Seagate U Series 9 CE manual ATA interface signals and connector pins

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4.0ATA 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.

You can use a daisy-chain cable to connect two drives to a single AT host bus. For detailed information about the ATA interface, refer to the draft of AT Attachment with Packet Interface Extension (ATA/ATAPI-6), NCITS T13 1410D, subsequently referred to as the Draft ATA-6 Standard.

4.1ATA interface signals and connector pins

Figure 1 on page 22 summarizes the signals on the ATA interface connector that the drive supports. For a detailed description of these signals, refer to the Draft ATA-6 Standard.

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Contents Series 9 ce Page Series 9 ce Page Revision status summary sheet Page Contents Series 9 ce Product Manual, Rev. F List of Figures Viii Series 9 ce Product Manual, Rev. F Introduction Series 9 ce Product Manual, Rev. F Specification summary table Drive specificationsSeries 9 ce Product Manual, Rev. F Physical organization Default logical geometryLBA mode Formatted capacityStart/stop times Physical characteristicsPower specifications Seek timeRead/write power and current Power consumptionSpinup power Seek modeTypical 5V startup and operation current profile Typical current profileSleep mode Power-management modesActive mode Idle modeEnvironmental specifications Acoustics Reliability Electromagnetic immunityFluid Dynamic Bearing FDB motor acoustics Agency certification Page Handling and static discharge precautions Configuring and mounting the driveBreather filter hole location Breather filter hole precautionsCable-select option Jumper settingsMaster/slave configuration Drive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slaveUltra ATA/100 cable Drive mountingMounting dimensions-top, side and end view Series 9 ce Product Manual, Rev. F ATA interface ATA interface signals and connector pinsO pins and supported ATA signals Command name Command code in hex ATA-standard commands Supported ATA commandsCommand name Command code in hex Word Description Value Identify Device commandXx07H Description if bit is set to Bit Word 0CH Set Features commandCode in features Register A.R.T. command 4 S.M.A.R.T. commandsSeries 9 ce Product Manual, Rev. F Technical Support Seagate Technology support servicesInternet MySeagate Reseller.seagate.com Presales SupportAuthorized Service Centers Warranty ServiceCall Center Toll-free Direct dial FAX / Internet Call Center Toll-free Direct dialAmericas +1-405-324-47301 +1-405-324-4704 Americas SEAGATE2 +1-405-324-47003 +1-405-324-4702Call Center Presales and Technical Support Warranty Service FAX Services-All Europe toll callToll-Free Support Numbers Asia/Pacific Support Services Series 9 ce Product Manual, Rev. F Numerics IndexPage Page Series 9 ce Product Manual, Rev. F Page Seagate Technology LLC

U Series 9 CE specifications

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