Seagate ST91603110CS, ST9250311CS manual Identify Device command, Word Description Value

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4.3.1Identify Device command

The Identify Device command (command code ECH) transfers information about the drive to the host following power up. The data is organized as a single 512-byte block of data, whose contents are shown in the table on page 27. 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.

The following commands contain drive-specific features that may not be included in the Serial ATA specifica- tion.

Word

Description

Value

 

 

 

 

Configuration information:

0C5AH

0

• Bit 15: 0 = ATA; 1 = ATAPI

 

• Bit 7: removable media

 

 

• Bit 6: removable controller

 

 

• Bit 0: reserved

 

 

 

 

1

Number of logical cylinders

16,383

 

 

 

2

ATA-reserved

0000H

3

Number of logical heads

16

 

 

 

4

Retired

0000H

5

Retired

0000H

6

Number of logical sectors per logical track: 63

003FH

7–9

Retired

0000H

10–19

Serial number: (20 ASCII characters, 0000H = none)

ASCII

20

Retired

0000H

21

Retired

0400H

22

Obsolete

0000H

23–26

Firmware revision (8 ASCII character string, padded with

x.xx

 

blanks to end of string)

 

 

 

 

27–46

Drive model number: (40 ASCII characters, padded with

ST9250311CS

 

blanks to end of string)

ST91603110CS

 

 

 

47

(Bits 7–0) Maximum sectors per interrupt on Read multi-

8010H

 

ple and Write multiple (16)

 

48

Reserved

0000H

49

Standard Standby timer, IORDY supported and may be

2F00H

 

disabled

 

50

ATA-reserved

0000H

51

PIO data-transfer cycle timing mode

0200H

52

Retired

0200H

53

Words 54–58, 64–70 and 88 are valid

0007H

54

Number of current logical cylinders

xxxxH

55

Number of current logical heads

xxxxH

56

Number of current logical sectors per logical track

xxxxH

57–58

Current capacity in sectors

xxxxH

28

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Contents Pipeline HD Mini Series Sata ST9250311CS ST91603110CSRevision history Revision DateContents Pipeline HD Mini Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. a List of Figures Page Introduction About the Serial ATA interface Drive specifications Specification summary tableDrive specifications Formatted capacity Default logical geometryLBA mode Cylinders Read/write heads Sectors per track 16,383Physical organization Physical characteristicsDrive specification Recording and interface technologyTypical seek times Seek timeStart/stop times Seek times msec ReadPower specifications Conducted noise Typical current profileVoltage tolerance Active mode Power-management modesPower management modes Idle modeEnvironmental specifications Nonoperating shock ShockOperating shock VibrationElectromagnetic immunity Drive A-weighted Sound Power Levels SWL, BAAcoustics Test for Prominent Discrete Tones PDTsMeasurement type Specification ReliabilityElectromagnetic compatibility Safety certificationAgency certification Korean RRLFCC verification European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Environmental protectionCorrosive environment China Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS DirectivePipeline HD Mini Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. a Configuring and mounting the drive Handling and static-discharge precautionsConfiguring the drive Serial ATA cables and connectorsDrive mounting Top cover stiffness/deflectionMeasurements shown in are in inches Serial ATA Sata interface Serial ATA connector pin definitionsSignal Segment Pin Function DefinitionPin Function Definition P10 Ground 2nd mate P11 ReservedSupported ATA commands Command name Command code in hex ATA-standard commandsCommand name Command code in hex ATA-standard security commands Identify Device command Word Description ValueXx07H Description if bit is set to Bit Pipeline HD Mini Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. a Set Features command Set Features command valuesA.R.T. commands 3 S.M.A.R.T. commandsCode in features register A.R.T. command Pipeline HD Mini Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. a Presales Support Seagate Technology support servicesTechnical Support Data Recovery Services Authorized Service Centers Warranty ServiceData Recovery Services Call Center Toll-free Direct dial Index ITE TPI Pipeline HD Mini Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. a Page Seagate Technology LLC

ST91603110CS, ST9250311CS specifications

The Seagate ST9250311CS and ST9160311CS are notable hard drives in the field of data storage, specifically designed for reliability and performance in a range of applications, including consumer electronics and personal computing.

The ST9250311CS is a 250GB Serial ATA hard drive, while the ST9160311CS offers a larger capacity of 160GB, both providing a balance of speed and efficiency for users seeking dependable storage solutions. These drives are built to meet the demands of today’s digital content, offering ample storage for photos, videos, music, and applications.

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