Seagate Computer Drive ST980817AM User Guide

Product Manual  
EE25.2 Series  
SATA  
PATA  
ST980817SM  
ST980818SM  
ST960817SM  
ST960818SM  
ST940817SM  
ST940818SM  
ST930817SM  
ST930818SM  
ST980817AM  
ST980818AM  
ST960817AM  
ST960818AM  
ST940817AM  
ST940818AM  
ST930817AM  
ST930818AM  
100448541  
Rev. E  
December 2008  
 
Contents  
5.0  
EE25.2 Series Product Manual, Rev. E  
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ii  
EE25.2 Series Product Manual, Rev. E  
 
iv  
EE25.2 Series Product Manual, Rev. E  
 
1.0  
Introduction  
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate®  
EE25.2 Series drives:  
Market  
Capacity  
80 GBytes  
80 Gbytes  
60 Gbytes  
60 Gbytes  
40 Gbytes  
40 Gbytes  
30 Gbytes  
30 Gbytes  
80 GBytes  
80 Gbytes  
60 Gbytes  
60 Gbytes  
40 Gbytes  
40 Gbytes  
30 Gbytes  
30 Gbytes  
Interface  
PATA  
SATA  
PATA  
SATA  
PATA  
SATA  
PATA  
SATA  
PATA  
SATA  
PATA  
SATA  
PATA  
SATA  
PATA  
SATA  
Model  
Extreme  
Extreme  
Extreme  
Extreme  
Extreme  
Extreme  
Extreme  
Extreme  
Rugged  
Rugged  
Rugged  
Rugged  
Rugged  
Rugged  
Rugged  
Rugged  
ST980817AM  
ST980817SM  
ST960817AM  
ST960817SM  
ST940817AM  
ST940817SM  
ST930817AM  
ST930817SM  
ST980818AM  
ST980818SM  
ST960818AM  
ST960818SM  
ST940818AM  
ST940818SM  
ST930818AM  
ST930818SM  
These drives provide the following key features:  
• Extreme operating environment capabilities:  
Extreme temperature range: -30°C to 85°C  
Rugged temperature range: -20°C to 75°C  
• 5,400-RPM spindle speed and 8-Mbyte buffer combine for superior performance.  
• Quiet operation. Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor.  
• High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 3 Gbytes per second) using SATA interface.  
• Giant magnetoresistive (GMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, which provide the drives with  
increased areal density.  
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.  
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.  
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• 900 Gs nonoperating shock and 300 Gs operating shock.  
• SeaTools™ diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.  
• The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense, and Diagnostic Defense, offers the  
industry’s most comprehensive protection for disc drives.  
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.  
• Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.  
• PATA models support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select (CSEL).  
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2.0  
Drive specifications  
Unless otherwise noted, all specifications are measured under ambient conditions, at 25°C, and nominal  
power. For convenience, the phrases the drive and this drive are used to indicate the models documented in  
this manual.  
2.1  
Specification summary  
The specifications listed in the following two tables are for quick reference. For details on specification mea-  
surement or definition, see the appropriate section of this manual.  
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Table 1:  
Specifications for 80 Gbyte models  
ST980817AM ST980818AM ST980817SM ST980818SM  
Drive specification  
(Extreme)  
80 Gbytes  
156,301,488  
PATA  
(Rugged)  
(Extreme)  
(Rugged)  
Formatted (512 bytes/sector)*  
Guaranteed sectors  
Interface  
SATA  
Bytes per sector  
Physical read/write heads  
Discs  
512  
2
1
Cache  
8 Mbytes  
Recording density, BPI  
Track density. TPI  
Areal density  
840k bits/inch (typical)  
150k tracks/inch (typical)  
126 Gbits/inch2 (typical)  
5,400 RPM  
Spindle speed  
Internal data transfer rate  
I/O data transfer rate  
450 Mbits/sec max  
100 Mbytes/sec  
Up to 3 Gbits/sec  
Sustained throughput, typical (nominal operating conditions) 45 Mbytes/sec maximum  
ATA data-transfer modes supported  
PIO modes 0–4; Multiword DMA modes 0–2; Ultra DMA modes 0–5  
9.5 +/-0.2 mm (0.374 +/-.008 inches)  
Height  
Width  
69.85 +/-0.25 mm (2.750 +/-0.010 inches)  
100.2 +/-0.25 mm  
(3.945 +/-0.010 inches)  
100.5 +/- 1.58 mm  
(3.957 +/- 0.062 inches)  
Length  
Weight  
102 grams (0.22 lb) (maximum)  
5.6 msec  
Average latency  
Power-on to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models) 3.0 seconds (typical), 5 seconds (max)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
12 seconds (typical)  
<30 seconds  
Standby to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models) 3.0 seconds (typical), 5 seconds (max)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
12 seconds (typical)  
<30 seconds  
Track-to-track seek time  
Average seek time (random)  
Average seek, read (random)  
Average seek, write (random)  
Full-stroke seek  
1.0 msec (read, typical), 1.5 msec (write, typical)  
12.5 msec (typical), 14 msec (max)  
13 msec (typical), 14 msec (max)  
14 msec (typical), 15 msec (max)  
23 msec (typical); 24 msec (max)  
Startup current 5V  
1.30 amps (typical)  
1.55 amps (max)  
1.30 amps (typical)  
1.55 amps (max)  
Seek power at 25°C  
1.65 watts / 0.33 amps (typical)  
1.40 watts / 0.28 amps (typical)  
1.50 watts / 0.30 amps (typical)  
1.65 watts / 0.33 amps (typical)  
0.26 watts / 0.05 amps (typical)***  
0.26 watts / 0.05 amps (typical)***  
5V ± 5%  
2.45 watts / 0.49 amps  
Read power at 25°C  
3.00 watts / 0.60 amps (typical)  
2.30 watts / 0.46 amps (typical)  
2.35 watts / 0.47 amps (typical)  
1.10 watts / 0.22 amps (typical)***  
1.10 watts / 0.22 amps (typical)***  
Write power at 25°C  
Idle mode (active idle at 25°C)  
Standby mode at 25°C  
Sleep mode at 25°C  
Voltage tolerance (including noise)  
Ambient temperature  
-30° to 85°C (Extreme); -20° to 75°C (Rugged);  
–40° to 95°C (Extreme and Rugged)  
Operating  
Nonoperating  
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ST980817AM ST980818AM ST980817SM ST980818SM  
(Extreme) (Rugged) (Extreme) (Rugged)  
Drive specification  
Temperature gradient  
(noncondensing)  
20°C/hour (operating)  
30°C/hour (nonoperating)  
Relative humidity (noncondensing)  
5% to 90% (operating)  
5% to 95% (nonoperating)  
Relative humidity gradient (noncondensing)  
Wet bulb temperature  
30% per hour max  
30°C (operating, max)  
40°C (nonoperating, max)  
Altitude, operating (Extreme models: -30°C to 85°C)  
Altitude, operating (Rugged models: -20°C to 75°C)  
–304.8 m to 5,500 m (–1000 ft to 18,100 ft)  
Altitude, nonoperating (below mean sea level, max)  
–304.8 m to 12,192 m (–1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)  
Shock, operating  
at 2 msec  
300 Gs max  
150 Gs max  
at 11 msec  
Shock, nonoperating  
at 2 msec  
800 Gs max  
900 Gs max  
400 Gs max  
at 1 msec  
at 0.5 msec  
Vibration, operating (linear swept sine)  
2.0 Gs (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
(max displacement may apply below 10 hz)  
Vibration, nonoperating (linear swept sine)  
(max displacement may apply below 22 hz)  
5.0 Gs (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
2
Vibration, operating (linear random)  
Vibration, nonoperating (linear random)  
Drive acoustics, sound power  
Idle**  
.003 G /hz (5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
2
.025 G /Hz, 3.5 Grms (5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
1.7 Bels (typical)  
1.9 Bels (max)  
Seek  
1.9 Bels (typical)  
2.1 Bels (max)  
14  
Nonrecoverable read errors  
1 per 10 bits read  
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)  
1,000,000 power-on hours  
At 8,760 POH (Power On Hours) per year  
Max ambient air temperature: 25°C.  
Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles  
25°C, 50% relative humidity  
1,200,000 software-controlled power on/off cycles  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-30°C, 0% relative humidity (extreme models)  
85°C, 20% relative humidity (extreme models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-20°C, 0% relative humidity (rugged models)  
75°C, 20% relative humidity (rugged models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
Service life  
Warranty  
10 years (form, fit, and function replacement)  
To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to  
access the follow-ing web page:  
support.seagate.com/customer/warranty_validation.jsp  
You will be asked to provide the drive serial number, model number (or  
part number) and country of purchase.  
After submitting this information, the system will display the warranty  
information for your drive.  
*
One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating  
environment and formatting.  
** During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur, according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and  
power to operational levels.  
*** Typical host and S4; while in the S3 and S4 states, drive sleep and drive standby modes will not contribute to battery power consumption.  
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Table 2:  
Specifications for 60 Gbyte models  
ST960817AM ST960818AM ST960817SM ST960818SM  
Drive specification  
(Extreme)  
60 Gbytes  
117,210,240  
PATA  
(Rugged)  
(Extreme)  
(Rugged)  
Formatted (512 bytes/sector)*  
Guaranteed sectors  
Interface  
SATA  
Bytes per sector  
Physical read/write heads  
Discs  
512  
2
1
Cache  
8 Mbytes  
Recording density, BPI  
Track density. TPI  
Areal density  
840k bits/inch (typical)  
150k tracks/inch (typical)  
126 Gbits/inch2 (typical)  
5,400 RPM  
Spindle speed  
Internal data transfer rate  
I/O data transfer rate  
450 Mbits/sec max  
100 Mbytes/sec  
Up to 3 Gbits/sec  
Sustained throughput, typical (nominal operating conditions) 45 Mbytes/sec maximum  
ATA data-transfer modes supported  
PIO modes 0–4; Multiword DMA modes 0–2; Ultra DMA modes 0–5  
9.5 +/-0.2 mm (0.374 +/-.008 inches)  
Height  
Width  
69.85 +/-0.25 mm (2.750 +/-0.010 inches)  
100.2 +/-0.25 mm  
(3.945 +/-0.010 inches)  
100.5 +/- 1.58 mm  
(3.957 +/- 0.062 inches)  
Length  
Weight  
102 grams (0.22 lb) (maximum)  
5.6 msec  
Average latency  
Power-on to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models) 3.0 seconds (typical), 5 seconds (max)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
12 seconds (typical)  
<30 seconds  
Standby to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models) 3.0 seconds (typical), 5 seconds (max)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
12 seconds (typical)  
<30 seconds  
Track-to-track seek time  
Average seek time (random)  
Average seek, read (random)  
Average seek, write (random)  
Full-stroke seek  
1.0 msec (read, typical), 1.5 msec (write, typical)  
12.5 msec (typical), 14 msec (max)  
13 msec (typical), 14 msec (max)  
14 msec (typical), 15 msec (max)  
23 msec (typical); 24 msec (max)  
Startup current 5V  
1.30 amps (typical)  
1.55 amps (max)  
1.30 amps (typical)  
1.55 amps (max)  
Seek power at 25°C  
1.65 watts / 0.33 amps (typical)  
1.40 watts / 0.28 amps (typical)  
1.50 watts / 0.30 amps (typical)  
1.65 watts / 0.33 amps (typical)  
0.26 watts / 0.05 amps (typical)***  
0.26 watts / 0.05 amps (typical)***  
5V ± 5%  
2.45 watts / 0.49 amps  
Read power at 25°C  
3.00 watts / 0.60 amps (typical)  
2.30 watts / 0.46 amps (typical)  
2.35 watts / 0.47 amps (typical)  
1.10 watts / 0.22 amps (typical)***  
1.10 watts / 0.22 amps (typical)***  
Write power at 25°C  
Idle mode (active idle at 25°C)  
Standby mode at 25°C  
Sleep mode at 25°C  
Voltage tolerance (including noise)  
Ambient temperature  
-30° to 85°C (Extreme); -20° to 75°C (Rugged);  
–40° to 95°C (Extreme and Rugged)  
Operating  
Nonoperating  
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ST960817AM ST960818AM ST960817SM ST960818SM  
(Extreme) (Rugged) (Extreme) (Rugged)  
Drive specification  
Temperature gradient  
(noncondensing)  
20°C/hour (operating)  
30°C/hour (nonoperating)  
Relative humidity (noncondensing)  
5% to 90% (operating)  
5% to 95% (nonoperating)  
Relative humidity gradient (noncondensing)  
Wet bulb temperature  
30% per hour max  
30°C (operating, max)  
40°C (nonoperating, max)  
Altitude, operating (Extreme models: -30°C to 85°C)  
Altitude, operating (Rugged models: -20°C to 75°C)  
–304.8 m to 5,500 m (–1000 ft to 18,100 ft)  
Altitude, nonoperating (below mean sea level, max)  
–304.8 m to 12,192 m (–1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)  
Shock, operating  
at 2 msec  
300 Gs max  
150 Gs max  
at 11 msec  
Shock, nonoperating  
at 2 msec  
800 Gs max  
900 Gs max  
400 Gs max  
at 1 msec  
at 0.5 msec  
Vibration, operating (linear swept sine)  
2.0 Gs (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
(max displacement may apply below 10 hz)  
Vibration, nonoperating (linear swept sine)  
(max displacement may apply below 22 hz)  
5.0 Gs (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
2
Vibration, operating (linear random)  
Vibration, nonoperating (linear random)  
Drive acoustics, sound power  
Idle**  
.003 G /hz (5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
2
.025 G /Hz, 3.5 Grms (5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
1.7 Bels (typical)  
1.9 Bels (max)  
Seek  
1.9 Bels (typical)  
2.1 Bels (max)  
14  
Nonrecoverable read errors  
1 per 10 bits read  
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)  
1,000,000 power-on hours  
At 8,760 POH (Power On Hours) per year  
Max ambient air temperature: 25°C.  
Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles  
25°C, 50% relative humidity  
1,200,000 software-controlled power on/off cycles  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-30°C, 0% relative humidity (extreme models)  
85°C, 20% relative humidity (extreme models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-20°C, 0% relative humidity (rugged models)  
75°C, 20% relative humidity (rugged models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
Service life  
Warranty  
10 years (form, fit, and function replacement)  
To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to  
access the follow-ing web page:  
support.seagate.com/customer/warranty_validation.jsp  
You will be asked to provide the drive serial number, model number (or  
part number) and country of purchase.  
After submitting this information, the system will display the warranty  
information for your drive.  
*
One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating  
environment and formatting.  
** During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur, according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and  
power to operational levels.  
*** Typical host systems will pull power to the drive when entering S3 and S4; while in the S3 and S4 states, drive sleep and drive standby  
modes will not contribute to battery power consumption.  
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Table 3:  
Specifications for 40 Gbyte models  
ST940817AM ST940818AM ST940817SM ST940818SM  
Drive specification  
(Extreme)  
40 Gbytes  
78,140,160  
PATA  
(Rugged)  
(Extreme)  
(Rugged)  
Formatted (512 bytes/sector)*  
Guaranteed sectors  
Interface  
SATA  
Bytes per sector  
Physical read/write heads  
Discs  
512  
1
1
Cache  
8 Mbytes  
Recording density, BPI  
Track density. TPI  
Areal density  
840k bits/inch (typical)  
150k tracks/inch (typical)  
126 Gbits/inch2 (typical)  
5,400 RPM  
Spindle speed  
Internal data transfer rate  
I/O data transfer rate  
450 Mbits/sec max  
100 Mbytes/sec  
Up to 3 Gbits/sec  
Sustained throughput, typical (nominal operating conditions) 45 Mbytes/sec maximum  
ATA data-transfer modes supported  
PIO modes 0–4; Multiword DMA modes 0–2; Ultra DMA modes 0–5  
9.5 +/-0.2 mm (0.374 +/-.008 inches)  
Height  
Width  
69.85 +/-0.25 mm (2.750 +/-0.010 inches)  
100.2 +/-0.25 mm  
(3.945 +/-0.010 inches)  
100.5 +/- 1.58 mm  
(3.957 +/- 0.062 inches)  
Length  
Weight  
102 grams (0.22 lb) (maximum)  
5.6 msec  
Average latency  
Power-on to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models) 3.0 seconds (typical), 5 seconds (max)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
12 seconds (typical)  
<30 seconds  
Standby to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models) 3.0 seconds (typical), 5 seconds (max)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
12 seconds (typical)  
<30 seconds  
Track-to-track seek time  
Average seek time (random)  
Average seek, read (random)  
Average seek, write (random)  
Full-stroke seek  
1.0 msec (read, typical), 1.5 msec (write, typical)  
12.5 msec (typical), 14 msec (max)  
13 msec (typical), 14 msec (max)  
14 msec (typical), 15 msec (max)  
23 msec (typical); 24 msec (max)  
1.30 amps (typical)  
1.55 amps (max)  
1.30 amps (typical)  
1.55 amps (max)  
Startup current 5V  
Seek power at 25°C  
1.65 watts / 0.33 amps (typical)  
1.40 watts / 0.28 amps (typical)  
1.50 watts / 0.30 amps (typical)  
1.65 watts / 0.33 amps (typical)  
0.26 watts / 0.05 amps (typical)***  
0.26 watts / 0.05 amps (typical)***  
5V ± 5%  
2.45 watts / 0.49 amps  
Read power at 25°C  
3.00 watts / 0.60 amps (typical)  
2.30 watts / 0.46 amps (typical)  
2.35 watts / 0.47 amps (typical)  
1.10 watts / 0.22 amps (typical)***  
1.10 watts / 0.22 amps (typical)***  
Write power at 25°C  
Idle mode (active idle at 25°C)  
Standby mode at 25°C  
Sleep mode at 25°C  
Voltage tolerance (including noise)  
Ambient temperature  
-30° to 85°C (Extreme); -20° to 75°C (Rugged);  
–40° to 95°C (Extreme and Rugged)  
Operating  
Nonoperating  
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ST940817AM ST940818AM ST940817SM ST940818SM  
(Extreme) (Rugged) (Extreme) (Rugged)  
Drive specification  
Temperature gradient  
(noncondensing)  
20°C/hour (operating)  
30°C/hour (nonoperating)  
Relative humidity (noncondensing)  
5% to 90% (operating)  
5% to 95% (nonoperating)  
Relative humidity gradient (noncondensing)  
Wet bulb temperature  
30% per hour max  
30°C (operating, max)  
40°C (nonoperating, max)  
Altitude, operating (Extreme models: -30°C to 85°C)  
Altitude, operating (Rugged models: -20°C to 75°C)  
–304.8 m to 5,500 m (–1000 ft to 18,100 ft)  
Altitude, nonoperating (below mean sea level, max)  
–304.8 m to 12,192 m (–1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)  
Shock, operating  
at 2 msec  
at 11 msec  
300 Gs max  
150 Gs max  
Shock, nonoperating  
at 2 msec  
800 Gs max  
900 Gs max  
400 Gs max  
at 1 msec  
at 0.5 msec  
Vibration, operating (linear swept sine)  
2.0 G (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
(max displacement may apply below 10 hz)  
Vibration, nonoperating (linear swept sine)  
(max displacement may apply below 22 hz)  
5.0 Gs (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
2
Vibration, operating (linear random)  
Vibration, nonoperating (linear random)  
Drive acoustics, sound power  
Idle**  
.003 G /hz (5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
2
.025 G /Hz, 3.5 Grms (5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
1.7 Bels (typical)  
1.9 Bels (max)  
Seek  
1.9 Bels (typical)  
2.1 Bels (max)  
14  
Nonrecoverable read errors  
1 per 10 bits read  
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)  
1,000,000 power-on hours  
At 8,760 POH (Power On Hours) per year  
Max ambient air temperature: 25°C.  
Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles  
25°C, 50% relative humidity  
1,200,000 software-controlled power on/off cycles  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-30°C, 0% relative humidity (extreme models)  
85°C, 20% relative humidity (extreme models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-20°C, 0% relative humidity (rugged models)  
75°C, 20% relative humidity (rugged models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
Service life  
Warranty  
10 years (form, fit, and function replacement)  
To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to  
access the follow-ing web page:  
support.seagate.com/customer/warranty_validation.jsp  
You will be asked to provide the drive serial number, model number (or  
part number) and country of purchase.  
After submitting this information, the system will display the warranty  
information for your drive.  
*
One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating  
environment and formatting.  
** During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur, according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and  
power to operational levels.  
*** Typical host systems will pull power to the drive when entering S3 and S4; while in the S3 and S4 states, drive sleep and drive standby  
modes will not contribute to battery power consumption.  
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Table 4:  
Specifications for 30 Gbyte models  
ST930817AM ST930818AM ST930817SM ST930818SM  
Drive specification  
(Extreme)  
30 Gbytes  
58,605,120  
PATA  
(Rugged)  
(Extreme)  
(Rugged)  
Formatted (512 bytes/sector)*  
Guaranteed sectors  
Interface  
SATA  
Bytes per sector  
Physical read/write heads  
Discs  
512  
1
1
Cache  
8 Mbytes  
Recording density, BPI  
Track density. TPI  
Areal density  
840k bits/inch (typical)  
150k tracks/inch (typical)  
126 Gbits/inch2 (typical)  
5,400 RPM  
Spindle speed  
Internal data transfer rate  
I/O data transfer rate  
450 Mbits/sec max  
100 Mbytes/sec  
Up to 3 Gbits/sec  
Sustained throughput, typical (nominal operating conditions) 45 Mbytes/sec maximum  
ATA data-transfer modes supported  
PIO modes 0–4; Multiword DMA modes 0–2; Ultra DMA modes 0–5  
9.5 +/-0.2 mm (0.374 +/-.008 inches)  
Height  
Width  
69.85 +/-0.25 mm (2.750 +/-0.010 inches)  
100.2 +/-0.25 mm  
(3.945 +/-0.010 inches)  
100.5 +/- 1.58 mm  
(3.957 +/- 0.062 inches)  
Length  
Weight  
102 grams (0.22 lb) (maximum)  
5.6 msec  
Average latency  
Power-on to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models) 3.0 seconds (typical), 5 seconds (max)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
12 seconds (typical)  
<30 seconds  
Standby to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models) 3.0 seconds (typical), 5 seconds (max)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
12 seconds (typical)  
<30 seconds  
Track-to-track seek time  
Average seek time (random)  
Average seek, read (random)  
Average seek, write (random)  
Full-stroke seek  
1.0 msec (read, typical), 1.5 msec (write, typical)  
12.5 msec (typical), 14 msec (max)  
13 msec (typical), 14 msec (max)  
14 msec (typical), 15 msec (max)  
23 msec (typical); 24 msec (max)  
1.30 amps (typical)  
1.55 amps (max)  
1.30 amps (typical)  
1.55 amps (max)  
Startup current 5V  
Seek power at 25°C  
1.65 watts / 0.33 amps (typical)  
1.40 watts / 0.28 amps (typical)  
1.50 watts / 0.30 amps (typical)  
1.65 watts / 0.33 amps (typical)  
0.26 watts / 0.05 amps (typical)***  
0.26 watts / 0.05 amps (typical)***  
5V ± 5%  
2.45 watts / 0.49 amps  
Read power at 25°C  
3.00 watts / 0.60 amps (typical)  
2.30 watts / 0.46 amps (typical)  
2.35 watts / 0.47 amps (typical)  
1.10 watts / 0.22 amps (typical)***  
1.10 watts / 0.22 amps (typical)***  
Write power at 25°C  
Idle mode (active idle at 25°C)  
Standby mode at 25°C  
Sleep mode at 25°C  
Voltage tolerance (including noise)  
Ambient temperature  
-30° to 85°C (Extreme); -20° to 75°C (Rugged);  
–40° to 95°C (Extreme and Rugged)  
Operating  
Nonoperating  
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(Extreme) (Rugged) (Extreme) (Rugged)  
Drive specification  
Temperature gradient  
(noncondensing)  
20°C/hour (operating)  
30°C/hour (nonoperating)  
Relative humidity (noncondensing)  
5% to 90% (operating)  
5% to 95% (nonoperating)  
Relative humidity gradient (noncondensing)  
Wet bulb temperature  
30% per hour max  
30°C (operating, max)  
40°C (nonoperating, max)  
Altitude, operating (Extreme models: -30°C to 85°C)  
Altitude, operating (Rugged models: -20°C to 75°C)  
–304.8 m to 5,500 m (–1000 ft to 18,100 ft)  
Altitude, nonoperating (below mean sea level, max)  
–304.8 m to 12,192 m (–1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)  
Shock, operating  
at 2 msec  
300 Gs max  
150 Gs max  
at 11 msec  
Shock, nonoperating  
at 2 msec  
800 Gs max  
900 Gs max  
400 Gs max  
at 1 msec  
at 0.5 msec  
Vibration, operating (linear swept sine)  
2.0 Gs (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
(max displacement may apply below 10 hz)  
Vibration, nonoperating (linear swept sine)  
(max displacement may apply below 22 hz)  
5.0 Gs (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
2
Vibration, operating (linear random)  
Vibration, nonoperating (linear random)  
Drive acoustics, sound power  
Idle**  
.003 G /hz (5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
2
.025 G /Hz, 3.5 Grms (5–500 Hz); (X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles)  
1.7 Bels (typical)  
1.9 Bels (max)  
Seek  
1.9 Bels (typical)  
2.1 Bels (max)  
14  
Nonrecoverable read errors  
1 per 10 bits read  
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)  
1,000,000 power-on hours  
At 8,760 POH (Power On Hours) per year  
Max ambient air temperature: 25°C.  
Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles  
25°C, 50% relative humidity  
1,200,000 software-controlled power on/off cycles  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-30°C, 0% relative humidity (extreme models)  
85°C, 20% relative humidity (extreme models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-20°C, 0% relative humidity (rugged models)  
75°C, 20% relative humidity (rugged models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
Service life  
Warranty  
10 years (form, fit, and function replacement)  
To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to  
access the follow-ing web page:  
support.seagate.com/customer/warranty_validation.jsp  
You will be asked to provide the drive serial number, model number (or  
part number) and country of purchase.  
After submitting this information, the system will display the warranty  
information for your drive.  
*
One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating  
environment and formatting.  
** During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur, according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and  
power to operational levels.  
*** Typical host systems will pull power to the drive when entering S3 and S4; while in the S3 and S4 states, drive sleep and drive standby  
modes will not contribute to battery power consumption.  
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2.2  
Formatted capacity  
Model  
Formatted capacity*  
Guaranteed sectors  
156,301,488  
156,301,488  
156,301,488  
156,301,488  
117,210,240  
117,210,240  
117,210,240  
117,210,240  
78,140,160  
78,140,160  
78,140,160  
78,140,160  
58,605,120  
58,605,120  
58,605,120  
58,605,120  
Bytes per sector  
ST980817AM  
ST980818AM  
ST980817SM  
ST980818SM  
ST960817AM  
ST960818AM  
ST960817SM  
ST960818SM  
ST940817AM  
ST940818AM  
ST940817SM  
ST940818SM  
ST930817AM  
ST930818AM  
ST930817SM  
ST930818SM  
80 Gbytes  
80 Gbytes  
80 Gbytes  
80 Gbytes  
60 Gbytes  
60 Gbytes  
60 Gbytes  
60 Gbytes  
40 Gbytes  
40 Gbytes  
40 Gbytes  
40 Gbytes  
30 Gbytes  
30 Gbytes  
30 Gbytes  
30 Gbytes  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
512  
*One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment  
and formatting.  
2.3  
Default logical geometry  
Cylinders  
Read/write heads  
Sectors per track  
16,383  
16  
63  
LBA mode  
When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to n–1,  
where n is the number of guaranteed sectors as defined above.  
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Physical organization  
Model  
Read/write heads  
Number of disks  
ST980817AM  
ST980818AM  
ST980817SM  
ST980818SM  
ST960817AM  
ST960818AM  
ST960817SM  
ST960818SM  
ST940817AM  
ST940818AM  
ST940817SM  
ST940818SM  
ST930817AM  
ST930818AM  
ST930817SM  
ST930818SM  
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2.5  
Recording technology  
Technology  
Specification  
Recording density BPI  
Track density TPI  
Areal density  
840k bits/inch typical  
150k tracks/inch typical  
2
126 Gbits/inch typical  
Spindle speed  
5,400 RPM (± 0.2%)  
450 Mbits/sec max  
Internal data-transfer rate  
I/O data transfer rate  
PATA: 100 Mbytes/sec max  
SATA: Up to 3 Gbits/sec max  
Sustained throughput, typical (nominal operating conditions)  
45 Mbytes/sec maximum  
1:1  
Interleave  
Cache buffer  
8 Mbytes (8,192 kbytes)  
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2.6  
Physical characteristics  
PATA  
SATA  
Height  
(mm)  
(inches)  
9.5 +/–0.2  
0.374 +/–0.008  
9.5 +/–0.2  
0.374 +/–0.008  
Width  
(mm)  
(inches)  
69.85 +/–0.25  
2.750 +/–0.010  
69.85 +/–0.25  
2.750 +/–0.010  
Length  
(mm)  
(inches)  
100.2 +/–0.25  
3.945 +/–0.010  
100.5 +/- 1.58  
3.957 +/- 0.062  
Maximum weight  
(grams)  
(pounds)  
102  
0.22  
102  
0.22  
2.7  
Seek time  
Seek measurements are taken with nominal power. All times are measured using drive diagnostics. The spec-  
ifications below are defined as follows:  
• Track-to-track seek time is an average of all possible single-track seeks in both directions.  
• Average seek time is a true statistical random average of at least 5,000 measurements of seeks between  
random tracks, less overhead.  
Note. These drives are designed to consistently meet the seek times represented in this manual. Physical  
seeks, regardless of mode (such as track-to-track and average), are expected to meet or exceed the  
noted values. However, due to the manner in which these drives are formatted, benchmark tests that  
include command overhead or measure logical seeks may produce results that vary from these speci-  
fications.  
Read (all temperatures)  
msec  
Write (all temperatures)  
msec  
Typical  
0.7  
Max  
Typical  
Max  
Track-to-track  
Average  
1
1
2
13  
23  
5.6  
14  
24  
14  
25  
5.6  
15  
27  
Full-stroke  
Average latency  
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2.8  
Start/stop times  
Typical  
Max  
Power-on to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
3.0 seconds  
12 seconds  
-
5.0 seconds  
-
<30 seconds  
Standby to ready  
-20 to 85°C for extreme models (75°C for rugged models)  
-30 to -20°C (extreme models only)  
3 sigma maximum at extreme cold temperature  
3.0 seconds  
12 seconds  
-
5.0 seconds  
-
<30 seconds  
Spin down (secs typical at 1 to 85°C)  
Spin down (secs typical at -30 to 0°C)  
5.0  
15  
8.0  
20  
2.9  
Power specifications  
The drive receives DC power (+5V) through the interface connector.  
2.9.1 Power consumption  
Power requirements for the drives are listed in the table below. Typical power measurements are based on an  
average of drives tested, under nominal conditions, using 5.0V input voltage at 25°C ambient temperature.  
• Spinup power  
Spinup power is measured from the time of power-on to the time that the drive spindle reaches operating speed.  
• Seek mode  
During seek mode, the read/write actuator arm moves toward a specific position on the disc surface and does  
not execute a read or write operation. Servo electronics are active. Seek mode power is measured based on  
three random seek operations every 100 msecs. This mode is not typical.  
Read/write power and current  
Read/write power is measured with the heads on track, based on three 63 sector read or write operations  
every 100 msecs.  
• Idle mode power*  
Idle mode power is measured with the drive up to speed, with servo electronics active and with the heads in  
a random track location.  
• Standby mode  
During Standby mode, the drive accepts commands, but the drive is not spinning, and the servo and read/  
write electronics are in power-down mode.  
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+5V Average  
25C  
Power dissipation  
SATA  
Watts  
Amps  
Spinup, typical  
Spinup, maximum  
Idle, active*  
Seeking  
5.0  
1.0  
6.70  
2.35  
2.45  
3.00  
2.30  
1.10  
1.10  
1.34  
0.47  
0.49  
0.60  
0.46  
0.22  
0.22  
Read  
Write  
Standby  
Sleep  
PATA  
Spinup, typical  
Spinup, maximum  
Idle, active*  
Seeking  
5.0  
1.0  
6.70  
1.65  
1.65  
1.40  
1.50  
0.26  
0.26  
1.34  
0.33  
0.33  
0.28  
0.30  
0.05  
0.05  
Read  
Write  
Standby  
Sleep  
*
During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and  
power to operational levels.  
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2.9.1.1  
Typical current profile  
Figure 1. Typical 5V startup and operation current profile  
2.9.2 Conducted noise  
Input noise ripple is measured at the host system power supply across an equivalent 15-ohm resistive load on  
the +5 volt line.  
Using 5-volt power, the drive is expected to operate with a maximum of 100 mV peak-to-peak square-wave  
injected noise at up to 10 MHz.  
Note. Equivalent resistance is calculated by dividing the nominal voltage by the typical RMS read/write cur-  
rent.  
2.9.3  
Voltage tolerance  
Voltage tolerance (including noise):  
5V ± 5%  
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2.9.4  
Power-management modes  
The drive provides programmable power management to provide greater energy efficiency. In most systems,  
you can control power management through the system setup program. The drive features the following  
power-management modes:  
Power modes  
Active (operating)  
Idle, performance  
Idle, active  
Heads  
Spindle  
Rotating  
Rotating  
Rotating  
Rotating  
Stopped  
Stopped  
Buffer  
Std timing  
Tracking  
Tracking  
Floating  
Parked  
Parked  
Parked  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
100ms  
Idle, low power  
Standby  
5.00 secs  
Set by host  
Set by host  
Sleep  
• Active mode  
The drive is in Active mode during the read/write and seek operations.  
• Idle mode  
The buffer remains enabled, and the drive accepts all commands and returns to Active mode any time disc  
access is necessary.  
• Standby mode  
The drive enters Standby mode when the host sends a Standby Immediate command. If the host has set the  
standby timer, the drive can also enter Standby mode automatically after the drive has been inactive for a  
specifiable length of time. The standby timer delay is established using a Standby or Idle command. In Standby  
mode, the drive buffer is enabled, the heads are parked and the spindle is at rest. The drive accepts all  
commands and returns to Active mode any time disc access is necessary.  
• Sleep mode  
The drive enters Sleep mode after receiving a Sleep command from the host. In Sleep mode, the drive buffer  
is disabled, the heads are parked and the spindle is at rest. The drive leaves Sleep mode after it receives a  
Hard Reset or Soft Reset from the host. After receiving a reset, the drive exits Sleep mode and enters Standby  
mode with all current translation parameters intact.  
• Idle and Standby timers  
Each time the drive performs an Active function (read, write or seek), the standby timer is reinitialized and  
begins counting down from its specified delay times to zero. If the standby timer reaches zero before any drive  
activity is required, the drive makes a transition to Standby mode. In both Idle and Standby mode, the drive  
accepts all commands and returns to Active mode when disc access is necessary.  
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2.10  
Environmental specifications  
Ambient temperature  
2.10.1  
Ambient temperature is defined as the temperature of the environment immediately surrounding the drive.  
Actual drive case temperature, measured on baseplate, should not exceed 90°C (194°F) within the operating  
ambient conditions.  
Extreme: -30° to 85°C (-86° to 185°F)  
Rugged: -20° to 75°C (-68° to 167°F)  
Operating  
–40° to 95°C (–140° to 203°F)  
Nonoperating  
2.10.2  
2.10.3  
Temperature gradient  
20°C/hour without condensation  
30°C/hour  
Operating  
Nonoperating  
Humidity  
2.10.3.1  
Relative humidity  
5% to 90% noncondensing (30% per hour max gradient)  
5% to 95% noncondensing (30% per hour max gradient)  
Operating  
Nonoperating  
2.10.3.2  
2.11  
Wet bulb temperature  
30°C (86°F max)  
40°C (104°F max)  
Operating  
Nonoperating  
Altitude  
Operating (Extreme models: -30°C to 85°C)  
Operating (Rugged models: -20°C to 75°C)  
–304.8 m to 5,500 m (–1000 ft to 18,100 ft)  
–304.8 m to 12,192 m (–1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)  
Nonoperating (below mean sea level, max)  
2.11.1  
Shock  
All shock specifications assume that the drive is mounted securely with the input shock applied at the drive  
mounting screws. Shock may be applied in the X, Y or Z axis.  
2.11.1.1  
Operating shock  
These drives comply with the performance levels specified in this document when subjected to a maximum  
operating shock of 300 Gs based on half-sine shock pulses of 2 msec. Shocks should not be repeated more  
than two times per second. For 11 msec shock duration, these drives will withstand operating shock up to 150  
Gs.  
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2.11.1.2  
Nonoperating shock  
The nonoperating shock level that the drive can experience without incurring physical damage or degradation  
in performance when subsequently put into operation is 800 Gs based on a nonrepetitive half-sine shock pulse  
of 2 msec duration.  
The nonoperating shock level that the drive can experience without incurring physical damage or degradation  
in performance when subsequently put into operation is 900 Gs based on a nonrepetitive half-sine shock pulse  
of 1 msec duration.  
The nonoperating shock level that the drive can experience without incurring physical damage or degradation  
in performance when subsequently put into operation is 400 Gs based on a nonrepetitive half-sine shock pulse  
of 0.5 msec duration.  
2.11.2  
Vibration  
All vibration specifications assume that the drive is mounted securely with the input vibration applied at the  
drive mounting screws. Vibration may be applied in the X, Y or Z axis.  
2.11.2.1  
Operating vibration  
The following table lists the maximum vibration levels that the drive may experience while meeting the perfor-  
mance standards specified in this document.  
5–500 Hz 2.0 G (0 to peak)  
Linear swept sine  
Max displacement may apply below 10 Hz  
X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles  
2
5–500 Hz .003 G /Hz (5–500 Hz)  
X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles  
2.11.2.2  
Nonoperating vibration  
The following table lists the maximum nonoperating vibration that the drive may experience without incurring  
physical damage or degradation in performance when subsequently put into operation.  
5.0 Gs (0 to peak)  
Linear swept sine  
5–500 Hz  
Max displacement may apply below 22 Hz  
X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles  
2
5–500 Hz .025 G /Hz, 3.5 Grms (5–500 Hz)  
X, Y, Z axis, 45° angles  
2.12  
Acoustics  
Drive acoustics are measured as overall A-weighted acoustic sound power levels (no pure tones). All mea-  
surements are consistent with ISO document 7779. Sound power measurements are taken under essentially  
free-field conditions over a reflecting plane. For all tests, the drive is oriented with the cover facing upward.  
Note. For seek mode tests, the drive is placed in seek mode only. The number of seeks per second is  
defined by the following equation:  
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Acoustic mode  
Idle*  
Seeks  
1.7 bels (typ)  
1.9 bels (max)  
1.9 bels (typ)  
2.1 bels (max)  
*
During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and  
power to operational levels.  
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2.13  
Electromagnetic immunity  
When properly installed in a representative host system, the drive operates without errors or degradation in  
performance when subjected to the rradio frequency (RF) environments defined in the following table:  
Performance  
level  
Reference  
standard  
Test  
Description  
Electrostatic discharge  
Radiated RF immunity  
Contact, HCP, VCP: ± 4 kV; Air: ± 8 kV  
B
A
EN 61000-4-2: 95  
EN 61000-4-3: 96  
80 to 2,000 MHz, 10 V/m,  
80% AM with 1 kHz sine  
900 MHz, 3 V/m, 50% pulse modulation @ 200 Hz  
ENV 50204: 95  
Electrical fast transient  
Surge immunity  
± 1 kV on AC mains, ± 0.5 kV on external I/O  
± 1 kV differential, ± 2 kV common, AC mains  
B
B
A
EN 61000-4-4: 95  
EN 61000-4-5: 95  
EN 61000-4-6: 97  
Conducted RF immunity  
150 kHz to 80 MHz, 3 Vrms, 80% AM with 1 kHz  
sine  
Power Frequency H-field 1 A/m, 50Hz/60Hz, 3 axes  
immunity  
A
EN 61000-4-8: 97  
EN 61000-4-11: 94  
Voltage dips, interrupts  
30% Reduction for 25 cycles  
>95% Reduction for 250 cycles  
>95%, 0.5 cycles  
C
C
B
A - 1) No upset or degradation in performance beyond manufacturer’s specified limits.  
2) No data loss.  
B - 1) Unit self recovers without user intervention.  
2) No data loss.  
C - 1) Upset OK provided that unit will function after user intervention.  
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2.14  
Reliability  
Measurement type  
Specification  
14  
Nonrecoverable read errors  
1 per 10 bits read, max.  
Mean time between failures (MTBF)  
1,000,000 power-on hours  
At 8,760 POH (Power On Hours) per year  
Max ambient air temperature: 25°C.  
Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles  
25°C, 50% relative humidity  
1,200,000 software-controlled power on/off cycles  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-30°C, 0% relative humidity (extreme models)  
85°C, 20% relative humidity (extreme models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
-20°C, 0% relative humidity (rugged models)  
75°C, 20% relative humidity (rugged models)  
300,000 software-controlled  
100,000 hard power on/off cycles  
Service Life  
Warranty  
10 years, form, fit, and function replacement.  
To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to  
access the follow-ing web page:  
support.seagate.com/customer/warranty_validation.jsp  
You will be asked to provide the drive serial number, model number  
(or part number) and country of purchase.  
After submitting this information, the system will display the warranty  
information for your drive.  
2.15  
Agency certification  
Safety certification  
2.15.1  
The drives are recognized in accordance with UL 1950 and CSA C22.2 (950) and meet all applicable sections  
of IEC950 and EN 60950 as tested by TUV North America.  
2.15.2  
Electromagnetic compatibility  
Hard drives that display the CE mark comply with the European Union (EU) requirements specified in the Elec-  
tromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC). Testing is performed to the levels specified by the product  
standards for Information Technology Equipment (ITE). Emission levels are defined by EN 55022, Class B and  
the immunity levels are defined by EN 55024.  
Seagate uses an independent laboratory to confirm compliance with the EC directives specified in the previous  
paragraph. Drives are tested in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply  
with the directives when used in the test systems, we cannot guarantee that all systems will comply with the  
directives. The drive is designed for operation inside a properly designed enclosure, with properly shielded I/O  
cable (if necessary) and terminators on all unused I/O ports. Computer manufacturers and system integrators  
should confirm EMC compliance and provide CE marking for their products.  
Korean RRL  
If these drives have the Korea Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) logo, they comply with para-  
graph 1 of Article 11 of the Electromagnetic Compatibility control Regulation and meet the Electromagnetic  
Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of the Radio Research Laboratory (RRL) Ministry of Information  
and Communication Republic of Korea.  
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These drives have been tested and comply with the Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Susceptibil-  
ity (EMI/EMS) for Class B products. Drives are tested in a representative, end-user system by a Korean-recog-  
nized lab.  
• EUT name: EE25 Series  
• Certificate numbers:STX-EE251 (B)  
• Trade name or applicant: Seagate Technology International  
• Manufacturing date: March 2006  
• Manufacturer/nationality: Seagate Technology International  
Australian C-Tick (N176)  
If these models have the C-Tick marking, they comply with the Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS3548  
1995 and meet the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of the Australian Communi-  
cation Authority (ACA).  
2.15.3  
FCC verification  
These drives are intended to be contained solely within a personal computer or similar enclosure (not attached  
as an external device). As such, each drive is considered to be a subassembly even when it is individually mar-  
keted to the customer. As a subassembly, no Federal Communications Commission verification or certification  
of the device is required.  
Seagate Technology LLC has tested this device in enclosures as described above to ensure that the total  
assembly (enclosure, disc drive, motherboard, power supply, etc.) does comply with the limits for a Class B  
computing device, pursuant to Subpart J, Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation with noncertified assemblies is  
likely to result in interference to radio and television reception.  
Radio and television interference. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not  
installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio  
and television reception.  
This equipment is designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installa-  
tion. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment  
does cause interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off,  
you are encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective measures:  
• Reorient the receiving antenna.  
• Move the device to one side or the other of the radio or TV.  
• Move the device farther away from the radio or TV.  
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the receiver and computer are on different branch outlets.  
If necessary, you should consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional sug-  
gestions. You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission:  
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-Television Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the Super-  
intendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Refer to publication num-  
ber 004-000-00345-4.  
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2.16  
Environmental protection  
Seagate designs its products to meet environmental protection requirements worldwide, including regulations  
restricting certain chemical substances.  
2.16.1  
European 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 rep-  
resentations 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 disc 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  
operat-ing procedures that ensure that restricted substances are not utilized in our manufacturing operations,  
labora-tory analytical validation testing, and an internal auditing process to ensure that all standard operating  
procedures are complied with.  
2.17  
Corrosive 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 corro-  
sive chemicals as electronic drive component reliability can be affected by the installation environment. The sil-  
ver, 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 vulca-  
nized 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.  
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3.0  
Mounting and configuring the drive  
This section contains the specifications and instructions for mounting and configuring the drive.  
3.1  
Handling and static discharge precautions  
After unpacking, and before installation, the drive may be exposed to potential handling and electrostatic dis-  
charge (ESD) hazards. Observe the following standard handling and static-discharge precautions:  
Caution:  
• Keep the drive in the electrostatic discharge (ESD) bag until you are ready for installation to limit the drive’s  
exposure to ESD.  
• Before handling the drive, put on a grounded wrist strap, or ground yourself frequently by touching the metal  
chassis of a computer that is plugged into a grounded outlet. Wear a grounded wrist strap throughout the entire  
installation procedure.  
• Handle the drive only by its edges or frame.  
• The drive is fragile—handle it with care. Do not press down on the drive top cover.  
• Always rest the drive on a padded, antistatic surface until you mount it in the computer.  
• Do not touch the connector pins or the printed circuit board.  
• Do not remove the factory-installed labels from the drive or cover them with additional labels. Removal voids  
the warranty. Some factory-installed labels contain information needed to service the drive. Other labels are  
used to seal out dirt and contamination.  
3.2  
Drive mounting  
You can mount the drive using four screws in the side-mounting holes or four screws in the bottom-mounting  
holes. See Figure 2 for drive mounting dimensions (dimensions in inches with mm in parentheses). Follow  
these important mounting precautions when mounting the drive:  
• Allow a minimum clearance of 0.030 inches (0.76 mm) around the entire perimeter of the drive for cooling.  
• Use only M3 x 0.5 mounting screws.  
• Do not overtighten the mounting screws (maximum torque: 4.0 inch-lb).  
• Four (4) threads (0.080 inches) minimum screw engagement recommended.  
• If mounting drive using the bottom holes, ensure the coplanarity of the mating surface is 0.010 inches or less.  
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1
2
3
DIMENSIONS PER EIA-720 OR SFF 8201 SPECIFICATION.  
DIMENSIONS PER SFF 8212 OR SFF 8223.  
DRIVE LENGTH W/ PATA IS 3.945 .057 (WORST CASE).  
DRIVE LENGTH W/ SATA IS 3.957 .062 (WORST CASE).  
3.945  
.010  
(BASE)  
( .490  
.217  
.217  
)
.050  
.050  
2
.157  
2
.399  
( .673  
)
C
OF CONN.  
DATUM B  
OF DRIVE  
C
1
2.750  
.010  
(BASE)  
( .189  
)
2
SATA  
PATA  
3
Recommended case temp.  
measurement location  
3.567  
1
.551  
1
2X M3 X 0.5-6H  
.020  
)
(
MOUNTING HOLES; BOTH SIDES  
.12 MIN FULL THREAD  
0.148 .010 X 90  
1
.374  
-D-  
.008  
SECTION B-B (SATA)  
2X .118  
BOTH SIDES  
1
.039  
B
C
D
4X M3 X 0.5-6H  
3.567  
(BASE)  
MOUNTING HOLES; BOTH SIDES  
.10 MIN FULL THREAD  
0.148 .010 X 90  
1
.551  
1
1
2
.152  
.399  
2
DETAIL A (PATA)  
B
1
2.430  
.039  
.016  
B
C
D
C
B
-B-  
2
.012  
.370  
2
1
.160  
DETAIL A  
-C-  
DETAIL A (SATA)  
Figure 2. Mounting dimensions—top, side and end view  
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3.3  
Breather filter hole precautions  
Observe the following breather filter hole precautions to ensure full functionality and prevent possible damage  
to the drive.  
Breather filter hole  
Do not cover, seal,  
or put any object in  
this hole.  
Figure 3  
Breather filter hole location  
Caution: Do not cover, seal, or insert any object into this hole.  
This hole has two purposes:  
To allow condensation inside the hard disc to escape  
To allow air pressure inside the hard disc to equalize with ambient pressure  
Note. If this hole is covered, sealed, or penetrated by any object, drive reliability may be compromised and  
could lead to permanent damage. Covering or sealing this hole voids the warranty.  
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3.4  
How to configure the drive  
3.4.1  
How to configure and connect Serial ATA (SATA) drives  
How to configure the drive  
3.4.1.1  
Each drive on the SATA interface connects in a point-to-point configuration with the SATA host adapter. There  
is no master/slave relationship because each drive is considered a master in a point-to-point relationships. If  
two drives are attached on one SATA host adapter, the host operating system views the two devices as if they  
were both “masters” on two separate ports. This means both drives behave as if they are Device 0 (master)  
devices.  
SATA drives are designed for easy installation with no jumpers, terminators, or other settings. It is not neces-  
sary to set any jumpers on this drive for proper operation. The jumper block adjacent to the signal connector is  
for factory use only.  
SATA interface connector  
Jumper block  
SATA power connector  
(factory use only)  
Figure 4. SATA connectors  
3.4.1.2  
How to connect SATA cables  
The SATA interface cable consists of four conductors in two differential pairs, plus three ground connections.  
The cable size may be 30 to 26 AWG with a maximum length of one meter (39.37 inches). See Table 5 for con-  
nector pin definitions. Either end of the SATA signal cable can be attached to the drive or host.  
For direct backplane connection, the drive connectors are inserted directly into the host receptacle. The drive  
and the host receptacle incorporate features that enable the direct connection to be hot pluggable and blind  
mateable.  
For installations which require cables, you can connect the drive as illustrated in Figure 5.  
SATA interface connector  
Power connector  
SATA interface cable  
Power cable  
Figure 5. Attaching SATA cabling  
Each cable is keyed to ensure correct orientation.  
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3.4.2  
How to configure Parallel ATA (PATA) drives  
Use the options jumper block shown in Figure 6 to configure the drive for operation. This jumper block is the  
4-pin header adjacent to pins 1 and 2 of the I/O signal pins. For additional information about using the Cable  
select option, see Section 3.4.2.1.  
Note. Limit the number of PATA interface connector connects and disconnects to a maximum of 50 cycles.  
3.4.2.1  
How to configure the drive as a master or slave  
The “Drive is master (or single drive)” option is the default setting.  
Drive is master (or single drive)  
Drive is slave  
Cable select  
Figure 6. Jumper settings  
3.4.2.2  
How to use the cable-select option  
Computers that use cable select determine the master and slave drives by selecting or deselecting pin 28,  
CSEL, on the interface bus. Master and slave drives are determined by their physical position on the cable. To  
enable cable select, set a jumper as shown in Figure 6. Refer to your computer manual to determine whether  
your computer supports this option.  
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4.0  
Interface  
Interface  
Refererence  
SATA  
PATA  
The following sections apply to both SATA and PATA drives:  
• Supported commands (See Section 4.3 beginning on page 37 )  
• Identify Device command (See Section 4.4 beginning on page 39 )  
• Set Features command (See Section 4.5 beginning on page 42 )  
• S.M.A.R.T. commands (See Section 4.6 beginning on page 43 )  
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4.1  
Serial ATA (SATA) interface  
These drives use the industry-standard Serial ATA interface that supports FIS data transfers. It supports ATA  
programmed input/output (PIO) modes 0–4; multiword DMA modes 0–2, and Ultra DMA modes 0–6. The drive  
also supports the use of the IORDY signal to provide reliable high-speed data transfers.  
For detailed information about the Serial ATA interface, refer to the “Serial ATA: High Speed Serialized AT  
Attachment” specification.  
4.1.1  
Hot-Plug compatibility  
EE25.2 Series SATA drives incorporate connectors which enable you to hot plug these drives in accordance  
with the Serial ATA: High Speed Serialized AT Attachment specification revision 2.0. This specification can be  
4.1.2  
Serial ATA device plug connector pin definitions  
Table 5 summarizes the signals on the Serial ATA interface and power connectors..  
Table 5:  
Serial ATA connector pin definitions  
Segment Pin  
Function  
Ground  
A+  
Definition  
S1  
S2  
S3  
S4  
S5  
S6  
2nd mate  
Differential signal pair A from Phy  
A-  
Ground  
B-  
2nd mate  
Differential signal pair B from Phy  
B+  
Signal  
S7  
Ground  
2nd mate  
Key and spacing separate signal and power segments  
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Table 5:  
Serial ATA connector pin definitions  
Segment Pin  
Function  
V33  
Definition  
P1  
P2  
P3  
P4  
P5  
P6  
P7  
P8  
3.3V power  
V33  
3.3V power  
V33  
3.3V power, pre-charge, 2nd mate  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
V5  
1st mate  
2nd mate  
2nd mate  
5V power, pre-charge, 2nd mate  
V5  
5V power  
Power  
P9  
V5  
5V power  
P10  
P11  
Ground  
Reserved  
2nd mate  
The pin corresponding to P11 in the backplane receptacle connector is also reserved  
The corresponding pin to be mated with P11 in the power cable receptacle connector  
shall always be grounded  
P12  
P13  
P14  
P15  
Ground  
V12  
1st mate.  
12V power, pre-charge, 2nd mate  
12V power  
V12  
V12  
12V power  
Notes:  
1. All pins are in a single row, with a 1.27 mm (0.050”) pitch.  
2. The comments on the mating sequence apply to the case of backplane blindmate connector only. In this  
case, the mating sequences are:  
• the ground pins P4 and P12.  
• the pre-charge power pints and the other ground pins.  
• the signal pins and the rest of the power pins.  
3. There are three power pins for each voltage. One pin from each voltage is used for pre-charge when  
installed in a blind-mate backplane configuration.  
4. All used voltage pins (Vx) must be terminated.  
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4.2  
Parallel ATA (ATA) interface  
These drives use the industry-standard ATA task file interface that supports 16-bit data transfers. It supports  
ATA programmed input/output (PIO) modes 0–4; multiword DMA modes 0–2, and Ultra DMA modes 0–5. The  
drive also supports the use of the IORDY signal to provide reliable high-speed data transfers.  
For detailed information about the ATA interface, refer to the AT Attachment - 6 with Packet Interface (ATA/  
ATAPI-6), ANSI NCITS 361-200, subsequently referred to as the ATA-6 Standard.  
4.2.1  
PATA interface signals and connector pins  
The following table summarizes the signals on the 44-pin ATA interface connector. For a detailed description of  
these signals, refer to the draft ATA-6 Standard. Limit the number of PATA interface connector connects and  
disconnects to a maximum of 50 cycles.  
Table 6:  
Connector signals  
Connector  
Contact  
Cable  
Conductor  
Cable  
Conductor  
Connector  
Contact  
Signal Name  
Signal Name  
RESET-  
DD7  
1
1
2
2
Ground  
DD8  
3
3
4
4
DD6  
5
5
6
6
DD9  
DD5  
7
7
8
8
DD10  
DD4  
9
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
42  
44  
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
20  
22  
24  
26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
42  
44  
DD11  
DD3  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
35  
37  
39  
41  
11  
13  
15  
17  
19  
21  
23  
25  
27  
29  
31  
33  
35  
37  
39  
41  
43  
DD12  
DD2  
DD13  
DD1  
DD14  
DD0  
DD15  
Ground  
DMARQ  
DIOW-  
DIOR-  
IORDY  
DMACK-  
INTRQ  
DA1  
(keypin)  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
PSYNC:CSEL  
Ground  
IOCS16-  
PDIAG-  
DA2  
DA0  
CS1FX-  
DASP-  
+5 V (Logic)  
CS3FX-  
Ground  
+5V (Motor)  
No connection  
Ground (Return)  
43  
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4.3  
Supported ATA commands  
The following table lists ATA-standard commands that the drive supports. For a detailed description of the ATA  
commands, refer to the ATA-6 Standard.  
EE25.2 Series drives support all standard 48-bit extended commands.  
Command name  
ATA-standard commands  
ATA Device Configuration Overlay  
ATA Service  
Command code (in hex)  
B1  
A2  
H
H
Check Power Mode  
Download Microcode  
Execute Device Diagnostics  
Flush Cache  
98 E5  
H,  
H
92  
90  
H
H
E7  
H
H
Format Track (Legacy)  
Identify Device  
50  
EC  
H
Idle  
97 E3  
H,  
H
H
Idle Immediate  
95 E1  
H,  
Initialize (Set) Device Parameters  
Read Buffer  
91  
H
E4  
H
Read DMA  
C8 C9  
H,  
H
Read Log Extended  
Read Multiple  
2F  
H
C4  
H
H
Read Native Max Address  
Read Sectors  
F8  
20 21  
H,  
H
Read Verify Sectors  
Recalibrate  
40 41  
H, H  
10  
H
Security Disable Password  
Security Erase Prepare  
Security Erase Unit  
Security Freeze Lock  
Security Set Password  
Security Unlock  
F6  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F1  
F2  
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Seek  
70  
91  
Set Drive Parameters  
Set Features  
EF  
H
H
Set Max Address  
F9  
Note: Individual Set Max com-  
mands are identified by the value Password  
placed in the Set Max Features  
register as defined to the right.  
Address  
00  
01  
02  
03  
H
H
H
H
H
Lock  
Unlock  
Freeze Lock 04  
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Command name  
Set Multiple Mode  
Sleep  
Command code (in hex)  
C6  
H
99 E6  
H,  
H
S.M.A.R.T.  
B0  
H
Standby  
96 E2  
H, H  
Standby Immediate  
Vendor Unique  
Write Buffer  
94 E0  
H, H  
9A FA FB  
H,  
H
H,  
H
E8  
Write DMA  
CA CB  
H, H  
Write Log Extended  
Write Multiple  
Write Sectors  
3F  
H
C5  
H
30 31  
H,  
H
ATA-standard power-management commands  
Check Power Mode  
Idle  
98 or E5  
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
97 or E3  
H
Idle Immediate  
95 or E1  
H
Sleep  
99 or E6  
H
Standby  
96 or E2  
H
Standby Immediate  
ATA-standard security commands  
Security Set Password  
Security Unlock  
94 or E0  
H
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
F6  
H
H
H
H
H
H
Security Erase Prepare  
Security Erase Unit  
Security Freeze Lock  
Security Disable Password  
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4.4  
Identify Device command  
The Identify Device command (command code EC ) transfers information about the drive to the host following  
H
power up. The data, shown below, is organized as a single 512-byte block of data. All reserved bits or words  
should be set to zero. Parameters listed with an “x” are drive-specific or vary with the state of the drive. See  
Section 2.0 on page 3 for default parameter settings.  
The following commands contain drive-specific features that may not be included in the ATA-6 Standard.  
Word  
Description  
Value  
0C5A  
0
Configuration information:  
• Bit 15: 0 = ATA; 1 = ATAPI  
• Bit 7: removable media  
• Bit 6: removable controller  
• Bit 0: reserved  
H
1
Number of logical cylinders  
16,383  
2
ATA-reserved  
0000  
16  
H
3
Number of logical heads  
4
Retired  
0000  
0000  
H
H
5
Retired  
6
Number of logical sectors per logical track: 63  
Retired  
003F  
H
H
7–9  
10–19  
20  
0000  
Serial number: (20 ASCII characters, 0000 = none)  
ASCII  
H
Retired  
Retired  
Obsolete  
0000  
0400  
0000  
x.xx  
H
H
H
21  
22  
23–26  
Firmware revision  
(8 ASCII character string, padded with blanks to end of string)  
27–46  
Drive model number (40 ASCII characters, padded with blanks  
to end of string)  
ST980817AM  
ST980818AM  
ST980817SM  
ST980818SM  
ST960817AM  
ST960818AM  
ST960817SM  
ST960818SM  
ST940817AM  
ST940818AM  
ST940817SM  
ST940818SM  
ST930817AM  
ST930818AM  
ST930817SM  
ST930818SM  
47  
(Bits 7–0) Maximum sectors per interrupt on Read multiple and  
Write multiple (16)  
8010  
H
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
Reserved  
0000  
H
Standard Standby timer, IORDY supported and may be disabled  
2F00  
H
H
H
H
ATA-reserved  
0000  
0200  
0200  
PIO data-transfer cycle timing mode  
Retired  
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Word  
53  
Description  
Value  
0007  
Words 54–58, 64–70 and 88 are valid  
Number of current logical cylinders  
Number of current logical heads  
Number of current logical sectors per logical track  
Current capacity in sectors  
H
54  
xxxx  
xxxx  
xxxx  
xxxx  
xxxx  
H
55  
H
H
H
H
56  
57–58  
59  
Number of sectors transferred during a Read Multiple or Write  
Multiple command  
60–61  
Total number of user-addressable LBA sectors available  
(see Section 2.2 for related information)  
ST980817AM = 156,301,488  
ST980818AM = 156,301,488  
ST980817SM = 156,301,488  
ST980818SM = 156,301,488  
ST960817AM = 117,210,240  
ST960818AM = 117,210,240  
ST960817SM = 117,210,240  
ST960818SM = 117,210,240  
ST940817AM = 78,140,160  
ST940818AM = 78,140,160  
ST940817SM = 78,140,160  
ST940818SM = 78,140,160  
ST930817AM = 58,605,120  
ST930818AM = 58,605,120  
ST930817SM = 58,605,120  
ST930818SM = 58,605,120  
62  
63  
Retired  
0000  
H
H
Multiword DMA active and modes supported (see note following  
this table)  
xx07  
64  
65  
Advanced PIO modes supported (modes 3 and 4 supported)  
0003  
0078  
H
H
Minimum multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120  
nsec)  
66  
Recommended multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word  
(120 nsec)  
0078  
H
67  
Minimum PIO cycle time without IORDY flow control (240 nsec)  
Minimum PIO cycle time with IORDY flow control (120 nsec)  
ATA-reserved  
00F0  
H
H
H
H
H
68  
0078  
0000  
0000  
0000  
69–74  
75  
Queue depth  
76–79  
80  
ATA-reserved  
Major version number  
007E  
H
81  
Minor version number  
0000  
H
82  
Command sets supported  
346B  
H
83  
Command sets supported  
7D01  
H
84  
Command sets support extension  
Command sets enabled  
4003  
H
85  
34xx  
H
H
86  
Command sets enabled  
3xxx  
87  
Command sets enable extension  
4003  
H
88  
Ultra DMA support and current mode  
(see note following this table)  
xx3F  
H
40  
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Word  
89  
Description  
Value  
Security erase time  
0000  
0000  
0040  
H
H
H
90  
Enhanced security erase time  
Advanced power management value  
Master password revision code  
Hardware reset value (see description following this table)  
Auto acoustic management setting  
ATA-reserved  
91  
92  
FFFE  
H
93  
xxxx  
xxxx  
H
94  
H
95–127  
128  
0000  
0001  
H
H
Security status  
129–159  
160–254  
255  
Seagate-reserved  
xxxx  
H
ATA-reserved  
0000  
xxA5  
H
H
Integrity word  
Note. See the bit descriptions below for words 63, 88, 93 and 94 of the Identify Drive data.  
Description (if bit is set to 1)  
Bit  
0
Word 63  
Multiword DMA mode 0 is supported.  
Multiword DMA mode 1 is supported.  
Multiword DMA mode 2 is supported.  
Multiword DMA mode 0 is currently active.  
Multiword DMA mode 1 is currently active.  
Multiword DMA mode 2 is currently active.  
1
2
8
9
10  
Bit  
0
Word 88  
Ultra DMA mode 0 is supported.  
Ultra DMA mode 1 is supported.  
Ultra DMA mode 2 is supported.  
Ultra DMA mode 3 is supported.  
Ultra DMA mode 4 is supported.  
Ultra DMA mode 0 is currently active.  
Ultra DMA mode 1 is currently active.  
Ultra DMA mode 2 is currently active.  
Ultra DMA mode 3 is currently active.  
Ultra DMA mode 4 is currently active.  
Ultra DMA mode 5 is currently active.  
1
2
3
4
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
Bit  
Word 93  
13  
1 = 80-conductor cable detected, CBLID above VIH  
0 = 40-conductor cable detected, CBLID below VIL  
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4.5  
Set Features command  
This command controls the implementation of various features that the drive supports. When the drive receives  
this command, it sets BSY, checks the contents of the Features register, clears BSY and generates an inter-  
rupt. If the value in the register does not represent a feature that the drive supports, the command is aborted.  
Power-on default has the read look-ahead and write caching features enabled. The acceptable values for the  
Features register are defined as follows:  
02  
03  
Enable write cache (default).  
H
H
Set transfer mode (based on value in Sector Count register).  
Sector Count register values:  
00  
01  
08  
09  
Set PIO mode to default (PIO mode 2).  
Set PIO mode to default and disable IORDY (PIO mode 2).  
PIO mode 0  
H
H
H
H
PIO mode 1  
0A  
PIO mode 2  
H
0B  
PIO mode 3  
H
0C  
PIO mode 4 (default)  
Multiword DMA mode 0  
Multiword DMA mode 1  
Multiword DMA mode 2  
Ultra DMA mode 0  
H
20  
21  
22  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Ultra DMA mode 1  
Ultra DMA mode 2  
Ultra DMA mode 3  
Ultra DMA mode 4  
Ultra DMA mode 5  
05  
55  
82  
Enable advanced power management  
Disable read look-ahead (read cache) feature.  
Disable write cache.  
H
H
H
AA  
Enable read look-ahead (read cache) feature (default).  
Report full capacity available  
H
F1  
H
Note. At power-on or after a hardware or software reset the default values of the features are as indicated  
above.  
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4.6  
S.M.A.R.T. commands  
S.M.A.R.T. provides near-term failure prediction for disc drives. When S.M.A.R.T. is enabled, the drive moni-  
tors predetermined drive attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time. If self-monitoring determines  
that a failure is likely, S.M.A.R.T. makes a status report available to the host. Not all failures are predictable.  
S.M.A.R.T. predictability is limited to the attributes the drive can monitor. For more information on S.M.A.R.T.  
commands and implementation, see the Draft ATA-5 Standard.  
SeaTools diagnostic software activates a built-in drive self-test (DST S.M.A.R.T. command for D4 ) that elimi-  
H
nates unnecessary drive returns. The diagnostic software ships with all new drives and is also available at:  
This drive is shipped with S.M.A.R.T. features disabled. You must have a recent BIOS or software package that  
supports S.M.A.R.T. to enable this feature. The table below shows the S.M.A.R.T. command codes that the  
drive uses.  
Table 7:  
S.M.A.R.T. commands  
Code in features register  
S.M.A.R.T. command  
D0  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
D5  
D6  
D7  
D8  
D9  
S.M.A.R.T. Read Data  
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Vendor-specific  
S.M.A.R.T. Enable/Disable Attribute Autosave  
S.M.A.R.T. Save Attribute Values  
S.M.A.R.T. Execute Off-line Immediate (runs DST)  
S.M.A.R.T. Read Log Sector  
S.M.A.R.T. Write Log Sector  
Vendor-specific  
S.M.A.R.T. Enable Operations  
S.M.A.R.T. Disable Operations  
S.M.A.R.T. Return Status  
DA  
H
If an appropriate code is not written to the Features Register, the command is aborted and 0x04 (abort) is writ-  
ten to the Error register.  
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5.0  
Seagate Technology support services  
Internet  
For information regarding Seagate products and services, visit www.seagate.com. Worldwide support is  
available 24 hours daily by email for your questions.  
Presales Support:  
Technical Support:  
Warranty Support:  
mySeagate  
my.seagate.com is the industry's first Web portal designed specifically for OEMs and distributors. It provides  
self-service access to critical applications, personalized content and the tools that allow our partners to  
manage their Seagate account functions. Submit pricing requests, orders and returns through a single,  
password-protected Web interface-anytime, anywhere in the world.  
spp.seagate.com  
spp.seagate.com supports Seagate resellers with product information, program benefits and sales tools. You  
may register for customized communications that are not available on the web. These communications contain  
product launch, EOL, pricing, promotions and other channel-related information. To learn more about the  
benefits or to register, go to spp.seagate.com, any time, from anywhere in the world.  
Seagate Service Centers  
Presales Support  
Our Presales Support staff can help you determine which Seagate products are best suited for your specific  
application or computer system, as well as product availability and compatibility.  
Technical Support  
Seagate technical support is available to assist you online at support.seagate.com or through one of our call  
centers. Have your system configuration information and your “ST” model number available.  
SeaTDD(+1-405-324-3655) is a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD). You can send questions or  
comments 24 hours daily and exchange messages with a technical support specialist during normal business  
hours for the call center in your region.  
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Customer Service Operations  
Warranty Service  
Seagate offers worldwide customer support for Seagate products. Seagate distributors, OEMs and other direct  
customers should contact their Seagate Customer Service Operations (CSO) representative for warranty-  
related issues. Resellers or end users of drive products should contact their place of purchase or Seagate  
warranty service for assistance. Have your serial number and model or part number available.  
Data Recovery Services  
Seagate offers data recovery services for all formats and all brands of storage media. Our data recovery  
services labs are currently located throughout the world. . Additional information, including an online request  
form and data loss prevention resources, is available at http://services.seagate.com/index.aspx  
Authorized Service Centers  
Seagate Service Centers are available on a global basis for the return of defective products. Contact your  
customer support representative for the location nearest you.  
USA/Canada/Latin America support services  
For an extensive list of telephone numbers to technical support, presales and warranty service in USA/  
Canada/Latin America, including business hours, go to the "Contact Us" page on www.seagate.com.  
Global Customer Support  
Presales, Technical, and Warranty Support  
Call Center  
USA, Canada,  
and Mexico  
Toll-free  
Direct dial  
1-800-SEAGATE  
+1-405-324-4700  
Data Recovery Services  
Call Center  
Toll-free  
Direct dial  
FAX  
USA, Canada,  
and Mexico  
1-800-475-01435  
+1-905-474-2162  
1-800-475-0158  
+1-905-474-2459  
Europe, the Middle East and Africa Support Services  
For an extensive list of telephone numbers to technical support, presales and warranty service in Europe, the  
Middle East and Africa, go to the "Contact Us" page on www.seagate.com.  
Asia/Pacific Support Services  
For an extensive list of telephone numbers to technical support, presales and warranty service in Asia/Pacific,  
go to the "Contact Us" page on www.seagate.com.  
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Drive Defense 2  
Index  
drive diagnostics 14  
drive monitoring 2  
drive self-test 2  
Numerics  
3D Defense System 2  
E
A
electrical fast transient 21  
electromagnetic compatibility 22  
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 22  
electromagnetic immunity 21  
electrostatic discharge 21  
EMC compliance 22  
EN 60950 22  
enclosures 23  
environmental specifications 19  
EPRML 1  
error-correction algorithms 1  
errors 22  
acoustics 20  
Active mode 18  
agency certification (regulatory) 22  
altitude 19  
ambient conditions 3  
ambient temperature 19  
areal density 1, 13  
ATA-standard commands 35  
Australian C-Tick 23  
autodetection 2  
average seek time 14  
European Union 22  
European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substanc-  
B
BPI 13  
breather filter hole precautions 27  
buffer 1, 13  
burst 1  
Execute Device Diagnostics 35  
F
FCC verification 23  
Features register 40  
Flush Cache 35  
formatted capacity 12  
frequency 21  
C
cable select 2  
cables and connectors 28  
cable-select option 29  
cache 1, 13  
case temperature 19  
CE mark 22  
certification 22  
Check Power Mode 36  
commands 35  
G
GMR 1  
guaranteed sectors 12  
H
compliance 22  
conducted noise 17  
conducted RF immunity 21  
connector pins 34  
Corrosive environment 24  
CSA C22.2 (950) 22  
CSEL 29  
handling 25  
heads 1, 13  
height 14  
humidity 19  
I
C-Tick 23  
current profile 17  
Identify Device 35  
Identify Device command 37  
Idle 16, 36  
Idle and Standby timers 18  
Idle Immediate 36  
Idle mode 18  
Idle mode power 15  
IEC950 22  
D
Data Defense 2  
data-transfer rates 1  
DC power 15  
density 13  
Diagnostic Defense 2  
diagnostic software 2  
discs 13  
Information Technology Equipment 22  
Initialize Device Parameters 35  
interface 31  
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interface signals 34  
interference 23  
interleave 13  
radio frequency (RF) 21  
random track location 15  
Read Buffer 35  
internal data-transfer rate OD 13  
ISO document 7779 20  
Read DMA 35  
read errors 22  
Read Multiple 2, 35  
Read Native Max Address 35  
Read Sectors 35  
K
Korean RRL 22  
Read Verify Sectors 35  
read/write heads 13  
read/write power and current 15  
recording and interface technology 13  
recording density 13  
recording heads 1  
register 40  
L
LBA mode 12  
length 14  
logical geometry 12  
relative humidity 19  
reliability 22  
resistance 17  
RoHS 24  
M
master/slave 2  
Master/slave configuration 29  
Mean time between failures 22  
modes 34  
monitoring 2  
mounting the drive 25  
MTBF 22  
S
S.M.A.R.T. 36  
S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring 2  
safety certification 22  
screws 25  
SeaTools 2  
sectors 12  
security commands 36  
Security Disable Password 36  
Security Erase Prepare 36  
Security Erase Unit 36  
Security Freeze Lock 36  
Security Set Password 36  
Security Unlock 36  
Seek 35  
N
noise 17  
nominal power 3  
nonoperating shock 20  
nonoperating vibration 20  
nonrecoverable read errors 22  
O
operating shock 19  
operating vibration 20  
seek mode 15  
seek time 14  
Seeking 16  
Service Life 22  
servo electronics 15  
Set Features 35  
Set Features command 40  
Set Max 35  
Set Multiple Mode 36  
shock 19  
P
physical characteristics 14  
physical organization 13  
pins 34  
PIO 34  
point-to-point 28  
power consumption 15  
power frequency h-field immunity 21  
power management 18  
power specifications 15  
power-management commands 36  
power-management modes 18  
precautions 25  
signals 34  
single-track seeks 14  
Sleep 16, 36  
Sleep mode 18  
programmable power management 18  
sound 20  
specifications 3  
Spin down 15  
R
radiated RF immunity 21  
radio and television interference 23  
spindle speed 13  
Spinup 16  
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spinup power 15  
Standby 16, 36  
Standby Immediate 36  
Standby mode 15, 18  
static-discharge precautions 25  
subassembly 23  
support services 43  
surge immunity 21  
T
technical support services 43  
temperature 19  
temperature gradient 19  
time to ready 15  
timers 18  
track density 13  
track-to-track seek time 14  
TUV North America 22  
U
UL 1950 22  
V
vibration 20  
voltage 17  
voltage dips, interrupts 21  
voltage tolerance 17  
W
Warranty 22  
weight 14  
wet bulb temperature 19  
width 14  
Write Buffer 36  
Write DMA 36  
Write Multiple 2, 36  
Write Sectors 36  
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