Seagate ST940811A manual Security Erase--ATA security commands, Drive installation, Consumer usage

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3.4.1Drive installation

Upon receipt by the consumer, the drive’s user interface is identical to a Momentus 5400.2 drive. The normal ATA security commands are functioning and available for initialization of the password as follows:

Per normal ATA Security Commands specifications, the drive is unlocked and all ATA security commands and all normal ATA commands may be issued.

1.Consumer accesses the computer manufacturer’s BIOS set-up screen.

2.Consumer selects option to set User Password.

After setting the User password, the drive is now under access control (locked) and will require a password for future accesses.

3.Optional: Consumer selects the option to set the Master password from the BIOS choices.

4.Consumer exits the BIOS settings menu and continues with the boot process.

5.The BIOS enters the Security Freeze Command (F5) prior to exiting the boot sequence.

3.4.2Consumer usage

After initialization, the consumer will just need to enter their User password each time the computer is booted according to the following description:

1.The computer system is turned on or the hardware is reset.

2.The drive reports to the BIOS that it is in the locked state per standard ATA Security Command reporting.

3.The BIOS queries the user for the password.

4.The BIOS supplies the password to the drive using the Security Unlock Command (F2).

5.The drive is unlocked and the BIOS may continue the booting process.

6.The BIOS enters the Security Freeze Lock Command (F5) prior to exiting the boot sequence.

3.5Security Erase--ATA security commands

The Momentus 5400 FDE provides powerful features for cryptographically erasing the drive for disposal or repurposing. The drive uses the ATA Security Erase Prepare (F3) and ATA Security Erase (F4) commands to perform the cryptographic erase.

3.5.1Security Thaw command

Most current laptop/notebook computer BIOS’s issue a Freeze Lock command to the drive during the boot pro- cess. This prevents issuing the ATA Security commands. To allow for secure erase, the Momentus 5400 FDE has a new command named Security Thaw (F7). Issuing the Security Thaw command with either User or Mas- ter password supplied will remove the Freeze Lock from the drive.

3.5.2Security Erase procedure

Using the Security Thaw command and the Security Erase commands, the drive may be cryptographically erased according to the following procedure:

1.Consumer boots up the computer normally according to the Consumer Usage section above.

2.Consumer invokes software or BIOS option for Erase.

3.The software or BIOS queries the user for either the User or Master password.

4.The software or BIOS issues the Security Thaw command (F7) to the drive supplying the given password.

5.The drive removes the Freeze Lock--Security commands may now be issued.

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Contents ST9120826A ST9100826A ST980821A ST960814A ST940811A Momentus5400 FDEPage Contents Compatibility summary Seagate Technology support servicesATA interface List of Figures Momentus 5400 FDE Product Manual, Rev. C System requirements IntroductionAbout Momentus 5400 FDE disc drives Feature listBenefits Drive state upon shipmentPage Momentus 5400 FDE Product Manual, Rev. C Specifications Drive specificationsSpecification summary Specifications LBA mode Default logical geometryFormatted capacity Physical organizationRecording and interface technology Physical characteristicsTechnology Specification Time to ready Seek timeTypical seek times msec Read Write Time to ready Typical Max @ 25CPower specifications Voltage tolerance Typical current profileConducted noise Power management modes Power-management modesActive mode Idle modeEnvironmental specifications Acoustics Performance Reference Test Description Level Standard Electromagnetic immunityElectromagnetic immunity Measurement type Specification Safety certificationReliability Agency certificationFCC verification Korean RRLAustralian C-Tick N176 European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Environmental protectionCorrosive environment Handling and static discharge precautions Configuring and mounting the driveMaster/slave configuration Jumper settingsDrive mounting Cable-select optionMounting dimensions-top, side and end view Momentus 5400 FDE drive label example Drive integrationDrive installation Security Erase--ATA security commandsSecurity Thaw command Security Erase procedureDrive State after security erase Connector signals ATA interface signals and connector pinsConnector Cable Signal Name Contact Conductor Cable Connector Conductor Contact Signal NameLegacy mode -- Multi-word DMA not supported ATA interface specificationsInterrupts Disabled mode nIEN bit PIO Read -- Interrupts Enabled modeATA Security policy exceptions Device 0 only configurationsAdditional technical notes Word ContentATA Security Erase Unit bits Ident Value BIT set Bit Description Drive Trust Mode supportedDrive Trust Identify Full-disc Encryption Identify Full Disc Encryption supportNormal Commands Supported ATA commandsSupported commands Read Multiple EXT SET MAX Unlock Aborted Executable AbortedWord Description Value Identify Device commandXx00H Bit Word Description if bit is set to Bit WordFeatures register values Set Features commandCompatibility summary Installation considerationsTested Bios versions Bios versions testedSystem Compatibility Tested systemsOperating system versions tested Compatibility test configurationsSoftware utilities Operating systems testedThird party software support Internet Seagate Technology support servicesPresales Support Technical SupportData Recovery Services Call Center Toll-free Direct dial Warranty ServiceData Recovery Services Authorized Service Centers Numerics IndexPage Page Momentus 5400 FDE Product Manual, Rev. C Page Seagate Technology LLC

ST940811A, ST960814A, ST9120826A, ST980821A, ST9100826A specifications

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