Seagate STT8000A manual Performance specifications, Feature Specification

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Chapter 2

Specifications

Performance specifications

The following table lists the performance specifications for the STT8000A.

Feature	Specification

Capacity	4.0 gigabytes—900Oe 740' Travan cartridge (uncompressed)
	8.0 gigabytes—900Oe 740’ Travan cartridge (compressed)

Effective backup rate	30 Mbytes/min typical native; 45 Mbytes/min typ. compressed

Data transfer rate	300 / 450 / 600 Kbytes per second FastSense

Tape speed
Read/Write	33, 51, 77 ips
Search/Rewind	90 ips maximum

Recording method	Serpentine

Recording format	QIC-3095-MC

Recording code	1,7 RLL

Error recovery	Reed Solomon ECC

Recording unrecoverable	Less than 1 in 1015 data bits
errors

Head configuration	Wide write/narrow read

Recording media	900-Oe 740' Travan TR-5

Cartridge size	3.2 in. x 2.4 in. x 0.4 in. (81 mm x 61 mm)

Data density	67,733 bits per inch

Tracks	72 data tracks, one (1) directory track

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Contents STT8000A Atapi Minicartridge Drive Product Manual Page FCC Notice Important Information About This Manual Table of Contents Atapi interface Tape format Glossary Acronyms and measurements Introduction Drive overviewSTT8000A internal drive without mounting brackets Features Typical system configurations Minicartridge technology overviewFlash Eeprom SoftwareReferences About this manual Chapter Title DescriptionSpecifications Physical specificationsOverview STT8000A 3.5-Inch mount general dimensions Power specifications Specification MeasurementPerformance specifications Feature SpecificationSpecification Operational Non-operational Environmental requirementsReliability Mean-Time-Between FailuresMean-Time-To-Repair Recommended tapes Tape capacities and formatsRegulatory compliance TUV & IEC-RHEINLANDBefore you begin InstallationIntroduction Handling guidelinesSetting jumpers Jumper block and jumper settingsInstalling the drive Aligning the drive in the computerMounting dimensions Mounting holes on internal drive without mounting brackets ATA-2 Interface pin assignments Pin Assignment Description SourceREQ Chapter Installation Drive operation and maintenance Front panel LEDUsing Travan cartridges Loading and unloading cartridgesSetting the write-protect switch Travan cartridge write-protect switch-locked positionLoading revised firmware via Seagate firmware cartridge Care and maintenance of the drive and cartridges Caring for tape cartridgesCaring for the drive Capstan Tape Head Troubleshooting Chapter ATA-2 Signals Atapi interfaceATA-2 Interface ATA registers AbrtBits Mnemonic Description Supported ATA Commands Previous Cmd Int ReasonFeature Number Set Feature Commands Atapi Identify Device A1h Atapi Packet Command A0h Atapi interface DSCErase command Inquiry command Bit ByteLoad/Unload command Locate command Log Select command Log Sense command Error Counter Page Read Following table presents the Error Counter Page layoutTape Capacity Page Code Following table presents the Tape Capacity Page layoutMode Select command Mode Sense command Code DescriptionMode Parameter Header Mode Block DescriptorMode Medium Partition Mode Capabilities and Mechanical StatusMode Tape Parameters Read command Read Position command Following table describes the Read Position layoutChapter Atapi Interface Request Sense command Following table describes the Request Sense layout Rewind command Space command Test Unit Ready command Write command Write Filemark command Write Buffer download microcode command Tape format Tape partitioningTrack positions Track numbering Track formatFrames General track layout Tape reference servo pattern BlocksWrite equalization RandomizationChapter Tape format Block diagram Theory of operationsCartridge load mechanism Capstan drive motor assemblyMechanics ChassisSensors and switches Control circuitsHead design Media-Travan minicartridges Travan minicartridgeGlossary Appendix a Glossary Glossary Appendix a Glossary Acronyms and measurements Acronyms and abbreviationsLSI Units of measurement Measure MeaningAppendix B Acronyms and Measurements