.
Validation Program
Products that claim conformance to this standard are validated by the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) which is a joint
effort
Government of Canada. Products validated as conforming to FIPS 140-2 are accepted by the Federal agencies of both countries for the
protection of sensitive information (United States) or Designated Information (Canada).
In the CMVP, vendors of cryptographic modules use independent, accredited testing laborites to have their modules tested. National
Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratories perform cryptographic module compliance/conformance
testing.
Seagate Enterprise SED
The SEDs referenced in this Product Manual have been validated by CMVP and have been thoroughly tested by a NVLAP accredited la b
to satisfy FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements. In order to operate in FIPS Approved Mode of Operation, these SEDs require security
initialization. For more information, refer to 'Security Rules' section in the 'Security Policy' document uploaded on the NIST website. To
reference the product certification visit -
Security Level 2
sensitive but unclassified information. The standard provides four increasing, qualitative levels of security: Level 1, Level 2,
between
Security Level 2 enhances the physical security mechanisms of a Security Level 1 cryptographic module by adding the requirement for
tamper-evidence, which includes the use of tamper-evident coatings or seals on removable covers of the module. Tamper-evident coatings or seals are placed on a cryptographic module so that the coating or seal must be broken to attain physical access to the critical
security parameters (CSP) within the module. Tamper-evident seals (example shown in Figure 13, page 36) are placed on covers to
protect against unauthorized physical access. In addition Security Level 2 requires, at a minimum, role-based authentication in which a
cryptographic module authenticates the authorization of an operator to assume a specific role and perform a corresponding set o f services.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) of the
http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/1401vend.htm, and search for “Seagate”.
Figure 13. Example of FIPS tamper evidence labels/seals.
Note.Image is for reference only, may not represent actual drive.
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8.0About self-encrypting drives
Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) offer encryption and security serv ices for the protection of stored data, commonly known as “prot ection of
data at rest.” These drives are compliant with the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Enterprise Storage Specifications as detailed in Section
2.2.
The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) is an organization sponsored and operated by companies in the computer, storage and digital
communications industry. Seagate’s SED models comply with the standards published by the TCG.
To use the security features in the drive, the host must be capable of constructing and issuing the following two SCSI commands:
• Security Protocol Out
• Security Protocol In
These commands are used to convey the TCG protocol to and from the drive in their command payloads.
8.1Data encryption
Encrypting drives use one inline encryption engine for each port, employing AES-256 data encryption in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC)
mode to encrypt all data prior to being written on the media and to decrypt all data as it is read from the media. The encryption engines are
always in operation and cannot be disabled.
The 32-byte Data Encryption Key (DEK) is a random number which is generated by the drive, never leaves the drive, and is inaccessible to
the host system. The DEK is itself encrypted when it is stored on the media and when it is in volatile temporary storage (DRAM) external to
the encryption engine. A unique data encryption key is used for each of the drive's possible16 data bands (see Section 8.5).
8.2Controlled access
The drive has two security providers (SPs) called the "Admin SP" and the "Locking SP." These act as gatekeepers to the drive se curity
services. Security-related commands will not be accepted unless they also supply the correct credentials to prove the requester is
authorized to perform the command.
8.2.1Admin SP
The Admin SP allows the drive's owner to enable or disable firmware download operations (see Section 8.4). Access to the Admin SP is
available using the SID (Secure ID) password or the MSID (Manufactures Secure ID) password.
8.2.2Locking SP
The Locking SP controls read/write access to the media and the cryptographic erase feature. Access to the Locking SP is availab le using
the BandMasterX or EraseMaster passwords. Since the drive owner can define up to 16 data bands on the drive, each data band has its
own password called BandMasterX where X is the number of the data band (0 through 15).
8.2.3Default password
When the drive is shipped from the factory, all passwords are set to the value of MSID. This 32-byte random value can only be read by the
host electronically over the interface. After receipt of the drive, it is the responsibility of the owner to use the default MSID password as the
authority to change all other passwords to unique owner-specified values.
8.3Random number generator (RNG)
The drive has a 32-byte hardware RNG that it is uses to derive encryption keys or, if requested to do so, to provide random numbers to the
host for system use, including using these numbers as Authentication Keys (passwords) for the drive’s Admin and Locking SPs.
8.4Drive locking
In addition to changing the passwords, as described in Section 8.2.3, the owner should also set the data access controls for the individual
bands.
The variable "LockOnReset" should be set to "PowerCycle" to ensure that the data bands will be locked if power is lost. In addition
"ReadLockEnabled" and "WriteLockEnabled" must be set to true in the locking table in order for the bands "LockOnReset" setting of
"PowerCycle" to actually lock access to the band when a "PowerCycle" event occurs. This scenario occurs if the drive is removed from its
cabinet. The drive will not honor any data read or write requests until the bands have been unlocked. This prevents the user data from
being accessed without the appropriate credentials when the drive has been removed from its cabinet and installed in another system.
When the drive is shipped from the factory, the firmware download port is unlocked.
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8.5Data bands
When shipped from the factory, the drive is configured with a single data band called Band 0 (also known as the Global Data Band) which
comprises LBA 0 through LBA max. The host may allocate Band1 by specifying a start LBA and an LBA range. The real estate for this
band is taken from the Global Band. An additional 14 Data Bands may be defined in a similar way (Band2 through Band15) but before
these bands can be allocated LBA space, they must first be individually enabled using the EraseMaster password.
Data bands cannot overlap but they can be sequential with one band ending at LBA (x) and the next beginning at LBA (x+1).
Each data band has its own drive-generated encryption key and its own user-supplied password. The host may change the Encryption Key
(see Section 8.6) or the password when required. The bands should be aligned to 4K LBA boundaries.
8.6Cryptographic erase
A significant feature of SEDs is the ability to perform a cryptographic erase. This involves the host telling the drive to change the data
encryption key for a particular band. Once changed, the data is no longer recoverable since it was written with one key and will be read
using a different key. Since the drive overwrites the old key with the new one, and keeps no history of key changes, the user data can
never be recovered. This is tantamount to an instantaneous data erase and is very useful if the drive is to be scrapped or redispositioned.
8.7Authenticated firmware download
In addition to providing a locking mechanism to prevent unwanted firmware download attempts, the drive also only accepts download files
which have been cryptographically signed by the appropriate Seagate Design Center.
Three conditions must be met before the drive will allow the download operation:
1.The download must be an SED file. A standard (base) drive (non-SED) file will be rejected.
2.The download file must be signed and authenticated.
3.As with a non-SED drive, the download file must pass the acceptance criteria for the drive. For example it must be applicable to the
correct drive model, and have compatible revision and customer status.
8.8Power requirements
The standard drive models and the SED drive models have identical har dware, however the security and encryption portion of the drive
controller ASIC is enabled and functional in the SED models. This represents a small additional drain on the 5V supply of about 30mA and
a commensurate increase of about 150mW in power consumption. There is no additional drain on the 12V supply. See the tables in
Section 6.3 for power requirements on the standard (non-SED) drive models.
8.9Supported commands
The SED models support the following two commands in addition to the commands supported by the standard (non-SED) models as listed
in the table in Section 11.3:
• Security Protocol Out (B5h)
• Security Protocol In (A2h)
8.10Sanitize - CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERASE
This command cryptographically erases all user data on the drive by destroying the current data encryption key and replacing it with a new
data encryption key randomly generated by the drive. Sanitize CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERASE is a SCSI CDB Op code 48h and selecting the
service action code 3 (CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERASE)
8.11RevertSP
SED models will support the RevertSP feature which erases all data in all bands on the device and returns the contents of all SPs (Security
Providers) on the device to their original factory state. In order to execute the RevertSP method the unique PSID (Physical Secure ID)
printed on the drive label must be provided. PSID is not electronically accessible and can only be manually read from the driv e label or
scanned in via the 2D barcode.
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9.0Defect and error management
Seagate continues to use innovative technologies to manage defects and errors. These technologies are designed to increase data
integrity, perform drive self-maintenance, and validate proper drive operation.
SCSI defect and error management involves drive internal defect/error management and SAS system error considerations (errors in
communications between the initiator and the drive). In addition, Seagate provides the following technologies used to increase data
integrity and drive reliability:
• Background Media Scan (see Section 9.4)
• Deferred Auto-Reallocation (see Section 9.5)
• Idle Read After Write (see Section 9.6)
The read error rates and specified storage capacities are not dependent on host (initiator) defect management routines.
9.1Drive internal defects/errors
During the initial drive format operation at the factory, media defects are identified, tagged as being unusable, and their locations recorded
on the drive primary defects list (referred to as the “P’ list and also as the ETF defect list). At factory format time, these known defects are
also reallocated, that is, reassigned to a new place on the medium and the location listed in the defects reallocation table. The “P” list is not
altered after factory formatting. Locations of defects found and reallocated during error recovery procedures after drive shipment are listed
in the “G” list (defects growth list). The “P” and “G” lists may be referenced by the initiator using the Read Defect Data command.
Details of the SCSI commands supported by the drive are described in the SAS Interface Manual. Also, more information on the drive Error
Recovery philosophy is presented in the SAS Interface Manual.
9.2Drive error recovery procedures
When an error occurs during drive operation, the drive, if programmed to do so, performs error recovery procedures to attempt t o recover
the data. The error recovery procedures used depend on the option s previously set in the Error Recovery Parameters mode page. E rror
recovery and defect management may involve using several SCSI commands described in the S AS In te rfa ce Ma nua l. The drive
implements selectable error recovery time limits required in video applications.
The error recovery scheme supported by the drive provides a way to control the total error recovery time for the entire command in addition
to controlling the recovery level for a single LBA. The total amount of time spent in error recovery for a command can be limit ed using the
Recovery Time Limit bytes in the Error Recovery mode page. The total amount of time spent in error recovery for a single LBA can be
limited using the Read Retry Count or Write Retry Count bytes in the Error Recovery mode page.
The drive firmware error recovery algorithms consists of 20 levels for r ead recoveries and six levels for write. Each level may consist of
multiple steps, where a step is defined as a recovery function involving a single re-read or re-write attempt. The maximum level used by the
drive in LBA recovery is determined by the read and write retry counts.
The table on the next page equates the read and write retry count with the maximum possible recovery time for read and write recovery of
individual LBAs. The times given do not include time taken to perform reallocations. Reallocations are performed when the ARRE bit (for
reads) or AWRE bit (for writes) is one, the RC bit is zero, and the recovery time limit for the command has not yet been met. Time needed
to perform reallocation is not counted against the recovery time limit.
When the RC bit is one, reallocations are disabled even if the ARRE or AWRE bits are one. The drive will still perform data recovery
actions within the limits defined by the Read Retry Count, Write Retry Count, and Recovery Time Limit parameters. However, the drive
does not report any unrecovered errors.
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Table 5Read and write retry count maximum recovery times
Read retry count*
1124154
5403280
10730398
1510654176
20 (default)15385 (default)422
* For read retry count, every tick ~ 5% of total error recovery. Valid range setting is 1-20.
e.g. 1 ~ 5%
5 ~ 25%
20 ~ 100%
Setting these retry counts to a value below the default setting could result in degradation of the unrecovered error rate. For example,
suppose the read/write recovery page has the RC bit = 0 and if the read retry count is set to 5, this means ~ 25% of error reco very will be
executed which consumes 621.62 ms (please refer to the table above). If the limit is reached and a LBA has not yet been recover ed (i.e.
requires retries beyond 621.62 ms), the command will end with Check Condition status report and unrecoverable read error will be
reported.
Maximum recovery time per
LBA (cumulative, ms)
Write retry count
036
Maximum recovery time per LBA
(cumulative, ms)
9.3SAS system errors
Information on the reporting of operational errors or faults across the interface is given in the SAS Interface Manual. The SSP Response
returns information to the host about numerous kinds of errors or faults. The Receive Diagnostic Results reports the results of diagnostic
operations performed by the drive.
Status returned by the drive to the initiator is described in the SAS Interface Manual. Status reporting plays a role in systems error
management and its use in that respect is described in sections where the various commands are discussed.
9.4Background Media Scan
Background Media Scan (BMS) is a self-initiated media scan. BMS is defined in the T10 document SPC-4 available from the T10
committee. BMS performs sequential reads across the entire pack of the media while the drive is idle. In RAID arrays, BMS allows hot
spare drives to be scanned for defects prior to being put into service by the host system. On regular duty drives, if the host system makes
use of the BMS Log Page, it can avoid placing data in suspect locations on the media. Unreadable and recovered error sites will be logged
or reallocated per ARRE/AWRE settings.
With BMS, the host system can consume less power and system overhead by only checking BMS status and results rather than tying up
the bus and consuming power in the process of host-initiated media scanning activity.
Since the background scan functions are only done during idle periods, BMS causes a negligible impact to system performance. Th e first
BMS scan for a newly manufactured drive is performed as quickly as possible to verify the media and protect data by setting the “Start time
after idle” to 5ms, all subsequent scans begin after 500ms of idle time. Other features that normally use idle time to function will function
normally because BMS functions for time limited bursts then suspends activity to allow other background functions to operate.
BMS interrupts immediately to service host commands from the interface bus while performing reads. BMS will complete any BMS-initiated
error recovery prior to returning to service host-initiated commands. Overhead associated with a return to host-servicing activity from BMS
only impacts the first command that interrupted BMS, this results in a typical delay of about 1ms.
9.5Deferred Auto-Reallocation
Deferred Auto-Reallocation (DAR) simplifies reallocation algorithms at the system level by allowing the drive to reallocate unreadable
locations on a subsequent write command. Sites are marked for DAR during read operations performed by the drive. When a write
command is received for an LBA marked for DAR, the auto-reallocation process is invoked and attempts to rewrite the data to the original
location. If a verification of this rewrite fails, the sector is re-mapped to a spare location.
This is in contrast to the syst em having to use the Reassign Command to reassign a location that was unreadable and then genera te a
write command to rewrite the data. DAR is most effective when AWRE and ARRE are enabled—this is the default setting from the Seagate
factory. With AWRE and ARRE disabled DAR is unable to reallocate the failing location and will report an error sense code indicating that
a write command is being attempted to a previously failing location.
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9.6Idle Read After Write
Idle Read After Write (IRAW) utilizes idle time to verify the integrity of recently written data. During idle periods, no active system requests,
the drive reads recently written data from the media and compares it to valid write command data resident in the drives data bu ffer. Any
sectors that fail the comparison result in the invocation of a rewrite and auto-reallocation process. The process attempts to rewrite the data
to the original location. If a verification of this rewrite fails, the sector is re-mapped to a spare location.
9.7Protection Information (PI)
Protection Information is intended as a standardized approach to system level LRC traditionally provided by systems using 520 byte
formatted LBAs. Drives formatted with PI information provide the same, common LBA count (i.e. same capacity point) as non-PI formatted
drives. Sequential performance of a PI drive will be reduced by approximately 1.56% due to the extra overhead of PI being transferred
from the media that is not calculated as part of the data transferred to the host. To determine the full transfer rate of a PI drive, transfers
should be calculated by adding the 8 extra bytes of PI to the transferred LBA length, i.e. 512 + 8 = 520. PI formatted drives a re physically
formatted to 520 byte sectors that store 512 bytes of customer data with 8 bytes of Protection Information appended to it. The advantage
of PI is that the Protection Information bits can be managed at the HBA and HBA driver level. Allowing a system that typically does not
support 520 LBA formats to integrate this level of protection.
Protection Information is valid with any supported LBA size. 512 LBA size is used here as common example.
9.7.1Levels of PI
There are 4 types of Protection Information.
Type 0 - Describes a drive that is not formatted with PI information bytes. This allows for legacy support in non-PI systems.
Type 1 - Provides support of PI protection using 10 and 16 byte commands. The RDPROTECT and WRTPROTECT bits allow for checking
control through the CDB. Eight bytes of Protection Information are transmitted at LBA boundaries across the interface if RDPROTECT and
WRTPROTECT bits are nonzero values. Type 1 does not allow the use of 32 byte commands.
Type
2 - Provides checking control and additional expected fields within the 32 byte CDBs. Eight bytes of Protection Information are
transmitted at LBA boundaries across the interface if RDPROTECT and WRTPROTECT bits are nonzero values. Type 2 does allow the
use of 10 and 16 byte commands with zero values in the RDPROTECT and WRTPROTECT fields. The drive will generate 8 bytes
(e.g.0xFFFF) 8 bytes of Protection Information to be stored on the media, but the 8 bytes will not be transferred to the host d uring a read
command.
Type 3 - Seagate products do not support Type 3.
9.7.2Setting and determining the current Type Level
A drive is initialized to a type of PI by using the format command on a PI capable drive. Once a drive is formatted to a PI Typ e, it may be
queried by a Read Capacity (16) command to report the PI type which it is currently formatted to. PI Types cannot coexist on a single drive.
A d
rive can only be formatted to a single PI Type. It can be changed at anytime to a new Type but requires a low level format which
destroys all existing data on the drive. No other vehicle for changing the PI type is provided by the T10 SBC3 specification.
Type 1 PI format CDB command: 04 90 00 00 00 00, Write Buffer: 00 A0 00 00
Type 2 PI format CDB command: 04 D0 00 00 00 00, Write Buffer: 00 A0 00 00
9.7.3Identifying a Protection Information drive
The Standard Inquiry provides a bit to indicate if PI is support by the drive. Vital Product Descriptor (VPD) page 0x86 provides
indicate the PI Types supported and which PI fields the drive supports checking.
Note.For further details with respect to PI, please refer to SCSI Block Commands - 3 (SBC-3) Draft Standard documentation.
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10.0Installation
Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD disk drive installation is a plug-and-play process. There are no jumpe rs,
switches, or terminators on the drive.
SAS drives are designed to be used in a host system that provides a SAS-compatible backplane with bays designed to accommodate the
drive. In such systems, the host system typically provides a carrier or tray into which the drive needs to be mounted. Mount the drive to the
carrier or tray provided by the host system using four M3 x 0.5 metric screws. When tightening the screws, use a maximum torque of 4.5
in-lb +/- 0.45 in-lb. Do not over-tighten or force the screws. Mount the drive in any orientation.
Note.SAS drives are designed to be attached to the host system without I/O or power cables. If it is intended to use the drive in a
non-backplane host system, connecting the drive using high-quality cables is acceptable as long as the I/O cable length does
not exceed 10 m (32.8 ft).
Slide the carrier or tray into the appropriate bay in the host system using the instructions provided by the host system. This connects the
drive
directly to the system’s SAS connector. The SAS connector is normally located on a SAS backpanel. See Section 11.4.1 for
additional information about these connectors.
Power is supplied through the SAS connector.
The drive is shipped from the factory low-level formatted in 512-byte logical blocks. Reformatting the driveis needed only if wanting to
select a different logical block size.
Figure 14. Physical interface
10.1Drive orientation
The drive may be mounted in any orientation. All drive performance characterizations, however, have been done with the drive in
horizontal (disks level) and vertical (drive on its side) orientations, which are the two preferred mounting orientations.
10.2Cooling
Cabinet cooling must be designed by the customer so that the ambient temperature immediately surrounding the drive will not exceed
temperature conditions specified in Section 6.5.1, "Temperature."
The rack, cabinet, or drawer environment for the drive must provide heat removal from the electronics and head and disk assembly (HDA).
Confirm that adequate heat removal is provided using the temperature measurement guidelines described in Section 6.5.1.
Forced air flow may be required to keep temperatures at or below the temperatures specified in Section 6.5.1 in which case the drive
should be oriented, or air flow directed, so that the least amount of air flow resistance is created while providing air flow t o the electronics
and HDA. Also, the shortest possible path between the air inlet and exit should be chosen to minimize the travel length of air heated by the
drive and other heat sources within the rack, cabinet, or drawer environment.
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If forced air is determined to be necessary, possible air-flow patterns are shown in Figure 15. The air-flow patterns are creat ed by one or
more fans, either forcing or drawing air as shown in the illustrations. Conduction, convection, or other forced air-flow patterns are
acceptable as long as the temperature measurement guidelines of Section 6.5.1 are met.
Figure 15. Air flow
Note.Image of the HDA may not represent actual product, for reference only.
10.3Drive mounting
Mount the drive using the bottom or side mounting holes. If mounting the drive using the bottom holes, ensure to not physically distort the
drive by attempting to mount it on a stiff, non-flat surface.
The allowable mounting surface stiffness is 80 lb/in (14.0 N/mm). The following equation and paragraph define the allowable mounting
surface stiffness:
K x X = F < 15lb = 67N
where K is the mounting surface stiffness (units in lb/in or N/mm) and X is the out-of-plane surface distortion (units in inches or millimeters).
The out-of-plane distortion (X) is determined by defining a plane with three of the four mounting points fixed and evaluating the out-of-plane
deflection of the fourth mounting point when a known force (F) is applied to the fourth point.
10.4Grounding
Signal ground (PCBA) and HDA ground are connected together in the drive and cannot be separated by the user. The equipment in which
the drive is mounted is connected directly to the HDA and PCBA with no electrically isolating shock mounts. If it is desired fo r the system
chassis to not be connected to the HDA/PCBA ground, the systems integrator or user must provide a nonconductive (electrically isolating)
method of mounting the drive in the host equipment.
Increased radiated emissions may result if the maximum surface area ground connection between system ground and drive ground is not
provided. This is the system designer’s and integrator’s responsibility.
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11.0Interface requirements
This section partially describes the interface requirements as implemented on Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo
SSHD drives. Additional information is provided in the SAS Interface Manual (part number 100293071).
11.1SAS features
This section lists the SAS-specific features supported by Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD drives.
11.1.1 Task management functions
The table below lists the SAS task management functions supported.
Table 6SAS task management functions supported
Task name
Abort TaskYes
Clear ACAYes
Clear task setYes
Abort task setYes
Logical Unit ResetYes
Query TaskYes
11.1.2 Task management responses
The table below lists the SAS response codes returned for task management functions supported.
Table 7Task management response codes
Function nameResponse code
Function complete00
Invalid frame02
Function not supported04
Function failed05
Function succeeded08
Supported
Invalid logical unit09
11.2Dual port support
Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD SAS drives have two independent ports. These ports may be connected in
the same or different SCSI domains. Each drive port has a unique SAS address.
The two ports have the capability of independent port clocking (e.g. both ports can run at 6Gb/s or the first port can run at 6Gb/s while the
second port runs at 3Gb/s.) The supported link rates are 1.5, 3.0, or 6.0 Gb/s.
Subject to buffer availability, the Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD drives support:
• Concurrent port transfers—The drive supports receiving COMMAND, TASK management transfers on both ports at the same time.
• Full duplex—The drive supports sending XFER_RDY, DATA and RESPONSE transfers while receiving frames on both ports.
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11.3SCSI commands supported
The table below lists the SCSI commands supported by Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD drives.
Table 8Supported commands
Command nameCommand codeSupported
Change Definition40hN
Compare39hN
Copy18hN
Copy and Verify3AhN
Format Unit [1] [5]04hY
DCRT bit supportedY
DPRY bit supportedN
DSP bit supportedY
IMMED bit supportedY
IP bit supportedY
SI (Security Initialize) bit supportedN
STPF bit supportedY
VS (vendor specific)N
Inquiry12hY
Date Code page (C1h)Y
Device Behavior page (C3h)Y
Firmware Numbers page (C0h)Y
Implemented Operating Def page (81h)Y
Jumper Settings page (C2h)Y
Supported Vital Product Data page (00h)Y
Unit Serial Number page (80h)Y
Lock-unlock cache36hN
Log Select4ChY
PCR bitY
DU bitN
DS bitY
TSD bitY
ETC bitN
TMC bitN
LP bitN
Protocol-specific Log Page for SAS (18h)Y
Log Sense4DhY
Application Client Log page (0Fh)Y
Buffer Over-run/Under-run page (01h)N
Cache Statistics page (37h)Y
Factory Log page (3Eh)Y
Information Exceptions Log page (2Fh)N
Last n Deferred Errors or Asynchronous Events page (0Bh)N
Last n Error Events page (07h)N
Non-medium Error page (06h)Y
Pages Supported list (00h)Y
Read Error Counter page (03h)Y
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Table 8Supported commands
Command nameCommand codeSupported
Read Reverse Error Counter page (04h)N
Self-test Results page (10h)Y
Start-stop Cycle Counter page (0Eh)Y
Temperature page (0Dh)Y
Verify Error Counter page (05h)Y
Write error counter page (02h)Y
Mode Select (same pages as Mode Sense 1Ah)15hY [2]
Mode Select (10) (same pages as Mode Sense 1Ah)55hY
Mode Sense1AhY [2]
Caching Parameters page (08h)Y
Control Mode page (0Ah)Y
Disconnect/Reconnect (02h)Y
Error Recovery page (01h)Y
Format page (03h)Y
Information Exceptions Control page (1Ch)Y
Background Scan mode subpage (01h)Y
Notch and Partition Page (0Ch)N
Protocol-Specific Port page (19h)Y
Power Condition page (1Ah)Y
Rigid Disk Drive Geometry page (04h)Y
Unit Attention page (00h)Y
Verify Error Recovery page (07h)Y
Xor Control page (10h)N
Mode Sense (10) (same pages as Mode Sense 1Ah)5AhY
[1]Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD drives can format to 512, 520, 524, or 528 bytes per logical block.
[2]Warning. Power loss during flash programming can result in firmware corruption. This usually makes the drive inoperable.
[3]Reference Mode Sense command 1Ah for mode pages supported.
[4]Y = Yes. Command is supported.
N = No. Command is not supported.
A = Support is available on special request.
[5]Approximately 1.5 increase in time to complete this command for a SED drive versus a non-SED drive of the same capacity.
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11.3.1Inquiry data
The table below lists the Inquiry command data that the drive should return to the initiator per the format given in the SAS Interface Manual.
Table 9Enterprise Performance 15K HDD and Enterprise Turbo SSHD inquiry data
*Copyright year (changes with actual year).
**SCSI Revision support. See the appropriate SPC release documentation for definitions.
PP10 = Inquiry data for an Inquiry command received on Port A.
30 = Inquiry data for an Inquiry command received on Port B.
R#Four ASCII digits representing the last four digits of the product firmware release number.
S#Eight ASCII digits representing the eight digits of the product serial number.
[ ]Bytes 16 through 26 reflect model of drive. The table above shows the hex values for Model ST300MP0004.
Refer to the values below for the values of bytes 16 through 26 of the particular model:
The Mode Sense command provides a way for the drive to report its operating parameters to the initiator. The drive maintains four sets of
mode parameters:
1.Default values
Default values are hard-coded in the drive firmware stored in flash E-PROM (nonvolatile memory) on the drive’s PCB. These defau lt
values can be changed only by downloading a complete set of new firmware into the flash E-PROM. An initiator can request and
receive from the drive a list of default values and use those in a Mode Select command to set up new current and saved values, where
the values are changeable.
2.Saved values
Saved values are stored on the drive’s media using a Mode Select command. Only parameter values that are allowed to be changed
can be changed by this method. Parameters in the saved values list that are not changeable by the Mode Select command get their
values from default values storage.
When power is applied to the drive, it takes saved values from the media and stores them as current values in volatile memory. It is not
possible to change the current values (or the saved values) with a Mode Select command before the drive achieves operating spee d
and is “ready.” An attempt to do so results in a “Check Condition” status.
On drives requiring unique saved values, the required unique saved values are stored into the saved values storage location on the
media prior to shipping the drive. Some drives may have unique firmware with unique default values also.
On standard OEM drives, the saved values are taken from the default values list and stored into the saved values storage location on
the media prior to shipping.
3.Current values
Current values are volatile values being used by the drive to control its operation. A Mode Select command can be used to change the
values identified as changeable values. Originally, current values are installed from saved or default values after a power on reset,
hard reset, or Bus Device Reset message.
4.Changeable values
Changeable values form a bit mask, stored in nonvolatile memory, that dictates which of the current values and saved values can be
changed by a Mode Select command. A one (1) indicates the value can be changed. A zero (0) indicates the value is not changeable.
For example, in Table 10 refer to Mode page 01, in the row entitled “CHG.” These are hex numbers representing the changeable values for Mode page 01. Note in columns 5 and 6 (bytes 04 and 05), there is 00h which indicates that in bytes 04 and 05 none of the bits
are changeable. Note also that bytes 06, 07, 09, 10, and 11 are not changeable, because those fields are all zeros. In byte 02, hex
value FF equates to the binary pattern 11111111. If there is a zero in any bit position in the field, it means that bit is not changeable.
Since all of the bits in byte 02 are ones, all of these bits are changeable.
The changeable values list can only be changed by downloading new firmware into the flash E-PROM.
Note.Because there are often several different versions of drive control firmware in the total population of drives in the field, the
Mode Sense values given in the following tables may not exactly match those of some drives.
The following tables list the values of the data bytes returned by the drive in response to the Mode Sense command pages for SCSI
implementation (see the SAS Interface Manual ).
DEF = Default value. Standard OEM drives are shipped configured this way.
CHG = Changeable bits; indicates if default value is changeable.
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Table 10Mode Sense data default and changeable values for 300GB drives
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11.4Miscellaneous operating features and conditions
The table below lists various features and conditions. A “Y” in the support column indicates the feature or condition is supported. An “N” in
the support column indicates the feature or condition is not supported.
Table 13Miscellaneous features
SupportedFeature or condition
NAutomatic contingent allegiance
NAsynchronous event notification
NSynchronized (locked) spindle operation
YSegmented caching
NZero latency read
YQueue tagging (up to 128 queue tags supported)
YDeferred error handling
YParameter rounding (controlled by Round bit in Mode Select page 0)
YReporting actual retry count in Extended Sense bytes 15, 16, and 17
NAdaptive caching
YSMP = 1 in Mode Select command needed to save RPL and rotational offset bytes
Table 14Miscellaneous status
SupportedStatus
YGood
YCheck condition
YCondition met/good
YBusy
YIntermediate/good
YIntermediate/condition met/good
YReservation conflict
YTask set full
NACA active
NACA active, faulted initiator
11.4.1SAS physical interface
Figure 16 shows the location of the SAS device connector J1. Figures 17 and 18 provide the dimensions of the SAS connector.
Details of the physical, electrical, and logical characteristics are provided within this secti on. The operational aspects of S eagate’s SAS
drives are provided in the SAS Interface Manual.
Figure 16. Physical interface
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0.80 (6X)
0.30 0.05 (2X)
2.00 (3X)
7.625.92
5.08
42.73 REF.
41.13 0.15
0.20 B
C
A
4.65
0.52 0.08 x 45
0.45 0.03 (7X)
0.10 M E
B
1.10
4.00 0.08
0.15 D
0.30 0.05 (4X)
0.35MIN
C OF DATUM D
L
A
B
15.875
1.27 (14X)
P15
C
33.43 0.05
5.08
C OF DATUM B
L
15.875
1.27 (6X)
P1
SEE Detail1
B
0.84 0.05 (22X)
S1
S7
R0.30 0.08 (4X)
0.15 B
4.90 0.08
Figure 17. SAS device plug dimensions
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Detail A
SEE Detail 2
2.25 0.05
4.85 0.05
0.10 B
E
S14
6.10
CORING ALLOWED
IN THIS AREA.
4.40 0.15
S8
0.30 0.05 x 45 (5X)
0.40 0.05 X 45 (3X)
R0.30 0.08
A
45
C
1.95 0.08
3.90 0.15
1.23 0.05
0.08 0.05
SECTION A - A
0.08 0.05
Detail 2
0.35 0.05
CONTACT SURFACE FLUSH
TO DATUM A 0.03
30
2.40 0.08
0.10 A
D
SECTION C - C
65
SECTION B - B
1.90 0.08
Figure 18. SAS device plug dimensions (detail)
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11.4.2Physical characteristics
This section defines physical interface connector.
11.4.3Connector requirements
Contact a preferred connector manufacturer for mating part information. Part numbers for SAS connectors will be provided in a future
revision of this publication when production parts are available from major connector manufacturers.
The SAS device connector is illustrated in Figures 17 and 18.
11.4.4
Electrical description
SAS drives use the device connector for:
• DC power
• SAS interface
• Activity LED
This connector is designed to either plug directly into a backpanel or accept cables.
11.4.5Pin descriptions
This section provides a pin-out of the SAS device and a description of the functions provided by the pins.
Table 15SAS pin descriptions
PinSignal nameSignal typePinSignal nameSignal type
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11.4.6SAS transmitters and receivers
A typical SAS differential copper transmitter and receiver pair is shown in Figure 19. The receiver is AC coupling to eliminate ground shift
noise.
Figure 19. SAS transmitters and receivers
11.4.7Power
The drive receives power (+5 volts and +12 volts) through the SAS device connector.
Three +12 volt pins provide power to the drive, 2 short and 1 long. The current return for the +12 volt power supply is through the common
ground pins. The supply current and return current must be distributed as evenly as possible among the pins.
Three +5 volt pins provide power to the drive, 2 short and 1 long . The current return for the +5 volt power supply is through t he common
ground pins. The supply current and return current must be distributed as evenly as possible among the pins.
Current to the drive through the long power pins may be limited by the system to reduce inrush current to the drive during hot plugging.
11.5Signal characteristics
This section describes the electrical signal characteristics of the drive’s input and output signals. See Table 15 for signal t ype and signal
name information.
11.5.1Ready LED Out
The Ready LED Out signal is driven by the drive as indicated in Table 16.
Table 16
Normal command activityLED status
Ready LED Meaning bit mode page 19h
Spun down and no activity
Spun down and activity (command executing)
Spun up and no activity
Spun up and activity (command executing)
Spinning up or down
Format in progress, each cylinder change
Ready LED Out conditions
01
OffOff
OnOn
OnOff
OffOn
Blinks steadily
(50% on and 50% off, 0.5 seconds on and off for 0.5 seconds)
Toggles on/off
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The Ready LED Out signal is designed to pull down the cathode of an LED. The anode is attached to the proper +3.3 volt supply t hrough
an appropriate current limiting resistor. The LED and the current limiting resistor are external to the drive. See Table 17 for the output
characteristics of the LED drive signals.
Table 17LED drive signal
StateTest conditionOutput voltage
LED off, high0 V ≤ VOH ≤ 3.6 V-100 μA < IOH < 100 μA
LED on, lowI
11.5.2Differential signals
The drive SAS differential signals comply with the intra-enclosure (internal connector) requirements of the SAS standard.
Table 18 defines the general interface characteristics.
Table 18General interface characteristics
CharacteristicUnits1.5 Gbps3.0 Gbps6.0 Gbps
Bit rate (nominal)Mbaud150030006000
Unit interval (UI)(nominal)ps666.6333.3166.6
Impedance (nominal, differential )ohm100100100
Transmitter transients, maximumV± 1.2± 1.2± 1.2
Receiver transients, maximumV± 1.2± 1.2± 1.2
= 15 mA0 ≤ VOL ≤ 0.225 V
OL
11.6SAS-2 Specification compliance
Seagate SAS-2 drives are entirely compatible with the latest SAS-2 Specification (T10/1760-D) Revision 16.
The most important characteristic of the SAS-2 drive at 6Gb/s is that the receiver is capable of adapting the equalizer to optimize the
receive margins. The SAS-2 drive has two types of equalizers:
1.A Decision Feedback Equalizer (DFE) which utilizes the standard SAS-2 training pattern transmitted during the SNW-3 training gap.
The DFE circuit can derive an optimal equalization characteristic to compensate for many of the receive losses in the system.
2.A Feed Forward Equalizer (FFE) optimized to provide balanced receive margins over a range of channels bounded by the best and
worst case channels as defined by the relevant ANSI standard.
11.7Additional information
Please contact the Seagate representative for SAS electrical details, if required.
For more information about the Phy, Link, Transport, and Applications layers of the SAS interface, refer to the Seagate SAS Interface
Manual, part number 100293071.
For more information about the SCSI commands used by Seagate SAS drives, refer to the Seagate SCSI Commands Reference Manual,
part number 100293068.
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INDEX
NUMERICS
12 volt
pins 58
5 volt pins 58
6 Gbps 59
A
abort task set function 44
AC coupling 58
AC power requirements 18
ACA active status 54
ACA active, faulted initiator status 54
acoustics 34
active LED Out signal 58
actuator 8
assembly design 6
adaptive caching 54
Admin SP 37
AES-256 data encryption 37
air cleanliness 34
air flow 42
illustrated 43
air inlet 42
altitude 31
ambient 31
ambient temperature 42
ANSI documents
SCSI 5
Serial Attached SCSI 5
asynchronous event notification 54
audible noise 3
auto write and read reallocation
programmable 7
automatic contingent allegiance 54
average idle current 19, 20, 21
average rotational latency 9
, 43
B
Background Media Scan 40
backpanel 57
Band 0 38
BandMasterX 37
BMS 40
BSMI 4
buffer
data 7
space 10
busy status 54
C
cache operation 10
cache segments 10
caching write data 11
Canadian Department of Communications 3
capacity
unformatted 9
CBC 37
CE Marking 3
check condition status 54
China RoHS directive 4
Cipher Block Chaining 37
class B limit 3
clear ACA function 44
clear task set function 44
commands supported 45
condensation 31
condition met/good status 54
connector
illustrated 57
requirements 57
cooling 42
CRC
error 12
Cryptographic erase 38
cryptographic erase 38
Current profiles 22
customer service 16
D
DAR 40
Data Bands 38
data bands 37
data block size
modifing the 8
Data encryption 37
Data Encryption Key 37
data heads
general 9
performance degradation 32
performance highlights 7
physical interface 54
physical specifications 17
PI level - Type 0 41
PI level - Type I 41
PI level - Type II 41
PI level - Type III 41
PI Levels 41
pin descriptions 57
power 58
dissipation 25
requirements, AC 18
requirements, DC
sequencing 22
Power Condition mode page 17
power distribution 3
power management 17
PowerChoice 17
PowerChoice reports 18
PowerCycle 37
prefetch/multi-segmented cache control 10
preventive maintenance 12
protection information 41
protection of data at rest 37
packaged 32
parameter rounding 54
password 37
passwords 37
PCBA 43
peak bits per inch 9
peak operating current 19, 20, 21
peak-to-peak measurements 22
performance characteristics
detailed 9
R
radio interference regulations 3
Random number generator 37
RCD bit 10
read error rates 12, 39
read/write data heads 9
ReadLockEnabled 37
receivers 58
recommended mounting 33
Recoverable Errors 12
recovered media data 12
reference
documents 5
relative humidity 31
reliability 8
specifications 12
reliability and service 12
repair and return information 16
reporting actual retry count 54
reservation conflict status 54
resonance 32
return information 16
RevertSP 38
RNG 37
RoHS 4
rotation speed 9
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INDEX
S
safety 3
Sanitize 38
SAS
interface 57
physical interface 54
task management functions 44
SAS documents 5
SAS Interface Manual 3
SAS-2 Specification 59
SCSI interface
commands supported 45
Seagate Technology Support Services 1
Secure ID 37
security partitions 37
Security Protocol In 37
Security Protocol Out 37
seek error
characteristics 58
single-unit shipping pack kit 8
SMART 8, 13
SMP = 1 in Mode Select command 54
SNW-3 training gap 59
Specification 59
spindle brake 7
standards 3
Standby1 17
Standby2 17
START STOP UNIT command 17
start/stop time 10
surface stiffness
allowable for non-flat surface 43
switches 42
synchronized spindle
operation 54
system chassis 43
, 5
Clear ACA 44
Clear task set 44
terminate task 44
task management response codes 44
Function complete 00 44
Function not supported 05 44
Function reject 04 44
task set full status 54
TCG 37
temperature 31
limits 31
non-operating 31
regulation 3
See also cooling
terminate task function 44
terminators 42
tracks per inch 9
tracks per surface 9
transmitters 58
transporting the drive 16
Trusted Computing Group 37
Type 1 PI format 41
Type 2 PI format 41
, 42
U
unformatted 8
Unrecoverable Errors 12
unrecovered media data 12
V
vibration 32, 33
W
warranty 16
WriteLockEnabled 37
Z
zero latency read 54
zone bit recording (ZBR) 7
T
Taiwanese BSMI 4
task management functions 44
Abort task set 44
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