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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 operating
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This manual describes Seagate Technology® LLC, Cheetah® 15K.7 FC (Fibre Channel) disk drives.
Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives support the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop and SCSI Fibre Channel Protocol specifications to the
extent described in this manual. The Fibre Channel Interface Manual (part number 100293070) describes the general Fibre
Channel Arbitrated Loop characteristics of this and other Seagate Fibre Channel drives. The Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
Users Guide, part number 100515636 describes the interface, general operation and security features available on SED
drives.
From this point on in this product manual, the reference to Cheetah 15K.7 FC models is referred to as “the drive” unless
references to individuals models are necessary.
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 31.
For product certification status visit - http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/1401vend.htm.
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2.0APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
The drive has been developed as a system peripheral to the highest standards of design and construction. The drive
depends upon its host equipment to provide adequate power and environment in order to achieve 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 drive must be securely
mounted in order to guarantee the specified performance characteristics. Mounting by bottom holes must meet the
requirements of Section 10.4.
2.1STANDARDS
The Cheetah 15K.7 FC family complies with Seagate standards as noted in the appropriate sections of this manual and the
Seagate Fibre Channel Interface Manual, part number 100293070.
The drives are recognized in accordance with UL 60950-1 and CSA 60950-1 as tested by UL and EN60950-1 as tested by
TUV.
The security features of Cheetah 15K.7 FC SED models are based on the “TCG Storage Architecture Core Specification”
and the “TCG Storage Workgroup Security Subsystem Classs: 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. As such 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
shielding. As such, the drive is capable of meeting the Class B limits 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 any susceptibility performance requirements. It is the
responsibility of those integrating the drive within their systems to perform those tests required and design their system to
ensure that equipment operating in the same system as the drive or external to the system does not adversely affect the
performance of the drive. See Table 2, DC power requirements.
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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. 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
Directive 89/336/EEC of 03 May 1989 as amended by Directive 92/31/EEC of 28 April 1992 and Directive 93/68/EEC of 22
July 1993.
Australian C-Tick
If this model has the C-Tick Marking it complies with the Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS3548 1995 and meets the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of Australia’s Spectrum Management Agency (SMA).
Korean KCC
If this model has the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) logo, it complies with paragraph 1 of Article 11 of the
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Control Regulation and meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility Framework
requirements of the Radio Research Laboratory (RRL) Ministry of Information and Communication Republic of Korea.
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).
2.2EUROPEAN 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 presence of RoHS substances in these parts and materials. Our supplier contracts require
compliance with our chemical substance restrictions, and our suppliers document their compliance with our requirements by
providing material content declarations 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.
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2.3REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
ANSI Fibre Channel Documents
X3.230-1994FC Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH)
X3.297.1997FC-PH-2 Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface-2
X3.303.1998FC-PH-3 Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface-3
X3.272-1996FC Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
X3.269-1996Fibre Channel Protocol for SCSI (FCP)
NCITS TR-19Private Loop SCSI Direct Attach (PLDA)
NCITS TR-20Fabric Loop Attachment (FC-FLA)
SFF-8045 Specification for 40-pin SCA-2 Connector with Parallel Selection
SFF-8067 Specification for 40-pin SCA-2 Connector with Bidirectional
Enclosure Services Interface
ANSI Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Documents
X3.131-1994(SCSI-2)
X3.270-1996(SCSI-3) Architecture Model
NCITS 305-199X(SCSI-3) Enclosure Services
Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Documents (apply to SED models only)
TCG Storage Architechture Core Specification, Rev. 1.0
TCG Storage Security Class Enterprise Specification, Rev. 1.0
Self-Encrypting Drives Users Guide
Seagate part number: 100515636
Specification for Acoustic Test Requirement and Procedures
Seagate part number: 30553-001
Package Test SpecificationSeagate P/N 30190-001 (under 100 lb.)
Package Test SpecificationSeagate P/N 30191-001 (over 100 lb.)
In case of conflict between this document and any referenced document, this document takes precedence.
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3.0GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives provide high performance, high capacity data storage for a variety of systems including
engineering workstations, network servers, mainframes, and supercomputers. Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives support 4-Gbit
Fibre Channel.
Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives support the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) and SCSI Fibre Channel Protocol as described
in the ANSI specifications, this document, and the Fibre Channel Interface Manual which describes the general interface
characteristics of this drive. Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives are classified as intelligent peripherals and provide level 2
conformance (highest level) with the ANSI SCSI-1 standard.
Cheetah 15K.7 FC SED models have provisions for “Security of Data at Rest” based on the standards defined by the Trusted
Computing Group (see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org).
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 your warranty.
Cheetah 15K.7 FC 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 handling. The shipping lock disengages and the head load process begins when power is applied to the drive.
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
Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives have the following standard features:
• 4-Gbit Fibre Channel interface
• Integrated dual port FC-AL controller
• Concurrent dual port transfers
• Support for FC arbitrated loop, private and public attachment
• Differential copper FC drivers and receivers
• Downloadable firmware using the FC-AL interface
• Supports SCSI enclosure services via interface connector
• 128-deep task set (queue)
• Supports up to 32 initiators
• Drive selection ID and configuration options are set on the FC-AL backpanel or through interface commands. Jumpers are
not used on the drive.
• Supports SCSI Enclosure Services through the interface connector
• Fibre Channel worldwide name uniquely identifies the drive and each port
• User-selectable logical block size (512, 520, 524, or 528 bytes per logical block)
• Selectable frame sizes from 256 to 2,112 bytes
• Industry standard 3.5-inch low profile form factor dimensions
• Programmable logical block reallocation scheme
• Flawed logical block reallocation at format time
• Programmable auto write and read reallocation
• Reed-Solomon error correction code
• Sealed head and disk assembly (HDA)
• No preventive maintenance or adjustments required
• Dedicated head landing zone
• Automatic shipping lock
• Embedded Grey Code track address to eliminate seek errors
• Self-diagnostics performed at power on
• Zone bit recording (ZBR)
• Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting
• Dynamic spindle brake
• 16,384 Kbyte data buffer (see Section 4.5)
• Embedded servo design
• Reallocation of defects on command (Post Format)
Cheetah 15K.7 FC SED 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
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3.2MEDIA DESCRIPTION
The media used on the drive has an aluminum substrate coated with a thin film magnetic material, overcoated with a
proprietary protective layer for improved durability and environmental protection.
3.3PERFORMANCE
• Programmable multi-segmentable cache buffer
• 400 Mbytes/sec maximum instantaneous data transfers per port
• 15k RPM spindle; average latency = 2.0 msec
• Command queuing of up to 128 commands
• 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
3.4RELIABILITY
• Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.55%
• Increased LSI circuitry integration
• Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)
• Dithering
• 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 one of
the supported sizes listed in the table below.
Seagate designs specify 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 compatibility from generation to generation. The current guaranteed operating points for this product
are:
Seagate drives also may be used at the maximum available capacity at a given block size, but the excess capacity above the
guaranteed level will vary between other drive families and from generation to generation, depending on how each block size
actually formats out for zone frequencies and splits over servo bursts. This added capacity potential may range from 0.1 to
1.3 percent above the guaranteed capacities listed above. Using the drives in this manner gives the absolute maximum
capacity potential, but the user must determine if the extra capacity potential is useful, or whether their assurance of
backward and forward compatibility takes precedence.
ST3600857FC
DECIMALHEXDECIMALHEXDECIMALHEX
ST3450857FC
ST3450757FC
ST3450657FC
ST3300657FC
ST3300557FC
ST3300457FC
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3.5.1Programmable drive capacity
Using the Mode Select command, the drive can change its capacity to something less than maximum. See the Mode Select
Parameter List table in the SCSI Commands Reference Manual. Refer to the Parameter list block descriptor number of
blocks field. A value of zero in the number of blocks field indicates that the drive shall not change the capacity it is currently
formatted to have. A number in the number of blocks field that is less than the maximum number of LBAs changes the total
drive capacity to the value in the block descriptor number of blocks field. A value greater than the maximum number of LBAs
is rounded down to the maximum capacity.
3.6FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS
You 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 shipped, but extra copies may be ordered.
3.7USER-INSTALLED ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are available. All kits may be installed in the field.
• Evaluation kit, part number 73473641.
This kit provides an adapter card (“T-card”) to allow cable connections for two FC ports and DC power.
• Single-unit shipping pack.
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4.0PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
This section provides detailed information concerning performance-related characteristics and features of Cheetah 15K.7 FC
drives.
ST3600857FCST3450657FCST3300457FC
Drive capacity600450300Gbytes (formatted, rounded off value)
Read/write data heads864
Tracks per inch165,000165,000165,000TPI
Peak bits per inch1,3611,3611,361KBPI
Areal Density225225225Gbits/inch
Internal data rate1.49 - 2.371.49 - 2.371.49 - 2.37Gbits/sec (max)
disk rotation speed15k15k15kRPM
Avg rotational latency2.02.02.0msec
*One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting.
2
4.2SEEK PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
*
See Section 11.5, "FC-AL physical interface" on page 56 and the Fibre Channel Interface Manual (part number 77767496)
for additional timing details.
4.2.1Access time
NOT INCLUDING CONTROLLER
1
2
,
OVERHEAD
(MSEC)
READWRITE
AverageTypical3.43.9
Single trackTypical0.20.44
Full strokeTypical6.67.4
1.Typical access times are measured under nominal conditions of temperature, voltage, and
horizontal orientation as measured on a representative sample of drives.
2.Access to data = access time + latency time.
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4.2.2Format command execution time (minutes)
When changing sector sizes, the format times shown below may need to be increased by 30 minutes.
ST3600057FC ST3450857FC ST3300657FC
Maximum (with verify)
Maximum (without verify)
1198858
604429
Note.There is approximately a 1.5 increase in time to format a SED drive versus a non-SED drive of the same capacity.
4.2.3General performance characteristics
Sustainable disk transfer rate*:
Minimum122 Mbytes/sec (typical)
Maximum204 Mbytes/sec (typical)
Fibre Channel Interface maximum instantaneous transfer rate400 Mbytes/sec* per port
Logical block sizes
Default is 512-byte data blocks
Sector sizes variable to 512, 520, 524 and 528 bytes.
Read/write consecutive sectors on a trackYes
Flaw reallocation performance impact (for flaws reallocated at format time
using the spare sectors per sparing zone reallocation scheme.)
Average rotational latency2.0 msec
Negligible
*Assumes no errors and no relocated logical blocks.
Rate measured from the start of the first logical block transfer to or from the host.
1MB/sec = 1,000,000 bytes/sec
4.3START/STOP TIME
If the Motor Start option is disabled, the drive becomes ready within 20 seconds after DC power is applied. If a recoverable
error condition is detected during the start sequence, the drive executes a recovery procedure and the time to become ready
may exceed 20 seconds. During spin up to ready time, the drive responds to some commands over the FC interface in less
than 3 seconds after application of power. Stop time is 30 seconds (maximum) from removal of DC power.
If the Motor Start option is enabled, the internal controller accepts the commands listed in the Fibre Channel Interface Manual less than 3 seconds after DC power has been applied. After the Motor Start command has been received, the drive
becomes ready for normal operations within 20 seconds (excluding the error recovery procedure). The Motor Start command
can also be used to command the drive to stop the spindle.
There is no power control switch on the drive.
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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 system 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 18.
4.5CACHE OPERATION
Note.Refer to the Fibre Channel Interface Manual for more detail concerning the cache bits.
Of the 16 Mbytes physical buffer space in the drive, approximately 13,000 kbytes can be used as a cache. The buffer is
divided into logical segments from which data is read and to which data is written.
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 FC Interface Manual ), data requested by the host with a read command is retrieved 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 disk medium read operations (disregarding Prefetch operation for the moment). That is, the drive
does not check in the buffer segments for the requested 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 Fibre Channel 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
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 medium is retained in the cache to be made available for future
read 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
reached, 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
transferred 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 Good status has already been returned, a deferred error will be generated.
The 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.
Table 18 shows the mode default settings for the drive.
4.5.2Prefetch operation
If the Prefetch feature is enabled, data in contiguous logical blocks on the disk immediately beyond that which was requested
by a Read command are retrieved and stored in the buffer for immediate transfer from the buffer to the host on subsequent
Read commands that request those logical blocks (this is true even if cache operation 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.
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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.
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Seek error rate:Less than 10 errors in 10
Read Error Rates
Recovered DataLess than 10 errors in 10
Unrecovered DataLess than 1 sector in 1016 bits transferred
Miscorrected DataLess than 1 sector in 10
Interface error rate:Less than 1 error in 10
Less than 1 error in 1014 bits transferred with typical receive eye.
See Section 11.6.4, "FC Differential input." on page 65
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR):0.55%
Preventive maintenance:None required
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 6.2, "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.
• Error rate specified with automatic retries and data correction with ECC enabled and all flaws reallocated.
seeks
12
bits transferred (OEM default settings)
21
bits transferred
12
bits transferred with minimum receive eye.
5.1.1Recoverable Errors
Recovereable errors are those detected and corrected by the drive, and do not require user intervention.
Recoverable Data errors use retries and correction. Application of ECC on-the-fly correction alone is not considered a
Recovered Data error.
Recovered 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
Unrecoverable Data Errors (Sense Key = 03h) are specified at less than 1 sector in error per 1016 bits transferred.
Unrecoverable Data Errors resulting from the same cause are treated as 1 error for that block.
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 108 seeks. Unrecoverable seek errors (Sense Key = 04h) are classified as drive failures.
5.1.4Interface errors
An interface error is defined as a failure of the receiver on a port to recover the data as transmitted by the device port
connected to the receiver. The error may be detected as a running disparity error, illegal code, loss of word sync, or CRC
error. The total error rate for a loop of devices is the sum of the individual device error rates.
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5.2RELIABILITY AND SERVICE
You can enhance the reliability of Constellation ES.3 SAS 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.
5.2.1Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
These drives shall achieve an AFR of 0.55% (MTBF of1,600,000 hours) when operated in an environment that ensures the
HDA case temperatures do not exceed the values specified in Section 6.4.1.
Operation at case temperatures outside the specifications in Section 6.4.1 may increase the AFR (decrease the MTBF). AFR
and MTBF statistics are poplulation statistics that are not relevant to individual units.
AFR and MTBF specifications are based on the following assumptions for Enterprise Storage System environments:
• 8,760 power-on hours per year
• 250 average on/off cycles per year
• Operating at nominal voltages
• System provides adequate cooling to ensure the case temperatures specified in Section 6.4.1 are not exceeded.
5.2.2Preventive maintenance
No routine scheduled preventive maintenance is required.
5.2.3Hot plugging the drive
Inserting and removing the drive on the FC-AL will interrupt loop operation. The interruption occurs when the receiver of the
next device in the loop must synchronize to a different input signal. FC error detection mechanisms, character sync, running
disparity, word sync, and CRC are able to detect any error. Recovery is initiated based on the type of error.
The disk drive defaults to the FC-AL Monitoring state, Pass-through state, when it is powered-on by switching the power or
hot plugged. The control line to an optional port bypass circuit (external to the drive), defaults to the Enable Bypass state. If
the bypass circuit is present, the next device in the loop will continue to receive the output of the previous device to the newly
inserted device. If the bypass circuit is not present, loop operation is temporarily disrupted until the next device starts
receiving the output from the newly inserted device and regains synchronization to the new input.
The Pass-through state is disabled while the drive performs self test of the FC interface. The control line for an external port
bypass circuit remains in the Enable Bypass state while self test is running. If the bypass circuit is present, loop operation
may continue. If the bypass circuit is not present, loop operation will be halted while the self test of the FC interface runs.
When the self test completes successfully, the control line to the bypass circuit is disabled and the drive enters the FC-AL
Initializing state. The receiver on the next device in the loop must synchronize to output of the newly inserted drive.
If the self-test fails, the control line to the bypass circuit remains in the Enable Bypass state.
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 inserting 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 you 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.
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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.
You 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 two hours.
You 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 you 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 two hours subject to an idle period on the FC-AL bus. The process of
measuring off-line attribute data and saving data to the disk is uninterruptable. The maximum on-line only processing delay is
summarized below:
Table 2:
Maximum processing delay
S.M.A.R.T. delay times
On-line only delay
DEXCPT = 0, PERF = 1
42 milliseconds
Fully-enabled delay
DEXCPT = 0, PERF = 0
163 milliseconds
Reporting control
Reporting is controlled by the MRIE bits in the Informational Exceptions Control mode page (1Ch). Subject to the reporting
method, the firmware will issue to the host an 01-5Dxx sense code. 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
attribute. 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
running count of the number of times the error rate for each attribute is unacceptable. To accomplish this, a counter is
incremented each time 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.
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5.2.5Thermal monitor
Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives implement a temperature warning system which:
1. Signals the host if the temperature exceeds a value which would threaten the drive.
2. Signals the host if the temperature exceeds a user-specified value.
3. 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. The drive temperature is reported in the FRU code field of mode sense data. You can
use this information to determine if the warning is due to the temperature exceeding the drive threatening temperature or the
user-specified temperature.
This feature is controlled by the Enable Warning (EWasc) bit, and the reporting mechanism is controlled by the Method of
Reporting Informational Exceptions field (MRIE) on the Informational Exceptions Control (IEC) mode page (1Ch).
The current algorithm implements two temperature trip points. The first trip point is set at 68°C which is the maximum
temperature limit according to the drive specification. The second trip point is user-selectable using the Log Select
command. The reference temperature parameter in the temperature log page (see Table 1) can be used to set this trip point.
The default value for this drive is 68°C, however, you can set it to any value in the range of 0 to 68°C. If you specify a
temperature greater than 68°C in this field, the temperature is rounded down to 68°C. A sense code is sent to the host to
indicate the rounding of the parameter field.
Table 1:Temperature Log Page (0Dh)
Parameter CodeDescription
0000h
0001h
Primary Temperature
Reference Temperature
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 fundamental tests and scans portions of the media.
If 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 return it to Seagate for service.
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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
functional 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.
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 ontrack operations test the positioning mechanism. The read operation tests the read head element and the media surface.
The write element 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.
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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 updates 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. You can use a SCSI Bus Reset or a Bus Device Reset message to abort the
diagnostic.
You can abort a DST executing in background mode by using 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 results 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
Beginning on the date of shipment to the customer and continuing for the period specified in your purchase contract,
Seagate warrants that each product (including components and subassemblies) that fails to function properly under normal
use due to defect in materials or workmanship or due to nonconformance to the applicable specifications will be repaired or
replaced, at Seagate’s option and at no charge to the customer, if returned by customer at customer’s expense to Seagate’s
designated facility in accordance with Seagate’s warranty procedure. Seagate will pay for transporting the repair or
replacement item to the customer. For more detailed warranty information, refer to the standard terms and conditions of
purchase for Seagate products on your purchase documentation.
The remaining warranty for a particular drive can be determined by calling Seagate Customer Service at 1-800-468-3472.
You can also determine remaining warranty using the Seagate web site (www.seagate.com). The drive serial number is
required to determine remaining warranty information.
Shipping
When transporting or shipping a drive, use only a Seagate-approved container. Keep your original box. Seagate approved
containers 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
your authorized Seagate distributor to purchase additional boxes. Seagate recommends shipping by an air-ride carrier
experienced in handling computer equipment.
Product repair and return information
Seagate customer service centers are the only facilities authorized to service Seagate drives. Seagate does not sanction
any third-party repair facilities. Any unauthorized repair or tampering with the factory seal voids the warranty.
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6.0PHYSICAL/ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This section provides information relating to the physical and electrical characteristics of the drive.
6.1AC POWER REQUIREMENTS
None.
6.2DC POWER REQUIREMENTS
The voltage and current requirements for a single drive are shown below. Values indicated apply at the drive connector.
Notes are shown following the last power requirements table.
The standard drive models and the SED drive models have identical hardware, 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 2 ST3600057FC DC power requirements
2 Gbit4 Gbit
Notes(Amps)(Amps)(Amps)(Amps)
Voltage+5V+12V [2] +5V+12V [2]
Regulation[5]±5%±5% [2]±5%±5% [2]
Avg idle current DCX[1] [7]0.390.810.420.81
Maximum starting current
X[1] [6] 0.480.920.480.91
Maximum DC3s [1]0.531.000.530.95
Maximum (peak) DC3s1.322.801.322.72
[1] Measured with average reading DC ammeter. Instantaneous +12V current peaks will exceed these values. Power sup-
ply 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 15000 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 selection by the host initiator.
[3] See +12V current profile in Figure 1.
[4] This condition occurs when the Motor Start option is enabled and the drive has not yet received a Start Motor command.
[5] See paragraph 6.2.1, "Conducted noise immunity." Specified voltage tolerance includes ripple, noise, and transient
response.
[6] Operating condition is defined as random 8 block reads at 375 I/Os per second for 600GB models and 380 I/Os per sec-
ond for 450GB and 300GB models. Current and power specified at nominal voltages.
[7] During idle, the drive heads are relocated every 60 seconds to a random location within the band from three-quarters to
maximum track.
General DC power requirement notes.
1. Minimum current loading for each supply voltage is not less than 1.2% 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. No terminator power.
6.2.1Conducted noise immunity
Noise is specified as a periodic and random distribution of frequencies covering a band from DC to 10 MHz. Maximum
allowed noise values given below are peak-to-peak measurements and apply at the drive power connector.
+5 V = 250 mV pp from 100 Hz to 20 MHz.
+12 V = 800 mV pp from 100 Hz to 8 KHz.
450 mV pp from 8 KHz to 20 KHz.
250 mV pp from 20 KHz to 5 MHz.
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6.2.2Power sequencing
The drive does not require power sequencing. The drive protects against inadvertent writing during power-up and down.
6.2.3Current profiles
The +12V and +5V current profiles are shown in the following figures.
Note: All times and currents are typical. See Section 6.2 for maximum current requirements.
Figure 1. Typical ST3600057FC current profiles
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Figure 2. Typical ST3450857FC current profiles
Figure 3. Typical ST3300657FC current profiles
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6.3POWER DISSIPATION
600GB model
Typical power dissipation under idle conditions in 4 Gbit operation is 11.58 watts (39.52 BTUs per hour).
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 your 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. ST3600057FC DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
450GB models
Typical power dissipation under idle conditions in 4 Gbit operation is 10.24 watts (34.94 BTUs per hour).
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 your 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. ST3450857FC DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
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300GB models
Typical power dissipation under idle conditions in 4 Gbit operation is 9.06 watts (30.92 BTUs per hour).
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 your 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. ST3300657FC DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second
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6.4ENVIRONMENTAL 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 82°F (28°C).
6.4.1Temperature
a. Operating
The maximum allowable continuous or sustained HDA case temperature for the rated Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) is
122°F (50°C). The maximum allowable HDA case temperature is 60°C. Occasional excursions of HDA case
temperatures above 122°F (50°C) or below 41°F (5°C) may occur without impact to the specified AFR. Continual or
sustained operation at HDA case temperatures outside these limits may degrade AFR.
Provided the HDA case temperatures limits are met, the drive meets all specifications over a 41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C)
drive ambient temperature range with a maximum temperature gradient of 68°F (20°C) per hour. Air flow may be needed
in the drive enclosure to keep within this range (see Section 8.3). Operation at HDA case temperatures outside this
range may adversely affect the drives ability to meet specifications. To confirm that the required cooling for the electronics
and HDA case is provided, place the drive in its final mechanical configuration, perform random write/read operations and
measure the HDA case temperature after it has stabilized.
b. Non-operating
–40° to 158°F (–40° to 70°C) package ambient with a maximum gradient of 68°F (20°C) per hour. This specification
assumes that the drive is packaged in the shipping container designed by Seagate for use with drive.
HDA Temp.
Check Point
Figure 7. Locations of the HDA temperature check point
1.0
.5
6.4.2Relative 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.
6.4.3Effective altitude (sea level)
a. Operating
–1,000 to +10,000 feet (–305 to +3,048 meters)
b. Non-operating
–1,000 to +40,000 feet (–305 to +12,210 meters)
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6.4.4Shock 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
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 are specified with the drive mounted by any of the four
methods shown in Figure 8, and in accordance with the restrictions of Section 10.4. Orientation of the side nearest the I/O
connector may be up or down.
6.4.4.1Shock
a. Operating—normal
Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis. Shock is not to be repeated more than once every 2 seconds.
b. Operating—abnormal
c. Non-operating
to which the stated shock and/or vibration criteria is applied, resonances may occur internally to the enclosure
The drive, as installed for normal operation, shall operate error free while subjected to intermittent shock not exceeding:
• 15 Gs at a duration of 11 msec (half sinewave)
• 20 Gs at a duration of 2 msec (half sinewave)
• 60 Gs at a duration of 2 msec (half sinewave) when performing reads only
Equipment, as installed for normal operation, does not incur physical damage while subjected to intermittent shock not
exceeding 40 Gs at a duration of 11 msec (half sinewave). Shock occurring at abnormal levels may promote degraded
operational performance 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 once
every 2 seconds.
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 the three values below, shall not exhibit device damage or
performance degradation.
• 80 Gs at a duration of 11 msec (half sinewave)
•
300 Gs at a duration of 2 msec (half sinewave)
• 150 Gs at a duration of 0.5 msec (half sinewave)
Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
d. Packaged
Disk drives shipped as loose load (not palletized) general freight will be packaged to withstand drops from heights as
defined in the table below. For additional details refer to Seagate specifications 30190-001 (under 100 lbs/45 kg) or
30191-001 (over 100 lbs/45 Kg).
PACKAGE SIZEPACKAGED/PRODUCT WEIGHTDROP HEIGHT
<600 cu in (<9,800 cu cm)Any60 in (1524 mm)
600-1800 cu in (9,800-19,700 cu cm)0-20 lb (0 to 9.1 kg)48 in (1219 mm)
>1800 cu in (>19,700 cu cm)0-20 lb (0 to 9.1 kg)42 in (1067 mm)
>600 cu in (>9,800 cu cm)20-40 lb (9.1 to 18.1 kg)36 in (914 mm)
Drives packaged in single or multipacks with a gross weight of 20 pounds (8.95 kg) or less by Seagate for general freight
shipment shall withstand a drop test from 48 inches (1,070 mm) against a concrete floor or equivalent.
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Z
Y
X
Figure 8. Recommended mounting
X
Z
Y
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6.4.4.2Vibration
a. Operating—normal
The drive as installed for normal operation, shall comply with the complete specified performance while subjected to
continuous vibration not exceeding
10 – 300 Hz1.0 G RMS (0 to peak)
301– 500 Hz0.5 G RMS (0 to peak)
Vibration may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
b. Operating—abnormal
Equipment as installed for normal operation shall not incur physical damage while subjected to periodic vibration not
exceeding:
15 minutes of duration at major resonant frequency
Vibration occurring at these levels may degrade operational performance during the abnormal vibration period. Specified
operational performance will continue when normal operating vibration levels are resumed. This assumes system
recovery routines are available.
Operating abnormal translational random flat profile
5 – 500 Hz0.75 G (0 to peak)
10 - 300 Hz0.0029 G2/Hz
c. 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 – 22 Hz0.25 G (0 to peak, linear, swept sine, 0.5 octive/min)
22 - 350 Hz3 G (0 to peak, linear, swept sine, 0.5 octive/min)
350 - 500 Hz1 G (0 to peak, linear, swept sine, 0.5 octive/min)
Vibration may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.
6.4.5Acoustics
Sound power during idle mode shall be 3.4 bels typical when measured to ISO 7779 specification. Sound power while
operating shall be 3.8 bels typical when measured to ISO 7779 specification.
There will not be any discrete tones more than 10 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.
6.4.6Air cleanliness
The drive is designed to operate in a typical office environment with minimal environmental control.
6.4.7Corrosive 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 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 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.
6.4.8Electromagnetic susceptibility
See Section 2.1.1.1.
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6.5MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to Figure 9 for detailed physical dimensions. See Section 10.4, “Drive mounting.””
Height:1.03 in26.10 mm
Width:4.00 in101.60 mm
Depth:5.79 in147 mm
Weight (max): 1.76 pounds0.80 kilograms
B
J
K
-Z-
Notes:
[1]
Mounting holes are 6-32 UNC 2B, three on
each side and four on the bottom. Max
screw penetration into side of drive is 0.15
in. (3.81 mm). Max screw tightening torque
is 6.0 in-lb (0.6779 nm) with minimum full
thread engagement of 0.12 in. (3.05 mm).
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H
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A
B
C
D
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M
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Dimension Table
Inches
1.028
max
5.787
max
4.000
± .010
3.750
± .010
0.125
± .010
1.750
± .010
1.122
± .020
4.000
± .010
0.250
± .010
1.638
± .010
0.181
.040
1.625
1.618
0.276
.015
.015
± .020
± .040
max
max
Millimeters
26.10
147.00
101.60
95.25
3.18
44.45
28.50
101.60
6.35
41.60
4.60
1.02
41.28
41.10
7.00
0.38
0.38
max
max
± .25
± .25
± .25
± .25
± .50
± .25
± .25
± .25
± .50
± 1.02
max
max
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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 sensitive but unclassified information. The standard provides four increasing, qualitative levels of security:
Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4. These levels are intended to cover the wide range of potential applications and
environments in which cryptographic 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 between National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Communications Security
Establishment (CSE) of the 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 SED drives referenced in this Product Manual have been validated by CMVP and have been thoroughly tested 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 - Cert# 1299: Seagate Secure® Enterprise Self-Encrypting Drives FIPS 140 Module: http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/
STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm
Security Level 2
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 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 of services.
Figure 10. Example of FIPS tamper evidence labels.
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 services for the protection of stored data, commonly known as
“protection of data at rest.” These drives are compliant with the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Enterprise Storage
Specifications as detailed in Section 2.3.
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-128 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, cannot be disabled, and do not detract in any way from the
performance of the drive.
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 partitions (SPs) called the "Admin SP" and the "Locking SP." These act as gatekeepers to the
drive security 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 (Makers 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
available 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 is printed
on the drive label and it can be read by the host electronically over the I/O. 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.
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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. 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 locked and the drive will reject any attempt to
download new firmware. The drive owner must use the SID credential to unlock the firmware download port before firmware
updates will be accepted.
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 hardware, 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 6.2 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 Table 16:
• Security Protocol Out (B5h)
• Security Protocol In (A2h)
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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 FC 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)
• Media Pre-Scan (see Section 9.5)
• Deferred Auto-Reallocation (see Section 9.6)
• Idle Read After Write (see Section 9.7)
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 Fibre Channel Interface Manual. Also, more
information on the drive Error Recovery philosophy is presented in the Fibre Channel 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 to recover the data. The error recovery procedures used depend on the options previously set in the Error Recovery
Parameters mode page. Error recovery and defect management may involve using several SCSI commands described in
the Fibre Channel Interface Manual. 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 limited 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 13 levels for read recoveries and five 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.
Table 5 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 5 Read and write retry count maximum recovery times [1]
READ RETRY
COUNT
051.87023.94
159.85135.91
2203.49239.9
3231.42351.87
4295.26479.8
5327.185 (default)107.73
6359.10
7446.88
8538.65
9570.57
10598.50
11 (default)1,534.97
MAXIMUM RECOVERY TIME PER LBA
(CUMULATIVE, MSEC)
WRITE
RETRY
COUNT
MAXIMUM RECOVERY TIME PER LBA
(CUMULATIVE, MSEC)
[1] These values are subject to change.
Setting these retry counts to a value below the default setting could result in an increased unrecovered error rate which
may exceed the value given in this product manual. A setting of zero (0) will result in the drive not performing error
recovery.
For example, suppose the Read/Write Recovery page has the RC bit set to 0, read retry count set to 4, and the recovery
time limit field (Mode Sense page 01, bytes 10 and 11) set to FF FF hex (maximum). A four LBA Read command is
allowed to take up to 253.11 msec recovery time for each of the four LBAs in the command. If the recovery time limit is
set to 00 C8 hex (200 msec decimal) a four LBA read command is allowed to take up to 200 msec for all error recovery
within that command. The use of the Recovery Time Limit field allows finer granularity on control of the time spent in
error recovery. The recovery time limit only starts counting when the drive is executing error recovery and it restarts on
each command. Therefore, each command’s total recovery time is subject to the recovery time limit. Note: A recovery
time limit of 0 will use the drive’s default value of FF FF. Minimum recovery time limit is achieved by setting the Recovery Time Limit field to 00 01.
9.3FC-AL SYSTEM ERRORS
Information on the reporting of operational errors or faults across the interface is given in the Fibre Channel Interface
Manual. The FCP 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 Fibre Channel 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.
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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. The 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 bursts of 800ms and then suspends
activity for 100ms 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 hostservicing activity from BMS only impacts the first command that interrupted BMS, this results in a typical delay of about 1 ms.
9.5MEDIA PRE-SCAN
Media Pre-Scan is a feature that allows the drive to repair media errors that would otherwise have been found by the host
system during critical data accesses early in the drive’s life. The default setting for Media Pre-Scan is enabled on standard
products. Media Pre-Scan checks each write command to determine if the destination LBAs have been scanned by BMS. If
the LBAs have been verified, the drive proceeds with the normal write command. If the LBAs have not been verified by BMS,
Pre-Scan will convert the write to a write verify to certify that the data was properly written to the disk.
Note.During Pre-Scan write verify commands, write performance may decrease by 50% until Pre-Scan completes.
Write performance testing should be performed after Pre-Scan is complete. This may be checked by reading the
BMS status.
To expedite the scan of the full pack and subsequently exit from the Pre-Scan period, BMS will begin scanning immediately
when the drive goes to idle during the Pre-Scan period. In the event that the drive is in a high transaction traffic environment
and is unable to complete a BMS scan within 24 power on hours BMS will disable Pre-Scan to restore full performance to the
system.
9.6DEFERRED 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 system having to use the Reassign Command to reassign a location that was unreadable and then
generate 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.
9.7IDLE 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 buffer. 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 remapped to a spare location.
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10.0 INSTALLATION
Cheetah 15K.7 FC disk drive installation is a plug-and-play process. There are no jumpers, switches, or terminators on the
drive. Simply plug the drive into the host’s 40-pin Fibre Channel backpanel connector (FC-SCA)—no cables are required.
See Section 11.5 for additional information about this connector.
Use the FC-AL interface to select drive ID and all option configurations for devices on the loop.
If multiple devices are on the same FC-AL and physical addresses are used, set the device selection IDs (SEL IDs) on the
backpanel so that no two devices have the same selection ID. This is called the hard assigned arbitrated loop physical
address (AL_PA). There are 125 AL_PAs available (see Table 27). If you set the AL_PA on the backpanel to any value other
than 0, the device plugged into the backpanel’s SCA connector inherits this AL_PA. In the event you don’t successfully
assign unique hard addresses (and therefore have duplicate selection IDs assigned to two or more devices), the FC-AL
generates a message indicating this condition. If you set the AL_PA on the backpanel to a value of 0, the system issues a
unique soft-assigned physical address automatically.
Loop initialization is the process used to verify or obtain an address. The loop initialization process is performed when power
is applied to the drive, when a device is added or removed from the Fibre Channel loop, or when a device times out
attempting to win arbitration.
• Set all option selections in the connector prior to applying power to the drive. If you change options after applying power to
the drive, recycle the drive power to activate the new settings.
• It is not necessary to low-level format this drive. The drive is shipped from the factory low-level formatted in 512-byte logi-
cal blocks. You need to reformat the drive only if you want to select a different logical block size.
10.1DRIVE ID/OPTION SELECTION
All drive options are made through the interface connector (J1). Table 24 provides the pin descriptions for the 40-pin Fibre
Channel single connector (J1).
10.2DRIVE ORIENTATION
The drive may be mounted in any orientation. All drive performance characterizations, however, have been done with the
drive in horizontal (discs level) and vertical (drive on its side) orientations, which are the two preferred mounting orientations.
10.3COOLING
The host enclosure must dissipate heat from the drive. You should confirm that the host enclosure is designed to ensure that
the drive operates within the temperature measurement guidelines described in Section 6.4.1. In some cases, forced airflow
may be required to keep temperatures at or below the temperatures specified in Section 6.4.1.
If forced air is necessary, possible air-flow patterns are shown in Figure 11. The air-flow patterns are created by 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 6.4.1 are met.
e Air flows in the direction shown (back to front)
or in reverse direction (front to back)
Figure 11. Air flow
Above unit
Under unit
e Air flows in the direction shown or
in reverse direction (side to side)
Above unit
Under unit
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10.4DRIVE MOUNTING
Mount the drive using the bottom or side mounting holes. If you mount the drive using the bottom holes, ensure that you do
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:
KxX=F
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.
Note.Before mounting the drive in any kind of 3.5-inch to 5.25-inch adapter frame, verify with Seagate Technology that
the drive can meet the shock and vibration specifications given herein while mounted in such an adapter frame.
Adapter frames that are available may not have a mechanical structure capable of mounting the drive so that it
can meet the shock and vibration specifications listed in this manual.
< 15lb = 67N
10.5GROUNDING
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 for 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 you do not provide the maximum surface area ground connection between
system ground and drive ground. This is the system designer’s and integrator’s responsibility.
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11.0 INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS
This section partially describes the interface requirements as implemented on Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives. Additional
information is provided in the Fibre Channel Interface Manual (part number 100293070).
11.1FC-AL FEATURES
This section lists the Fibre Channel-specific features supported by Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives.
11.1.1 Fibre Channel link service frames
Table 6 lists the link services supported by Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives.
Table 6 Link services supported
TYPE OF FRAMELINK SERVICE
Basic link service framesAbort Sequence (ABTS)
Basic link service reply framesBasic_Accept (BA_ACC)
Table 8 lists the FC SCSI FCP response codes returned for task management functions supported.
Table 8 FC SCSI FCP response codes
FUNCTION NAMERESPONSE CODE
Function complete00
Function not supported04
Function reject05
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11.1.4 Fibre Channel port login
Table 9 identifies the required content of the N_Port Login (PLOGI) payload from an initiator.
Table 9 N_Port login (PLOGI) payload
BYTES
0-15030000000909BBBBCFXXFSFSXXXXXXXXCommon
16-31XXXXXXXXPNPNPNPNPNPNPNPNNNNNNNNN
32-35NNNNNNNN
36-47XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXClass 1
48-51XXXXXXXX
52-63XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXClass 2
64-67XXXXXXXX
68-79SOSOICICXXXXFSFSXXCSXXXXClass 3
80-83OSOSXXXX
84-95XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXReserved
96-99XXXXXXXX
100-111XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXVendor
112-115XXXXXXXXVersion
XIndicates a four-bit (hex) field is not checked.
xIndicates a single bit is not checked.
BBBB-Credit. This field is not checked. The FC-AL drive uses BB-Credit of zero (0).
CFCommon features. This binary field selects the common features requested by the initiator login.
MSBContinuously increasing offsetMust = 1
Random relative offsetNot checked. Port Login Accept will return a 0—not supported.
Valid version levelx
N_Port/F_PortMust = 0, N_Port
Alternate credit modelMust = 1
Other bits reservedxxx XX
FSReceive buffer field size. The FS field in the common and Class 3 parameters is checked for the range 128 < FS <
and a multiple of four bytes. For multiple frame sequences, all frames but the last frame of the sequence
2,112
must be this size. Only the receive buffer field size in the Class 3 parameters is used.
PNPort name (initiator’s)—saved with the login parameters. If a change of the port name/AL_PA address association
detected during a Port DISCovery, and implicit logout occurs and the initiator returns a LS_RJT.
is
NNNode name. The node name is not checked or saved by the drive.
SOService options Class 3 only.
MSBClass validMust = 1
Intermixx
Stacked connection req.xx
Sequential deliveryx
Other bits reservedxxx XX
ICInitiator control
MSBXID reassignxx
Proc Assc10 or 11 causes the login to be rejected. Other values are
accepted.
Other bitsXXX
CSConcurrent sequencesMust be a value greater than 0.
OSOpen sequences per exchangeMust be a value greater than 0.
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11.1.5 Fibre Channel port login accept
Table 10 identifies the N_Port Login access payload values.
Table 10 N_Port Login Accept (ACC) payload
BYTES
0-1502000000090900008800FSFS00FF0001Common
16-31000001F42P00CCCCCCUIUIUI2000CCCC
32-35CCUIUIUI
36-47000000000000000000000000Class 1
48-5100000000
52-63000000000000000000000000Class 2
64-6700000000
68-79800000000000FSFS00FF0000Class 3
80-8300010000
84-95000000000000000000000000Reserved
96-9900000000
100-111000000000000000000000000Vendor -
112-11500000000Version
Table 3:
CCBytes (22, 23 and 24) and (30, 31 and 32) are currently factory set to 00 04 CF respectively (subject to change).
FSReceive buffer field size. The drive returns and uses the receive buffer size from the N_Port Login Class 3 receive
buffer.
UIUnique identifier. This 24-bit field is uniquely assigned to the drive. This same UI appears in the Port Name and
Node Name fields.
PByte port identifier field.
0P_LOGI received on Node.
1P_LOGI received on Port A.
2P_LOGI received on Port B.
11.1.6 Fibre Channel Process Login
Table 11 lists the process login payload data.
Table 11 Process Login (PLRI) payload
BYTES
0-152010001408002000XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
16-1900000022
XXIndicates fields that are not used.
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11.1.7 Fibre Channel Process Login Accept
Table 12 lists Cheetah 15K.7 FC process login accept payload data.
Table 12 Process Login Accept (ACC) payload
BYTES
0-1502100014080021000000000000000000
16-3100000012
11.1.8 Fibre Channel fabric login
Table 13 lists the fabric login payload from the drive.
Table 13 Fabric Login (FLOGI) payload
BYTES
0-1504000000090900000800084000000000Common
16-31000002F42P00CCCCCCUIUIUI0200CCCC
32-35CCUIUIUI
36-47000000000000000000000000Class 1
48-5100000000
52-63000000000000000000000000Class 2
64-6700000000
68-79800000000000084000000000Class 3
80-8300000000
84-95000000000000000000000000Reserved
96-9900000000
100-111000000000000000000000000Vendor -
112-115 00000000Version
CCBytes (22, 23 and 24) and (30, 31 and 32) are currently factory set to 00 04 CF respectively (subject to change).
UIUnique identifier. This 24-bit field is uniquely assigned to the drive. This same UI appears in the Port Name and
Node Name fields.
PPort identifier field.
1FLOGI originated on Port A.
2FLOGI originated on Port B.
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11.1.9 Fibre Channel fabric accept login
Table 14 lists the required content of the Fabric Login Accept (ACC) payload from the fabric.
Table 14 Fabric Login Accept (ACC) payload
BYTES
0-15020000000909BBBBCFXXFSFSR_A_T0V_Common
16-31E_D_T0V_PNPNPNPNPNPNPNPNNNNNNNNN
32-35NNNNNNNN
36-47XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXClass 1
48-51XXXXXXXX
52-63XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXClass 2
64-67XXXXXXXX
68-79SOSOxxxxXXXXFSFSXXxxXXXXClass 3
80-83OSOSXXXX
84-95XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXReserved
96-99XXXXXXXX
100-111XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXVendor -
112-115 XXXXXXXXVersion
XIndicates a four-bit (hex) field is not checked.
xIndicates a single bit is not checked.
BBBB-Credit. This field is not checked. The FC-AL drive uses BB-Credit of zero (0).
CFCommon features. This binary field selects the common features requested by the fabric login.
MSBContinuously increasing offsetx
Random relative offsetx
Valid version levelx
N_Port/F_PortMust = 1, F_Port
Alternate credit modelMust = 1
Other bits reservedxxx XX
FSReceive buffer field size. The FS field in the common and Class 3 parameters is checked for the range 128 < FS <
2,112 and a multiple of four bytes. The receive buffer field size in the Class 3 parameters is used. The drive uses
the lower FS of Fabric Login Accept or N_Port Login when sending frames to an initiator.
PNPort Name. The fabric port name is saved with the login parameters. If a change of the port name is detected dur-
ing a FAN, an implicit logout occurs and a LS_RJT is returned to the fabric.
NNNode Name. The drive does not check or save the node name.
SOService Options—Class 3 only.
MSBClass validMust = 1
Intermixx
Stacked connection req.xx
Sequential deliveryMust = 1
Other bits reservedxxx XX
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11.1.10 Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop options
Table 15 lists the FC-AL options supported by Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives.
Table 15 FC-AL options supported
OPTIONSUPPORTED
OPEN Half DuplexAccepted from another device.
OPEN Full DuplexSent to open another device. Accepted from another device.
Private LoopYes
Public LoopYes
Old Port StateNo
Loop PositionYes
Loop Position ReportYes
11.2DUAL PORT SUPPORT
Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives have two independent FC-AL ports. These ports may be connected on independent loops or on
the same loop. Port A and Port B may be connected in any order or combination.
• If both ports are connected on independent loops and hard addressing is used, the drive interface address is selected
through the interface connector, both ports will seek the same loop address. If no conflict, both ports will have the same
loop address.
• If both ports are connected in the same loop and hard addressing is used, at least one port will attempt taking a soft
address to prevent an address conflict.
Note.When a Cheetah 15K.7 FC drive is connected in loops with previous Seagate FC drive products:
Barracuda 4LP FC (ST32171FC, ST34371FC, and ST34571FC)
Barracuda 9FC (ST19171FC)
Cheetah 4LP FC (ST34501FC)
Cheetah 9FC (ST19101FC)
the connection of Port A and B for these products must follow the requirements in their product manuals.
Subject to buffer availability, the Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives support:
• Concurrent port transfers—The drive supports receiving transfers on both ports at the same time when the ports are on
independent loops.
• Full duplex—The drive supports sending FCP_Data, FCP_RSP, FCP_XFR_RDY and ELS transfers while receiving frames
on both ports.
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11.3SCSI COMMANDS SUPPORTED
Table 16 lists the SCSI commands supported by Cheetah 15K.7 FC drives.
Table 16 Supported commands
Executable state of standard SCSI commands in the presence of
LBA banding (applies to SED models only)
Affected LBA
User Data
Command
code
00hYTest unit readyYNExecutableExecutable
01hYRezero unitYNExecutableExecutable
03hYRequest senseYNExecutableExecutable
04hYFormat unit [1]YYExecutableCheck Condition
07hYReassign blocksNYExecutableCheck Condition
08hYReadNYExecutableCheck Condition
0AhYWriteNYExecutableCheck Condition
0BhYSeekNNExecutableExecutable
12hYInquiryYNExecutableExecutable
15hYMode select (same pages as Mode
16hYReserveYNExecutableExecutable
17hYReleaseYNExecutableExecutable
18hNCopy
1AhYMode senseYNExecutableExecutable
Supported
(Y/N) [4]Command name
YExtended sense
YField pointer bytes
YActual retry count bytes
YVital product data page (00h)
YUnit serial number page (80h)
YImplemented operating def. page
(81h)
YDevice Identification page (83h)
YFirmware numbers page (C0h)
YDate code page (C1h)
YJumper settings page (C2h)
YDevice Behavior page (C3h)
Sense command shown below) [3]
N3rd party reserved
NExtent reservation
YUnit attention page (00h)
YError recovery page (01h)
YDisconnect/reconnect control (page
02h)
YFormat page (03h)
YRigid disk drive geometry page
(04h)
YVerify error recovery page (07h)
YCaching parameters page (08h)
YControl mode page (0Ah)
YFibre Channel Interface Control
page (19h)
YPower control page (1Ah)
Affects entire
Drive (Y/N)
YNExecutableExecutable
Accessed
(Y/N)
Unlocked
ReadLock=Write
Lock=False
Affected LBA
Locked
ReadLock=Write
Lock=True
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Table 16 Supported commands (continued)
Executable state of standard SCSI commands in the presence of
LBA banding (applies to SED models only)
93hY (PI only)Write same (16)NYExecutableCheck Condition
A0hYReport LUNSYNExecutableExecutable
A2hY
A3hY
B5hY
C0-DFhNNot used
EO-FFhNNot used
Supported
(Y/N) [4]Command name
Y3rd party reserve
NExtent reservation
Security Protocol InYNExecutableExecutable
(SED only)
Report Device IdentifierYNExecutableExecutable
(SED only)
Security Protocol OutYNExecutableExecutable
(SED only)
Affects entire
Drive (Y/N)
Accessed
(Y/N)
Unlocked
ReadLock=Write
Lock=False
Affected LBA
Locked
ReadLock=Write
Lock=True
[1] Cheetah 15K.7 FC 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 inopera-
ble.
[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.
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11.3.1 Inquiry data
Table 17 lists the Inquiry command data that the drive should return to the initiator per the format given in the Fibre Channel
Interface Manual.
Table 17 Cheetah 15K.7 FC inquiry data
BYTESDATA (HEX)
0-150000xx**128B00PP025345414741544520Vendor ID
16-31[5354333630303035374643]12020202020Product ID
32-47R#R#R#R#S#S#S#S#S#S#S#S#00000000
48-6300000000000000000000000000000000
64-7900000000000000000000000000000000
80-9500000000000000000000000000000000
96-11100436F70797269676874202863292032**Copyright
112-12730*30*39*205365616761746520416C6C20notice
128-14372696768747320726573657276656420
*Copyright year (changes with actual year).
**SCSI Revision support. Refer to the SPC release documentation for definitions.
PP 50 = Inquiry data for an Inquiry command received on Port A.
70 = 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 18 through 26 reflect model of drive in hex format.
11.3.2 Mode Sense data
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 default 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 speed 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.
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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 18, refer to Mode page 81, in the row entitled “CHG.” These are hex
numbers representing the changeable values for Mode page 81. 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 Fibre Channel Interface Manual ).
Definitions:
SAV = Current saved value.
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 18 Mode Sense data saved, default and changeable values for ST3600057FC drives
11.4MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING FEATURES AND CONDITIONS
Table 21 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 21 Miscellaneous features
SUPPORTEDFEATURE OR CONDITION
YFC-AL selective reset (LIP Reset)
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 22 Miscellaneous 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
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11.5FC-AL PHYSICAL INTERFACE
Figure 12 shows the location of the J1 Fibre Channel single connection attachment (FC-SCA). Figure 14 provides the
dimensions of the FC-SCA connector.
Details of the physical, electrical, and logical characteristics are provided within this section. The operational aspects of
Seagate’s Fibre Channel drives are provided in the Fibre Channel Interface Manual..
J1 interface connector
Figure 12. Physical interface
11.5.1 Physical characteristics
This section defines physical interface connector.
11.5.1.1 Physical description
FIbre Channel drives may be connected in a loop together or with other compatible FC-AL devices. A maximum of 127
devices may have addresses; however, one of the addresses is reserved for a fabric port switch device. This means 126
addresses are available for FC-AL devices. More FC-AL compatible devices may physically reside on the loop, but they will
not be functional because they would not be able to obtain valid addresses.
Port bypass circuits (PBCs) allow devices to be inserted into unpopulated locations or removed from the loop with loop
operation recovery after a brief interruption. These PBCs are located external to the FC-AL device. Figure 13 shows the
relationship between the PBC and FC-AL device.
Port Bypass
Circuit
From Previous
Port Bypass
Circuit N 1
Drive N 1
Drive
MUX
Select
SerialInSerial
Drive N
Out
To Next
Drive
Port Bypass
Circuit N 1
Drive N 1
Figure 13. Port bypass circuit physical interconnect
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11.5.2 Connector requirements
Table 23 Recommended mating SCA part numbers
PART DESCRIPTIONPOSITIONSPART NUMBERFEATURES
AMP Vertical (SCA sequence)40787317-1
Berg4071781
Methode40512-220-91-101N
Molex40717431040
With polarization
With polarization
With polarization
With polarization
The FC-AL SCA device connector is illustrated in Figure 14.
1.618 ± .003 in
(41.1 ± 0.08 mm)
Pin 20
Pin 40
.64 in
(16.24 mm)
1.28 in
(32.47 mm)
1.618 ± .003 in
(41.10 ± 0.08 mm)
1.492 ± .009 in
(37.90 ± 0.24 mm)
Mating endHousing
Pin 1
Pin 21
0.264 .007 in
.010 in
(6.71 0.18 mm)
( 0.25 mm)
0.197 ± .003 in
(5.00 ± .08 mm)
0.226 in
(6.50 mm)
2 places
min.
0.394 ± .004 in
(10.0 ± 0.10 mm)
0.039 in
(0.75 mm)
min.
0.024 in
(0.60 mm)
0.079 ± .010 in
(2.00 ± .25 mm)
min.
(initial point
of contact)
.05 in
(1.27 mm)
typ.
Contact (typ.)
.025 in (0.635 mm)
0.106 ± .010 in
(2.70 ± 0.25 mm)
(1.30 ± 0.16 mm)
Figure 14. FC-AL SCA device connector dimensions
11.5.3 Electrical description
Fibre Channel drives use the FC-SCA connector for:
• DC power
• FC-AL interface
• Drive select (device identification)
• Option selection
• Enclosure Services interface
This 40-pin connector is designed to plug directly into a backpanel. External cables are not required.
0.060 ± .010 in
(1.52 ± 0.25 mm)
0.051 ± .006 in
2 places
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11.5.4 Pin descriptions
This section provides a pin-out of the FC-SCA and a description of the functions provided by the pins.
Table 24 FC-SCA pin descriptions
PI
SIGNAL NAMESIGNAL TYPEPINSIGNAL NAMESIGNAL TYPE
N
1*-EN bypass port ALow Voltage TTL out-
2112 Volts charge
put
2*12 Volts22Ground
3*12 Volts23Ground
4*12 Volts24*+Port A_inFC Diff. input pair
5*-Parallel ESI25*-Port A_in
6*Ground
[1]
26Ground
7*Active LED outOpen collector out27*+Port B_inFC Diff. input pair
16*Fault LED outOpen collector out36SEL_2TTL input/output
17*DEV_CTRL_CODE_2
]
2
18*DEV_CTRL_CODE_1
2]
19*5 Volts39DEV_CTRL_CODE_0
[
TTL input37SEL_1TTL input/output
[
TTL input38SEL_0TTL input/output
[
2
TTL input
20*5 Volts405 Volts charge
*Short pins in mating backpanel connector.
[1] This pin may be connected to external logic to detect the presence of the drive. The drive connects this pin to the com-
mon ground.
[2] Pins 9, 10, 17, 18, and 39 are option select pins and are tied high by the drive circuitry. The preferred electrical connec-
tion at the backplane is either open or grounded (open for the ‘1’ setting, grounded for the ‘0’ setting). Alternatively,
these pins may be driven by a 3.3V logic device, pulled up to 3.3V through a pull-up resistor (recommended size of 10k
ohm), or grounded through some other means.
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11.5.5 FC-AL transmitters and receivers
A typical FC-AL differential copper transmitter and receiver pair is shown in Figure 15. The receiver is required to provide the
AC coupling to eliminate ground shift noise.
TX
Transmitter
100
TY
Figure 15. FC-AL transmitters and receivers
Differential
Transfer Medium
.01
.01
RX
Receiver
100
RY
11.5.6 Power
Power is supplied through the FC-SCA with support for +5 volts and +12 volts. All of the voltage pins in the drive connector
are the same length.
Four 12 volt pins provide +12 volt power to the drive. 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. The maximum
current typically occurs while the drive motor is starting.
Three 5 volt pins provide logic power to the drive. The current return for the +5 volt power supply is through the common
ground pins. Distribute supply and return current as evenly as possible among the voltage and ground pins.
The mating connector pins use shorter contacts to achieve power surge reductions and to aid in “hot plugging” the drives.
There are longer voltage contacts in the connector to enable the drive filter capacitors to charge. Current to the drive through
the long charge pins is limited by the system in which the drive operates. Three of the +12 volt pins are shorter to allow
capacitive pre-charging through the longer +12 volt charge pin. Two of the +5 volt pins are shorter to allow capacitive
precharging through the longer +5 volt charge pin.
11.5.7 Fault LED Out
The Fault LED Out signal is driven by the drive when:
• the drive detects failure of both ports
• the drive detects an internal failure
• the drive receives the appropriate fault LED command from the host
The Fault LED Out signal is designed to pull down the cathode of an LED. The anode is attached to the proper +5 volt supply
through an appropriate current-limiting resistor. The LED and the current-limiting resistor are external to the drive.
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11.5.8 Active LED Out
The Active LED Out signal is driven by the drive as indicated in Table 25.
Table 25 Active LED Out conditions
NORMAL COMMAND ACTIVITYLED STATUS
Spun down and no activitySlow blink (20% on and 80% off a 2 sec cycle)
Spun down and activity (command executing)On
Spun up and no activityOn
Spun up and activity (command executing)Off
Spinning up or downBlinks steadily (50% on and 50% off)
Format in progress, each cylinder changeToggles on/off
The Active LED Out signal is designed to pull down the cathode of an LED. The anode is attached to the proper +5 volt
supply through an appropriate current limiting resistor. The LED and the current limiting resistor are external to the drive.
11.5.9 Enable port bypass signals
The – Enable Bypass Port A (– EN BYP Port A) and – Enable Bypass Port B (– EN BYP Port B) signals control the port
bypass circuits (PBC) located external to the disk drive. The PBC allows a loop to remain functional in the event of a drive
failure or removal. When these signals are active, low, the PBC bypasses the drive on the associated port. When an Enable
Bypass signal is active, the corresponding Port Bypass LED signal in connector J1 is driven low by the disk drive. A pull
down resistor, 1K, located with the PBC should be used to insure the bypass is enabled if the disk drive is not installed.
The Enable Bypass signal is active under failing conditions within the drive, on detection of the Loop Port Bypass primitive
sequence, or on removal of the drive. In the bypass state the drive continues to receive on the inbound fibre. Enable Bypass
may be deactivated by detection of a Loop Port Enable primitive sequence if the drive has completed self-test and a
hardware failure is not present.
Failure modes detected by the disk drive that will enable bypass include:
• Transmitter/receiver wrap test failure
• Loss of receive clock
• Loss of transmission clock
• Drive interface hardware error
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11.5.10 Motor start controls
The drive’s motor is started according to the Start_1 and Start_2 signals described in Table 26. The state of these signals can
be wired into the backplane socket or driven by logic on the backplane.
Table 26 Motor start control signals
CASESTART_2START_1MOTOR SPIN FUNCTION
1LowLowMotor spins up at DC power on.
2HighLowMotor spins up only when SCSI Start command is received.
3LowHighMotor spins up after a delay of 12 seconds times the modulo 8 value
4High HighThe drive will not spin up.
of the numeric SEL ID of the drive from DC power on.
11.5.11 SEL_6 through SEL_0 ID lines
The SEL_6 through SEL_0 ID lines determine drive address, and, optionally, for an Enclosure Services Interface. When the
Parallel ESI line is high, the enclosure backpanel must provide address information on the SEL line. Refer to Table 27 for a
mapping of SEL to FC-AL physical addresses (AL_PA). You can think of the SEL lines as the equivalent of a backpanel logic
plug. The drives does not provide pull up resistors on these lines. The backpanel is required to provide high and low inputs to
the SEL_ID lines per the specifications in table 29 on page 63.
Note.Table 27 gives AL_PA values for each SEL value. The first entry in the table is SEL_ID 00. The last entry is
SEL_ID 7D. SEL_ID 7E is AL_PA 00 which is not valid for an NL_Port, so is not included in the table. Also,
SEL_ID 7Fh does map to a valid AL_PA; however, this value signals the drive that physical addresses are not
being assigned using the SEL lines and that a “soft” address will be determined by FC-AL loop initialization.
When the Parallel ESI line is low, the enclosure backpanel logic switches to ESI mode if supported. There are two modes of
ESI, seven bits of enclosure status and a bidirectional mode. ESI support and the mode are determined by the drive using a
discovery process. Refer to the Fibre Channel Interface Manual for a description of ESI operation.
The parallel ESI line is an output from the drive. This line provides the enclosure with an indication of the present function of
the SEL lines. A high level, the default state, indicates the drive requires address information on the SEL lines. A low level
indicates the drive is attempting an ESI transfer. The enclosure may not support ESI on any or all drive locations. It may only
support the address function. Support of ESI is discovered by the drive. Refer to the Fibre Channel Interface Manual for a
description of ESI operations.
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Table 27 AL_PA values
AL_PA
(hex)
SEL ID
(hex)
Setting
(dec)
AL_PA
(hex)
SEL ID
(hex)
Setting
(dec)
AL_PA
(hex)
SEL ID
(hex)
Setting
(dec)
EF0000A32B434D5686
E801019F2C444C5787
E402029E2D454B5888
E203039D2E464A59
89
E104049B2F47495A90
E00505983048475B91
DC0606973149465C92
DA0707903250455D93
D908088F3351435E94
D609098834523c5F95
D50A108435533A6096
D40B11823654396197
D30C12813755366298
D20D13803856356399
D10E147C39573464100
CE0F157A3A583365101
CD1016793B593266102
CC1117763C603167103
CB1218753D612E68104
CA1319743E622D69105
C91420733F632C6A106
C715217240642B6B107
C616227141652A6C108
C517236E4266296D109
C318246D4367276E110
BC19256C4468266F111
BA1A266B45692570112
B91B276A46702371113
B61C286947711F72114
B51D296748721E73115
B41E306649731D74116
B31F31654A741B75117
B22032634B751876118
B121335C4C761777119
AE22345A4D771078120
AD2335594E780F79121
AC2436564F79087A122
AB2537555080047B123
AA2638545181027C124
A92739535282017D125
A72840525383
A62941515484
A52A424E5585
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11.5.12 Device control codes
The drive inputs a Device Control Code on the DEV_CTRL_CODE lines at power up to determine the link rate on the Fibre
Channel ports. Both ports run at the same rate. If the backpanel does not connect to these lines, the drive has 10K ohm pull
up resistors that default the device control code to 7 (1.0625 GHz). Table lists the supported codes.
Table 28 Device control code values
2 (PIN 17)1 (PIN 18)0 (PIN 39)DEFINITION
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0Reserved for power failure warning.
1Reserved for auto negotiation of link rate.
0Reserved.
1Reserved.
0Reserved.
14.250 GHz operation on both ports.
02.125 GHz operation on both ports.
11.0625 GHz operation on both ports.
11.6SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS
This section describes the electrical signal characteristics of the drive’s input and output signals. See Table 24 on page 58
for signal type and signal name information.
11.6.1 TTL input characteristics
Table 29 provides the TTL characteristics.
Table 29 TTL characteristics
STATEVOLTAGECURRENT
Input high1.9 < VIH < 5.5V IIH = ±500nA max.
Input low-0.5V < V
Output high (-EN Bypass A, B)2.4 < V
Output low (-EN Bypass A, B)V
OL
Output high (-Parallel ESI)2.4 < V
VOH > 0.9V
Output low (-Parallel ESI)0 < V
Output high (all other outputs)2.4 < V
VOH > 0.9V
Output low (all other outputs)0 < V
< 0.9V IOL = ±500nA max.
IL
< 5.25VIOH < -3mA
OH
< 0.5VIOL < 3mA
< 0.9 V
OH
< .45VIOL < 2.4mA
OL
< 0.9 V
OH
< .45VIOL < 1.6mA
OL
CC
CC
CC
CC
IOH < -2.4mA
I
< -500μA
OH
IOH < -1.6mA
I
< -500μA
OH
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11.6.2 LED driver signals
Fault and Active LED signals are located in the FC-SCA connector (J1). See Table 30 for the output characteristics of the
LED drive signals.
Table 30 LED drive signal
STATECURRENT DRIVE AVAILABLEOUTPUT VOLTAGE
LED off, high0 < IOH < 100μA
LED on, lowI
< -30 mA0 < VOL < 0.8V
OL
11.6.3 FC Differential output
The serial output signal voltage characteristics are provided in Table 31. The outputs are not AC coupled in order to deliver
maximum signal without rise and fall time degradation. You must AC couple the receiver to isolate potentially different DC
characteristics of the outputs and the receiver.
Table 31 FC Differential output characteristics
DESCRIPTIONPARAMETERNOTES
Serial output voltage swing600 < V
< 1300 mVCentered at 1.32V
out
Figure 16 provides the data output valid eye diagram relative to the bit cell time.
Bit Time
Vout (mv)
XMIT Eye
Figure 16. Transmit eye diagram
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11.6.4 FC Differential input
The serial input signal voltage characteristics are provided in Table 32.
Table 32 FC Differential input characteristics
DESCRIPTIONPARAMETERNOTES
Serial input voltage swing200 < Vin < 1.300 mVAC coupled
17 provides the data valid eye diagram for typical and minimum requirements to recover data at the specified
Figure
interface error rate. The inputs are AC coupled on the drive.
941 ps
Vin (mv)
659 ps
376 ps
Figure 17. Receive eye diagram
Table 33 Eye diagram data values
Typical
Minimum
LINK RATE
1 GHZ2 GHZ4 GHZ
Bit time941 ps470 ps235 ps
XMIT eye725 ps min.315 ps min.158
RCV eyeTypical659 ps305 ps145 ps
Minimum395 ps226 ps113 ps
1.Short Ideal load.
2.End of compliance channel.
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INDEX
Numerics
12 volt
pins 59
3rd party reserve command 49
5 volt pins 59
A
Abort Sequence (ABTS) 39
abort task set function 40
AC coupling 59
AC power requirements 20
ACA active status 55
ACA active, faulted initiator status 55
Accept (ACC) 39
acoustics 29
active LED Out signal 60
Actual retry count bytes command 46
actuator
assembly design 6
adaptive caching 55
Address Discovery (ADISC) 39
addresses 56
Admin SP 32
AES-128 data encryption 32
AFR 14
air cleanliness 29
air flow 37
arbitrated loop physical address (AL_PA) 37
arbitration 37
asynchronous event notification 55
audible noise 3
auto negotiation of link rate 63
auto write and read reallocation
programmable 7
automatic contingent allegiance 55
average idle current 20, 21
average rotational latency 10
B
Background Media Scan 36
backpanel 57
backplane 61
Band 0 33
BandMasterX 32
basic link service frames 39
Basic_Accept (BA_ACC) 39
Basic_Reject (BA_RJT) 39
BB 41, 44
BB-Credit 41, 44
BMS 36
buffer
data 7
space 12
busy status 55
bypass circuit 15
Byte check command 47
C
cache operation 12
cache segments 12
Caching parameters page (08h) command 46
caching write data 13
Canadian Department of Communications 3
capacity
unformatted 10
capacity, drive, programmable 9
CBC 32
CC 42, 43
CF 41, 44
Change definition command 48
character sync 15
charge pins 59
check condition status 55
Cipher Block Chaining 32
Class 3 parameters 41, 44
class B limit 3
Class valid 41, 44
clear ACA function 40
clear task set function 40
commands supported 46
Common features 41, 44
Company ID 42, 43
Compare command 47
Concurrent sequences 41
condensation 26
condition met/good status 55
connector
illustrated 57
requirements 57
continuous vibration 29
Continuously increasing offset 41, 44
control code values 63
Control mode page (0Ah) command 46
cooling 37
Copy and verify command 47
Copy command 46
CRC 15
error 14
Cryptographic erase 33
CS 41
Current profiles 22
customer service 19
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D
DAR 36
Data Bands 33
data bands 32
Data encryption 32
Data Encryption Key 32
data heads
read/write 10
data rate
internal 10
data transfer rate 11
data valid eye 65
Date code page command 46
DC power 57
Force unit access command 47
form factor 7
format 37
Format command execution time 11
Format page (03h) command 46
Format unit command 46
FS 41, 42, 44
physical specifications 20
PI 42, 43
pin descriptions 58
PN 41, 44
port bypass circuit 15, 56, 60
Port DISCovery 41
Port Discovery (PDISC) 39
port identifier field 42, 43
port login 41
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accept 42
Port Name 44
Port name (initiator’s) 41
power 59
dissipation 24
requirements, AC 20
requirements, DC 20
sequencing 22
Power control page (1Ah) command 46
power distribution 3
power failure warning 63
PowerCycle 33
Prefetch command 47
prefetch/multi-segmented cache control 12
preventive maintenance 14
private loop
FC-AL options 45
Proc Assc 41
Process Accept (ACC) 43
Process Login (PRLI) 39, 42
Process Login Accept (ACC) payload 43
process login payload data 42
Process Logout (PRLO) 39
programmable drive capacity 9
protection of data at rest 32
public loop
FC-AL options 45
pull down resistor 60
recommended mounting 28
Recoverable Errors 14
recovered media data 14
reliability and service 15
repair and return information 19
reporting actual retry count 55
Request sense command 46
reservation conflict status 55
Reserve command 46
Reserved (10) command 49
resonance 27
return information 19
Rezero unit command 46
Rigid disk drive geometry page
command 46
RNG 32
rotation speed 10
running disparity 15
Q
queue tagging 55
R
radio interference regulations 3
Random number generator 32
Random relative offset 41, 44
RCD bit 12
Read buffer command 48
Read capacity command 47
Read combined header and data mode (0) 48
Read command 46
Read data mode (2) 48
Read defect data command 47
Read descriptor mode (3) 48
read error rates 14, 34
Read extended command 47
Read Link Status (RLS) 39
Read long command 48
read/write data heads 10
Reassign blocks command 46
Receive buffer field size 41, 44
receive buffer field size 42
Receive diagnostic results command 47
receive eye
diagram 65
receivers 59
S
safety 3
SCA part numbers 57
SCSI interface
commands supported 46
Seagate Technology Support Services 1
Search data
equal command 47
high command 47
low command 47
Secure ID 32
security partitions 32
Security Protocol In 32
Security Protocol Out 32
Seek command 46
target reset function 40
task management functions 40
Abort task set 40
Clear ACA 40
Clear task set 40
Target reset 40
terminate task 40
task management response codes 40
Function complete 00 40
Function not supported 05 40
Function reject 04 40
task set full status 55
TCG 32
TCG Storage Architecture Core Specification 3
temperature 26, 37
limits 26
non-operating 26
regulation 3
See also cooling
terminate task function 40
terminators 37
Test unit ready command 46
Third-party Process Logout (TRPLO) 39
tracks per inch 10
Translate page command 47
transmit eye diagram 64
transmitters 59
transporting the drive 19
Trusted Computing Group 5, 6, 32
TTL input characteristics 63
U
UI 42, 43
unformatted 8
unique identifier 42, 43
Unit attention page (00h) command 46
Unit serial number page command 46
Unrecoverable Errors 14
unrecovered media data 14
AMERICAS Seagate Technology LLC 10200 South De Anza Boulevard, Cupertino, California 95014, United States, 408-658-1000
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Publication Number: 100516225, Rev. E
December 2012
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