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in the United States and/or other countries. Pipeline HD, SeaTools and SeaTDD are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or one of its affiliated companies in the United States
and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective
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When referring to hard 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 measure
ment 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. Seagate reserves the right to change, without
notice, product offerings or specifications
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1.0Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
Pipeline HD
ST31000533CS
These drives provide the following key features:
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed.
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).
• Perpendicular recording, Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, for
increased areal density.
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
• Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
• Quiet operation.
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
®
Pro Serial ATA model drives:
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1.1About the Serial ATA interface
The Serial ATA interface provides several advantages over the traditional (parallel) ATA interface. The primary
advantages include:
• Easy installation and configuration with true plug-and-play connectivity. It is not necessary to set any jumpers or other configuration options.
• Thinner and more flexible cabling for improved enclosure airflow and ease of installation.
• Scalability to higher performance levels.
In addition, Serial ATA makes the transition from parallel ATA easy by providing legacy software support. Serial
ATA was designed to allow you to install a Serial ATA host adapter and Serial ATA disc drive in your current
system and expect all of your existing applications to work as normal.
The Serial ATA interface connects each disc drive in a point-to-point configuration with the Serial ATA host
adapter. There is no master/slave relationship with Serial ATA devices like there is with parallel ATA. If two
drives are attached on one Serial ATA host adapter, the host operating system views the two devices as if they
were both “masters” on two separate ports. This essentially means both drives behave as if they are Device 0
(master) devices.
Note.The host adapter may, optionally, emulate a master/slave environment to host software where two
devices on separate Serial ATA ports are represented to host software as a Device 0 (master) and
Device 1 (slave) accessed at the same set of host bus addresses. A host adapter that emulates a
master/slave environment manages two sets of shadow registers. This is not a typical Serial ATA
environment.
The Serial ATA host adapter and drive share the function of emulating parallel ATA device behavior to provide
backward compatibility with existing host systems and software. The Command and Control Block registers,
PIO and DMA data transfers, resets, and interrupts are all emulated.
The Serial ATA host adapter contains a set of registers that shadow the contents of the traditional device registers, referred to as the Shadow Register Block. All Serial ATA devices behave like Device 0 devices. For additional information about how Serial ATA emulates parallel ATA, refer to the “Serial ATA International
Organization: Serial ATA Revision 2.6”. The specification can be downloaded from www.sata-io.org.
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2.0Drive specifications
Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are measured under ambient conditions, at 25°C, and nominal
power. For convenience, the phrases the drive and this drive are used throughout this manual to indicate the
following drive models:
ST31000533CS
Specification summary tables
The specifications listed in the following tables are for quick reference. For details on specification measurement or definition, see the appropriate section of this manual.
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Table 1: Drive specifications summary for 1000 Gbyte models
Drive specificationST31000533CS
Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)*1000 Gbytes
Guaranteed sectors1,953,525,168
Heads6
Discs3
Bytes per sector512
Default sectors per track63
Default read/write heads16
Default cylinders16,383
Recording density1300 kbits/in max
Track density182 ktracks/in avg
Areal density228 Gbits/in2 avg
Spindle speed7,200 RPM
Internal data transfer rate1520 Mbits/sec max
Sustained data transfer rate OD120 Mbytes/sec max
I/O data-transfer rate300 Mbytes/sec max
ATA data-transfer modes supportedPIO modes 0–4
Cache buffer32 Mbytes
Height (max)26.1 mm (1.028 inches)
Width (max)101.6 mm (4.000 inches) +/- 0.010 inches
Length (max)146.99 mm (5.787 inches)
Weight (typical)630 grams ( 1.389 lb.)
Average latency4.16 msec
Power-on to ready20 sec max
Standby to ready15 sec max
Track-to-track seek time<1.0 msec typical read;
Average seek, read<14.0 msec typical
Average seek, write<15.0 msec typical
Startup current (typical) 12V (peak)2.0 amps
Voltage tolerance (including noise)5V +10% / -7.5%
Ambient temperature (drive case)0° to 60°C (operating)
Temperature gradient20°C per hour max (operating)
Relative humidity5% to 95% (operating)
Relative humidity gradient30% per hour max
Wet bulb temperature37.7°C max (operating)
Altitude, operating–60.96 m to 3,048 m
Altitude, nonoperating
(below mean sea level, max)
Operational Shock70 Gs max at 2 msec
Non-Operational Shock300 Gs max at 2 msec
Multiword DMA modes 0–2
Ultra DMA modes 0–6
<1.2 msec typical write
12V +10% / -7.5%
–40° to 70°C (nonoperating)
30°C per hour max (nonoperating)
5% to 95% (nonoperating)
40.0°C max (nonoperating)
(–200 ft. to 10,000+ ft.)
–60.96 m to 12,192 m
(–200 ft. to 40,000+ ft.)
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WarrantyTo determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to access the following
Contact start-stop cycles50,000 at 25°C, 50% rel. humidity
Supports Hotplug operation per the
Serial ATA Revision 2.5 specification
*One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment
and formatting.
**During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and
power to operational levels.
22–350 Hz: 0.50 Gs
350–500 Hz:: 0.25 Gs
22–350 Hz: 5.0 Gs
350–500 Hz:: 2.0 Gs
3.1 bels (max)
3.2 bels (max)
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bits read
web page:
From this page, click on the “Verify Your Warranty” link. You will be asked to provide the
drive serial number, model number (or part number) and country of purchase. The system
will display the warranty information for your drive
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2.1Formatted capacity
Model
ST31000533CS1000 Gbytes1,953,525,168512
*One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment
and formatting.
Formatted
capacity*
Guaranteed
sectors
Bytes per sector
2.1.1LBA mode
When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to n–1,
where n is the number of guaranteed sectors as defined above.
See Section 4.3.1, "Identify Device command" (words 60-61 and 100-103) for additional information about 48bit addressing support of drives with capacities over 137 Gbytes.
2.2Default logical geometry
CylindersRead/write headsSectors per track
16,3831663
LBA mode
When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to n–1,
where n is the number of guaranteed sectors as defined above.
2.3Recording and interface technology
ST31000533CS
InterfaceSerial ATA (SATA)
Recording methodPerpendicular
Recording density (kbits/inch max)1300
Track density (ktracks/inch avg)182
Areal density (Gbits/inch2 avg)228
Spindle speed (RPM)7,200 ± 0.2%
Internal data transfer rate (Mbits/sec max)1520
Sustained data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)120
I/O data-transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)300
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2.4Physical characteristics
Maximum height
1000 GB models26.1 mm (1.028 inches)
Maximum width101.6 mm (4.000 +/- 0.010 inches)
Maximum length146.99 mm (5.787 inches)
Typical weight
1000 GB models630 grams (1.389 lbs)
Cache buffer
1000 GB models32 Mbytes (32,768 kbytes)
2.5Seek time
Seek measurements are taken with nominal power at 25°C ambient temperature. All times are measured using
drive diagnostics. The specifications in the table below are defined as follows:
• Track-to-track seek time is an average of all possible single-track seeks in both directions.
• Average seek time is a true statistical random average of at least 5,000 measurements of seeks between
random tracks, less overhead.
Typical seek times (msec)Read Write
Track-to-track <1.0<1.2
Average (1000 GB models)<14.0<15.0
Average latency:4.16
*Measured in performance mode.
**Measured in quiet mode.
Note.These drives are designed to consistently meet the seek times represented in this manual. Physical
seeks, regardless of mode (such as track-to-track and average), are expected to meet the noted
values. However, due to the manner in which these drives are formatted, benchmark tests that
include command overhead or measure logical seeks may produce results that vary from these
specifications.
2.6Start/stop times
1000 GB Models
Power-on to Ready (sec)20 (max)
Standby to Ready (sec)15 (max)
Ready to spindle stop (sec)10 (max)
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2.7Power specifications
The drive receives DC power (+5V or +12V) through a native SATA power connector. See Figure 2 on page 18.
2.7.1Power consumption
Power requirements for the drives are listed in the table on page 9. Typical power measurements are based on
an average of drives tested, under nominal conditions, using 5.0V and 12.0V input voltage at 25°C ambient
temperature.
• Spinup power
Spinup power is measured from the time of power-on to the time that the drive spindle reaches operating
speed.
• Operating (CE seek profile)
Operating power is measured by simulating a typical PVR operating environment, using a 50% write 50%
read algorithm.
• Idle mode power
Idle mode power is measured with the drive up to speed, with servo electronics active and with the heads in
a random track location.
• Standby mode
During Standby mode, the drive accepts commands, but the drive is not spinning, and the servo and read/
write electronics are in power-down mode.
Table 2: DC power requirements
Power dissipation (3-disc values shown)Avg (watts 25° C)Avg 5V typ ampsAvg 12V typ amps
Spinup——2.0 (peak)
Idle*6.9380.2980.454
Operating8.7660.4140.598
Standby0.990.1500.020
Sleep0.990.1500.020
*During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and
power to operational levels.
2.7.2Conducted noise
Input noise ripple is measured at the host system power supply across an equivalent 80-ohm resistive load on
the +12 volt line or an equivalent 15-ohm resistive load on the +5 volt line.
• Using 12-volt power, the drive is expected to operate with a maximum of 120 mV peak-to-peak square-wave
injected noise at up to 10 MHz.
• Using 5-volt power, the drive is expected to operate with a maximum of 100 mV peak-to-peak square-wave
injected noise at up to 10 MHz.
Note. Equivalent resistance is calculated by dividing the nominal voltage by the typical RMS read/write
current.
2.7.3Voltage tolerance
Voltage tolerance (including noise):
5V +10% / -7.5%
12V +10% / -7.5%
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2.7.4Power-management modes
The drive provides programmable power management to provide greater energy efficiency. In most systems,
you can control power management through the system setup program. The drive features the following
power-management modes:
Power modesHeadsSpindleBuffer
ActiveTrackingRotatingEnabled
IdleTrackingRotatingEnabled
Standby Parked StoppedEnabled
SleepParkedStoppedDisabled
• Active mode
The drive is in Active mode during the read/write and seek operations.
• Idle mode
The buffer remains enabled, and the drive accepts all commands and returns to Active mode any time disc
access is necessary.
• Standby mode
The drive enters Standby mode when the host sends a Standby Immediate command. If the host has set
the standby timer, the drive can also enter Standby mode automatically after the drive has been inactive for
a specifiable length of time. The standby timer delay is established using a Standby or Idle command. In
Standby mode, thedrive buffer is enabled, the heads are parked and the spindle is at rest. The drive
accepts all commands and returns to Active mode any time disc access is necessary.
•Sleep mode
The drive enters Sleep mode after receiving a Sleep command from the host. In Sleep mode, the drive
buffer is disabled, the heads are parked and the spindle is at rest. The drive leaves Sleep mode after it
receives a Hard Reset or Soft Reset from the host. After receiving a reset, the drive exits Sleep mode and
enters Standby mode with all current translation parameters intact.
• Idle and Standby timers
Each time the drive performs an Active function (read, write or seek), the standby timer is reinitialized and
begins counting down from its specified delay times to zero. If the standby timer reaches zero before any
drive activity is required, the drive makes a transition to Standby mode. In both Idle and Standby mode, the
drive accepts all commands and returns to Active mode when disc access is necessary.
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2.8Environmental specifications
2.8.1Ambient temperature
Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature of the environment immediately surrounding the drive.
Actual drive case temperature should not exceed 69°C (156°F) within the operating ambient conditions.
Above 1,000 feet (305 meters), the maximum temperature is derated linearly to 112°F (44°C) at 10,000 feet
(3,048 meters).
Operating:0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F)
Nonoperating:–40° to 70°C (–40° to 158°F)
2.8.2Temperature gradient
Operating:20°C per hour (68°F per hour max), without condensation
Nonoperating:30°C per hour (86°F per hour max)
2.8.3Humidity
2.8.3.1Relative humidity
Operating:5% to 95% noncondensing (30% per hour max)
Nonoperating:5% to 95% noncondensing (30% per hour max)
2.8.3.2Wet bulb temperature
Operating:37.7°C (99.9°F max)
Nonoperating:40°C (104°F max)
2.8.4Altitude
Operating:–60.96 m to 3,048 m (–200 ft. to 10,000+ ft.)
Nonoperating:–60.96 m to 12,192 m (–200 ft. to 40,000+ ft.)
2.8.5Shock
All shock specifications assume that the drive is mounted securely with the input shock applied at the drive
mounting screws. Shock may be applied in the X, Y or Z axis.
2.8.5.1Operating shock
These drives comply with the performance levels specified in this document when subjected to a maximum
operating shock of 70 Gs based on half-sine shock pulses of 2 msec. Shocks should not be repeated more
than two times per second.
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2.8.5.2Nonoperating shock
1000 GB models
The nonoperating shock level that the drive can experience without incurring physical damage or degradation
in performance when subsequently put into operation is 300 Gs based on a nonrepetitive half-sine shock pulse
of 2 msec duration.
2.8.6Vibration
All vibration specifications assume that the drive is mounted securely with the input vibration applied at the
drive mounting screws. Vibration may be applied in the X, Y or Z axis.
2.8.6.1Operating vibration
The maximum vibration levels that the drive may experience while meeting the performance standards specified in this document are specified below.
2–22 Hz0.25 Gs (Limited displacement)
22–350 Hz0.50 Gs
350–500 Hz0.25 Gs
2.8.6.2Nonoperating vibration
The maximum nonoperating vibration levels that the drive may experience without incurring physical damage
or degradation in performance when subsequently put into operation are specified below.
5–22 Hz2.0 Gs (limited displacement)
22–350 Hz5.0 Gs
350–500 Hz2.0 Gs
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2.9Acoustics
Drive acoustics are measured as overall A-weighted acoustic sound power levels (no pure tones). All measurements are consistent with ISO document 7779. Sound power measurements are taken under essentially
free-field conditions over a reflecting plane. For all tests, the drive is oriented with the cover facing upward.
Note. For seek mode tests, the drive is placed in seek mode only. The number of seeks per second is defined
by the following equation:
(Number of seeks per second = 0.4 / (average latency + average access time)
Table 3: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor acoustics
Idle*CE Seek
1000 GB model
*During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and
power to operational levels.
2.9 bels (typ)
3.1 bels (max)
3.1 bels (typ)
3.2 bels (max)
2.9.1Test for Prominent Discrete Tones (PDTs)
Seagate follows the ECMA-74 standards for measurement and identification of PDTs. An exception to this
process is the use of the absolute threshold of hearing. Seagate uses this threshold curve (originated in ISO
389-7) to discern tone audibility and to compensate for the inaudible components of sound prior to computation
of tone ratios according to Annex D of the ECMA-74 standards.
2.10Electromagnetic immunity
When properly installed in a representative host system, the drive operates without errors or degradation in
performance when subjected to the radio frequency (RF) environments defined in the following table:
Table 4: Radio frequency environments
TestDescriptionPerformance levelReference standard
Electrostatic
discharge
Radiated RF
immunity
Electrical fast
transient
Contact, HCP, VCP: ± 4
80 to 1,000 MHz, 3 V/m,
80% AM with 1 kHz sine
900 MHz, 3 V/m, 50% pulse modulation @ 200 Hz
± 1 kV on AC mains, ± 0.5 kV on external I/OBEN 61000-4-4: 95
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2.11Reliability
2.11.1Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
The product shall achieve an Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.62% when operated in an environment of
ambient air temperatures of 25
increase the product AFR. AFR is a population statistics that is not relevant to individual units.
AFR specifications are based on the following assumptions for DVR/PVR environments:
• 8760 power-on-hours per year.
• 10,000 average motor start/stop cycles per year.
• Operations at nominal voltages.
• Temperatures outside the specifications in Section 2.8 may reduce the product reliability.
• Normal I/O duty cycle for PVR/DVR devices. Operation at excessive I/O duty cycle may degrade product
reliability.
The consumer electronics environment of power-on-hours, temperature, and I/O duty cycle affect the product
AFR.
Nonrecoverable read errors1 per 1014 bits read, max
The drives are recognized in accordance with UL 1950 and CSA C22.2 (950) and meet all applicable sections
of IEC950 and EN 60950.
2.12.2Electromagnetic compatibility
Hard drives that display the CE mark comply with the European Union (EU) requirements specified in the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC). Testing is performed to the levels specified by the product
standards for Information Technology Equipment (ITE). Emission levels are defined by EN 55022, Class B and
the immunity levels are defined by EN 55024.
Drives are tested in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply with the
directives when used in the test systems, we cannot guarantee that all systems will comply with the directives.
The drive is designed for operation inside a properly designed enclosure, with properly shielded I/O cable (if
necessary) and terminators on all unused I/O ports. Computer manufacturers and system integrators should
confirm EMC compliance and provide CE marking for their products.
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Korean RRL
If these drives have the Korea Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) logo, they comply with
paragraph 1 of Article 11 of the Electromagnetic Compatibility control Regulation and meet the Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of the Radio Research Laboratory (RRL) Ministry of Information
and Communication Republic of Korea.
These drives have been tested and comply with the Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic
Susceptibility (EMI/EMS) for Class B products. Drives are tested in a representative, end-user system by a
Korean-recognized lab.
• Family name: Pipeline HD Pro
• Certificate number: 1000 GB-STX-720011 (B)
Australian C-Tick (N176)
If these models have the C-Tick marking, they comply with the Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS3548
1995 and meet the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of the Australian
Communication Authority (ACA).
2.12.3FCC verification
These drives are intended to be contained solely within a personal computer or similar enclosure (not attached
as an external device). As such, each drive is considered to be a subassembly even when it is individually
marketed to the customer. As a subassembly, no Federal Communications Commission verification or
certification of the device is required.
Seagate has tested this device in enclosures as described above to ensure that the total assembly (enclosure,
disc drive, motherboard, power supply, etc.) does comply with the limits for a Class B computing device,
pursuant to Subpart J, Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation with noncertified assemblies is likely to result in
interference to radio and television reception.
Radio and television interference. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio
and television reception.
This equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the equipment
on and off, you are encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Move the device to one side or the other of the radio or TV.
• Move the device farther away from the radio or TV.
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the receiver and computer are on different branch outlets.
If necessary, you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-Television Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Refer to publication number 004-000-00345-4.
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Seagate designs its products to meet environmental protection requirements worldwide, including regulations
restricting certain chemical substances.
2.13.1European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
Seagate designs its products to meet environmental protection requirements worldwide, including regulations
restricting certain chemical substances. A new law, the European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) Directive, restricts the presence of chemical substances, including Lead, Cadmium, Mercury,
Hexavalent Chromium, PBB and PBDE, in electronic products, effective July 2006. This drive is manufactured
with components and materials that comply with the RoHS Directive.
2.14.2 China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
2.14.2
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.
DŽ
"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.
O”
“
"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.
“X”
2.14Corrosive environment
Seagate electronic drive components pass accelerated corrosion testing equivalent to 10 years exposure to
light industrial environments 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 electronic drive component reliability can be affected by the installation environment. 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 relative 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.
RoHS MCV
RoHS MCV
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3.0Configuring and mounting the drive
This section contains the specifications and instructions for configuring and mounting the drive.
3.1Handling and static-discharge precautions
After unpacking, and before installation, the drive may be exposed to potential handling and electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazards. Observe the following standard handling and static-discharge precautions:
Caution:
• Before handling the drive, put on a grounded wrist strap, or ground yourself frequently by touching the metal
chassis of a computer that is plugged into a grounded outlet. Wear a grounded wrist strap throughout the entire
installation procedure.
• Handle the drive by its edges or frame only.
• The drive is extremely fragile—handle it with care. Do not press down on the drive top cover.
• Always rest the drive on a padded, antistatic surface until you mount it in the computer.
• Do not touch the connector pins or the printed circuit board.
• Do not remove the factory-installed labels from the drive or cover them with additional labels. Removal voids
the warranty. Some factory-installed labels contain information needed to service the drive. Other labels are
used to seal out dirt and contamination.
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3.2Configuring the drive
Each drive on the Serial ATA interface connects point-to-point with the Serial ATA host adapter. There is no
master/slave relationship because each drive is considered a master in a point-to-point relationship. If two
drives are attached on one Serial ATA host adapter, the host operating system views the two devices as if they
were both “masters” on two separate ports. Both drives behave as if they are Device 0 (master) devices.
Serial ATA drives are designed for easy installation. It is usually not necessary to set any jumpers on the drive
for proper operation; however, if you connect the drive and receive a “drive not detected” error, your SATAequipped motherboard or host adapter may use a chipset that does not support SATA speed autonegotiation. If
you have a motherboard or host adapter that does not support autonegotiation:
• Install a jumper as shown in Figure 1 below to limit the data transfer rate to 1.5 Gbits per second (and leave
the drive connected to the SATA-equipped motherboard or host adapter that doesn’t support autonegotiation)
or
• Install a SATA host adapter that supports autonegotiation, leave the drive jumper block set to “Normal
operation” (see Figure
the drive to a 1.5 Gbits/sec transfer rate.
3.0 Gbits per second operation
Limit data transfer rate to
1.5 Gbits per second
1 below), and connect the drive to that adapter. This option has the benefit of not limiting
Jumper block
SATA interface connector
Figure 1. Serial ATA connectors
SATA power connector
3.3Serial ATA cables and connectors
The Serial ATA interface cable consists of four conductors in two differential pairs, plus three ground connections. The cable size may be 30 to 26 AWG with a maximum length of one meter (39.37 inches). See Table 5
for connector pin definitions. Either end of the SATA signal cable can be attached to the drive or host.
For direct backplane connection, the drive connectors are inserted directly into the host receptacle. The drive
and the host receptacle incorporate features that enable the direct connection to be hot pluggable and blind
mateable.
For installations which require cables, you can connect the drive as illustrated in Figure 2.
Signal connector
Power connector
Signal cable
Power cable
Figure 2. Attaching SATA cabling
Each cable is keyed to ensure correct orientation. Pipeline HD Pro Serial ATA drives support latching SATA
connectors.
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3.4Drive mounting
You can mount the drive in any orientation using four screws in the side-mounting holes or four screws in the
bottom-mounting holes. See Figure 3 for drive mounting dimensions. Follow these important mounting precautions when mounting the drive:
• Allow a minimum clearance of 0.030 inches (0.76 mm) around the entire perimeter of the drive for cooling.
• Use only 6-32 UNC mounting screws.
• The screws should be inserted no more than 0.150 inch (3.81 mm) into the bottom or side mounting holes.
• Do not overtighten the mounting screws (maximum torque: 6 inch-lb).
Recommended
case temperature
measurement location
.250 + .015
(6.35 + .381)
(3x both sides)
1.122
+ .020
(28.499
+ .508)
[1]
5.787 (146.9898) max.
1.638
(41.605)
[1]
[1]
4.000
(101.6)
[1]
4.000
(101.60)
.138
(3.505)
.814
2.00
(50.80)
(20.676)
CLof conn. Datum B
CLof drive
[1]
2 x 3.750
(2 x 95.25)
1.028 max
(26.111 max)
2 x 1.625
(2 x 41.28)
2 x 1.750
(2 x 44.45)
[1]
Notes:
Dimensions are shown in inches (mm).
[1] Dimensions per SFF-8301 specification
[1]
[1]
4.000
(101.6)
[1]
Recommended
case temperature
measurement location
Figure 3. Mounting dimensions (1000 GB models)
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4.0Serial ATA (SATA) interface
These drives use the industry-standard Serial ATA interface that supports FIS data transfers. It supports ATA
programmed input/output (PIO) modes 0–4; multiword DMA modes 0–2, and Ultra DMA modes 0–6.
For detailed information about the Serial ATA interface, refer to the “Serial ATA: High Speed Serialized AT
Attachment” specification.
4.1Hot-Plug compatibility
Pipeline HD Pro Serial ATA drives incorporate connectors which enable you to hot plug these drives in accordance with the Serial ATA Revision 2.5 specification. This specification can be downloaded from www.serialata.org.
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4.2Serial ATA device plug connector pin definitions
Table 5 summarizes the signals on the Serial ATA interface and power connectors..
Table 5: Serial ATA connector pin definitions
SegmentPinFunctionDefinition
S1Ground2nd mate
S2A+Differential signal pair A from Phy
S3A-
S4Ground2nd mate
S5B-Differential signal pair B from Phy
S6B+
Signal
S7Ground2nd mate
Key and spacing separate signal and power segments
P1V
P2V
P3V
33
33
33
3.3V power
3.3V power
3.3V power, pre-charge, 2nd mate
P4Ground1st mate
P5Ground2nd mate
P6Ground2nd mate
Power
P7V
P8V
P9V
5
5
5
5V power, pre-charge, 2nd mate
5V power
5V power
P10Ground2nd mate
P11Ground or LED signalIf grounded, drive does not use deferred spin
P12Ground1st mate.
P13V
P14V
P15V
12
12
12
12V power, pre-charge, 2nd mate
12V power
12V power
Notes:
1. All pins are in a single row, with a 1.27 mm (0.050”) pitch.
2. The comments on the mating sequence apply to the case of backplane blindmate connector only. In this
case, the mating sequences are:
• the ground pins P4 and P12.
• the pre-charge power pins and the other ground pins.
• the signal pins and the rest of the power pins.
3. There are three power pins for each voltage. One pin from each voltage is used for pre-charge when
installed in a blind-mate backplane configuration.
4. All used voltage pins (Vx) must be terminated.
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4.3Supported ATA commands
The following table lists Serial ATA standard commands that the drive supports. For a detailed description of
the ATA commands, refer to the Serial ATA International Organization: Serial ATA Revision 2.6 (http://
www.sata-io.org). See “S.M.A.R.T. commands” on page 30.for details and subcommands used in the
S.M.A.R.T. implementation.
Table 6: Supported ATA commands
Command nameCommand code (in hex)
Check Power ModeE5
H
Device Configuration Freeze LockB1H / C1
Device Configuration IdentifyB1H / C2
Device Configuration RestoreB1H / C0
Device Configuration SetB1H / C3
Device Reset08
Download Microcode92
Execute Device Diagnostics90
Flush CacheE7
Flush Cache ExtendedEA
Format Track50
Identify DeviceEC
IdleE3
Idle ImmediateE1
Initialize Device Parameters91
Read BufferE4
Read DMA C8
Read DMA Extended25
Read DMA Without RetriesC9
Read Log Ext2F
Read MultipleC4
Read Multiple Extended29
Read Native Max AddressF8
Read Native Max Address Extended27
Read Sectors 20
Read Sectors Extended24
Read Sectors Without Retries21
Read Verify Sectors 40
Read Verify Sectors Extended42
Read Verify Sectors Without Retries41
Recalibrate10
Security Disable PasswordF6
Security Erase PrepareF3
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
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Command nameCommand code (in hex)
Security Erase UnitF4
Security FreezeF5
Security Set PasswordF1
Security UnlockF2
Seek70
Set FeaturesEF
Set Max AddressF9
Note: Individual Set Max Address
commands are identified by the value
placed in the Set Max Features register as defined to the right.
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Address:
Password:
Lock:
Unlock:
Freeze Lock:
Set Max Address Extended37
Set Multiple ModeC6
SleepE6
S.M.A.R.T. Disable OperationsB0H / D9
S.M.A.R.T. Enable/Disable AutosaveB0H / D2
S.M.A.R.T. Enable OperationsB0H / D8
S.M.A.R.T. Execute OfflineB0H / D4
S.M.A.R.T. Read Attribute ThresholdsB0H / D1
S.M.A.R.T. Read DataB0H / D0
S.M.A.R.T. Read Log SectorB0H / D5
S.M.A.R.T. Return StatusB0H / DA
S.M.A.R.T. Save Attribute ValuesB0H / D3
S.M.A.R.T. Write Log SectorB0H / D6
StandbyE2
Standby ImmediateE0
Write BufferE8
Write DMACA
Write DMA Extended35
Write DMA FUA ExtendedCD
Write DMA Without RetriesCB
Write Log Extended3F
Write MultipleC5
Write Multiple Extended39
Write Multiple FUA ExtendedCE
Write Sectors30
Write Sectors Without Retries31
Write Sectors Extended34
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
00
01
02
03
04
H
H
H
H
H
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4.3.1Identify Device command
The Identify Device command (command code ECH) transfers information about the drive to the host following
power up. The data is organized as a single 512-byte block of data, whose contents are shown in Table 6 on
page 23. All reserved bits or words should be set to zero. Parameters listed with an “x” are drive-specific or
vary with the state of the drive. See Section 2.0 on page 3 for default parameter settings.
The following commands contain drive-specific features that may not be included in the Serial ATA specification.
WordDescriptionValue
Configuration information:
0
1Number of logical cylinders16,383
• Bit 15: 0 = ATA; 1 = ATAPI
• Bit 7: removable media
• Bit 6: removable controller
• Bit 0: reserved
0C5A
H
2ATA-reserved0000
3Number of logical heads16
4Retired0000
5Retired0000
6Number of logical sectors per logical track: 63003F
Firmware revision (8 ASCII character string, padded with blanks to end
of string)
Drive model number: (40 ASCII characters, padded with blanks to end
of string)
(Bits 7–0) Maximum sectors per interrupt on Read multiple and Write
multiple (16)
x.xx
8010
48Reserved0000
49Standard Standby timer, IORDY supported and may be disabled2F00
50ATA-reserved0000
51PIO data-transfer cycle timing mode0200
52Retired0200
53Words 54–58, 64–70 and 88 are valid0007
54Number of current logical cylinders xxxx
55Number of current logical heads xxxx
56Number of current logical sectors per logical trackxxxx
57–58Current capacity in sectorsxxxx
59
Number of sectors transferred during a Read Multiple or Write Multiple
command
xxxx
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
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WordDescriptionValue
Total number of user-addressable LBA sectors available
(see Section 2.1 for related information)
60–61
*Note: The maximum value allowed in this field is: 0FFFFFFFh
(268,435,455 sectors, 137 Gbytes). Drives with capacities over 137
0FFFFFFFh*
Gbytes will have 0FFFFFFFh in this field and the actual number of
user-addressable LBAs specified in words 100-103. This is required
for drives that support the 48-bit addressing feature.
62Retired0000
63
Multiword DMA active and modes supported (see note following this
table)
xx07
64Advanced PIO modes supported (modes 3 and 4 supported)0003
65Minimum multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120 nsec)0078
66
Recommended multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120
nsec)
0078
67Minimum PIO cycle time without IORDY flow control (240 nsec)00F0
68Minimum PIO cycle time with IORDY flow control (120 nsec) 0078
69–74ATA-reserved0000
75Queue depth0000
76Serial ATA capabilitiesxxxx
77Reserved for future Serial ATA definitionxxxx
78Serial ATA features supportedxxxx
79Serial ATA features enabledxxxx
80Major version number003E
81Minor version number0000
82Command sets supported364B
83Command sets supported7C03
4003
84Command sets support extension (see note following this table)
(4003H = 0100000000000011
binary)
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
See Word 108-111 note.
H
85Command sets enabled30xx
86Command sets enabled0001
87Command sets enable extension4000
88Ultra DMA support and current mode (see note following this table)xx3F
89Security erase time0000
90Enhanced security erase time0000
92Master password revision codeFFFE
93Hardware reset valuexxxx
95–99ATA-reserved0000
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Total number of user-addressable LBA sectors available (see Section
100–103
2.1 for related information). These words are required for drives that
support the 48-bit addressing feature. Maximum value:
ST31000533CS =1,953,525,168
0000FFFFFFFFFFFFh.
104–107ATA-reserved0000
H
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WordDescriptionValue
108–111
NOTE: This field is valid if word 84, bit 8 is set to 1 indicating 64-bit
WWN support.
112–127ATA-reserved0000
128Security status0001
129–159Seagate-reservedxxxx
160–254ATA-reserved0000
255Integrity wordxxA5
The mandatory value of the world wide name (WWN) for the drive.
Each drive will have a unique
value.
H
H
H
H
H
Note.Advanced Power Management (APM) and Automatic Acoustic Management (AAM) features are not supported
Note.See the bit descriptions below for words 63, 84, and 88 of the Identify Drive data.
Description (if bit is set to 1)
BitWord 63
0Multiword DMA mode 0 is supported.
1Multiword DMA mode 1 is supported.
2Multiword DMA mode 2 is supported.
8Multiword DMA mode 0 is currently active.
9Multiword DMA mode 1 is currently active.
10Multiword DMA mode 2 is currently active.
BitWord 84
0SMART error loggin is supported.
1SMART self-test is supported.
2Media serial number is supported.
3Media Card Pass Through Command feature set is supported.
4Streaming feature set is supported.
5GPL feature set is supported.
6WRITE DMA FUA EXT and WRITE MULTIPLE FUA EXT commands are supported.
7WRITE DMA QUEUED FUA EXT command is supported.
864-bit World Wide Name is supported.
9-10Obsolete.
11-1 2Reserved for TLC.
13IDLE IMMEDIATE command with IUNLOAD faeture is supported.
14Shall be set to 1.
15Shall be cleared to 0.
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BitWord 88
0Ultra DMA mode 0 is supported.
1Ultra DMA mode 1 is supported.
2Ultra DMA mode 2 is supported.
3Ultra DMA mode 3 is supported.
4Ultra DMA mode 4 is supported.
5Ultra DMA mode 5 is supported.
6Ultra DMA mode 6 is supported.
8Ultra DMA mode 0 is currently active.
9Ultra DMA mode 1 is currently active.
10Ultra DMA mode 2 is currently active.
11Ultra DMA mode 3 is currently active.
12Ultra DMA mode 4 is currently active.
13Ultra DMA mode 5 is currently active.
14Ultra DMA mode 6 is currently active.
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4.3.2Set Features command
This command controls the implementation of various features that the drive supports. When the drive receives
this command, it sets BSY, checks the contents of the Features register, clears BSY and generates an interrupt. If the value in the register does not represent a feature that the drive supports, the command is aborted.
Power-on default has the read look-ahead and write caching features enabled. The acceptable values for the
Features register are defined as follows:
Table 7: Set Features command values
02
03
10
55
82
90
AA
F1
Enable write cache (default).
H
Set transfer mode (based on value in Sector Count register).
H
Sector Count register values:
00
Set PIO mode to default (PIO mode 2).
H
01
Set PIO mode to default and disable IORDY (PIO mode 2).
Note.At power-on, or after a hardware or software reset, the default values of the features are as indi-
cated above.
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4.3.3S.M.A.R.T. commands
S.M.A.R.T. provides near-term failure prediction for disc drives. When S.M.A.R.T. is enabled, the drive monitors predetermined drive attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time. If self-monitoring determines
that a failure is likely, S.M.A.R.T. makes a status report available to the host. Not all failures are predictable.
S.M.A.R.T. predictability is limited to the attributes the drive can monitor. For more information on S.M.A.R.T.
commands and implementation, see the Draft ATA-5 Standard.
SeaTools diagnostic software activates a built-in drive self-test (DST S.M.A.R.T. command for D4
) that elimi-
H
nates unnecessary drive returns. The diagnostic software ships with all new drives and is also available at:
http://seatools.sea
gate.com.
This drive is shipped with S.M.A.R.T. features disabled. You must have a recent BIOS or software package that
supports S.M.A.R.T. to enable this feature. The table below shows the S.M.A.R.T. command codes that the
drive uses.
Table 8: S.M.A.R.T. commands
Code in features registerS.M.A.R.T. command
D0
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D8
D9
DA
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
S.M.A.R.T. Read Data
S.M.A.R.T. Enable/Disable Attribute Autosave
S.M.A.R.T. Save Attribute Values
S.M.A.R.T. Execute Off-line Immediate (runs DST)
S.M.A.R.T. Read Log Sector
S.M.A.R.T. Write Log Sector
S.M.A.R.T. Enable Operations
S.M.A.R.T. Disable Operations
S.M.A.R.T. Return Status
Note.If an appropriate code is not written to the Features Register, the command is aborted and 0x 04
(abort) is written to the Error register.
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5.0Seagate Technology support services
Online services
Internet
For information regarding Seagate products and services, visit www.sea
Worldwide support is available 24 hours daily by email for your questions.
Presales Support:
Presales@Seagate.com
Technical Support:
DiscSupport@Seagate.com
Warranty Support:
http://www.sea
mySeagate
my.sea
self-service access to critical applications, personalized content and the tools that allow our partners to manage their Seagate account functions. Submit pricing requests, orders and returns through a single, passwordprotected Web interface-anytime, anywhere in the world.
gate.com is the industry's first Web portal designed specifically for OEMs and distributors. It provides
may register for customized communications that are not available on the web. These communications contain
product launch, EOL, pricing, promotions and other channel-related information. To learn more about the benefits or to register, go to spp.sea
gate.com supports Seagate resellers with product information, program benefits and sales tools. You
gate.com, any time, from anywhere in the world.
Global Customer Support
Presales Support
Our Presales Support staff can help you determine which Seagate products are best suited for your specific
application or computer system, as well as product availability and compatibility.
Technical Support
Seagate technical support is available to assist you online at support.seagate.com or through one of our call
centers. Have your system configuration information and your "ST" model/product number available.
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Customer Service Operations
Warranty Service
Seagate offers worldwide customer support for Seagate products. Seagate distributors, OEMs and other direct
customers should contact their Seagate Customer Service Operations (CSO) representative for warrantyrelated issues. Resellers or end users of drive products should contact their place of purchase or Seagate warranty service for assistance. Have your serial number and model or part number available.
Data Recovery Services
Seagate offers data recovery services for all formats and all brands of storage media. Our data recovery services labs are currently located throughout the world. . Additional information, including an online request form
and data loss prevention resources, is available at http://services.sea
gate.com/index.aspx.
Authorized Service Centers
Seagate Service Centers are available on a global basis for the return of defective products. See
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USA/Canada/Latin America support services
For an extensive list of telephone numbers to technical support, presales and warranty service in USA/
Canada/Latin America, including business hours, go to the "Contact Us" page on www.sea
gate.com.
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Call CenterToll-freeDirect dial
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Europe, the Middle East and Africa Support Services
For an extensive list of telephone numbers to technical support, presales and warranty service in Europe, the
Middle East and Africa, go to the "Contact Us" page on www.sea
gate.com.
Asia/Pacific Support Services
For an extensive list of telephone numbers to technical support, presales and warranty service in Asia/Pacific,
go to the "Contact Us" page on www.sea
gate.com.
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Index
A
ACA 14
acceleration 11
acoustics 12
Active 9
Active mode 9
AFR 13
Agency certification 13
altitude 10
Ambient temperature 10
ambient temperature 7, 8
Annualized Failure Rate 13
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) 13
areal density 1, 6
ATA commands 23
Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS3548 1995
14
Australian Communication Authority (ACA) 14
Australian C-Tick 14
Average latency 7
Average seek time 7
B
buffer 7
C
cables and connectors 18
cache 7
capacity 6
case temperature 10
CE mark 13
certification 13
Check Power Mode 23
compatibility 13
Conducted noise 8
Conducted RF immunity 12
Configuring the drive 17
connectors 18
Corrosive environment 15
CSA C22.2 (950) 13
cycles 13
Cylinders 6
D
data-transfer rates 1
DC power 8
Default logical geometry 6
density 6
Device Configuration Freeze Lock 23
Device Configuration Identify 23