Seagate ST3000NC002, ST1000NC001 Handling and static-discharge precautions, Configuring the drive

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3.0Configuring and Mounting the Drive

This section contains the specifications and instructions for configuring and mounting the drive.

3.1Handling and static-discharge precautions

After unpacking, and before installation, the drive may be exposed to potential handling and electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazards. Observe the following standard handling and static-discharge precautions:

Caution

•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 by its edges or frame only.

•The drive is extremely 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.

3.2Configuring the drive

Each drive on the SATA interface connects point-to-point with the SATA host adapter. There is no master/slave relationship because each drive is considered a master in a point-to-point relationship. 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. Both drives behave as if they are Device 0 (master) devices.

3.3SATA cables and connectors

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 connector 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 6.

Figure 6 Attaching SATA cabling

Signal connector

Power connector

Signal cable

Power cable

Each cable is keyed to ensure correct orientation. Constellation CS Serial ATA drives support latching SATA connectors.

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Contents ConstellationCS Serial ATA Document Revision History Revision Date Description of ChangeContents Sata Interface Figures Seagate Technology Support Services Introduction About the Sata interface Drive Specifications Specification summary tablesModel Formatted capacity Guaranteed sectors Bytes per sector Formatted capacityLBA mode Default logical geometryPhysical characteristics LBA modePower specifications Power consumptionSeek time Start/stop times3TB Drive DC power requirements Peak operating current sequential writeTypical current profiles 3TB model current profile 2TB model current profile 1TB model current profile Conducted noise Voltage tolerancePower-management modes Power modes Heads Spindle BufferPower Condition Name Power Condition ID Description Extended Power Conditions PowerChoiceTMPowerChoice is invoked using one of two methods Power Condition Name Manufacturer Default Timer Values EPC Subcommands DescriptionsPowerChoice Supported Extended Power Condition Indentifiers Power Condition Power Condition Name IdentifiersAmbient temperature Environmental limitsHumidity OperatingAltitude ShockVibration Non-operatingTest for Prominent Discrete Tones PDTs AcousticsElectromagnetic immunity Agency certification Safety certification Electromagnetic compatibilityKorean RRL FCC verificationAustralian C-Tick N176 Product warranty Environmental protectionChina Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive Corrosive environmentStorage ShippingProduct repair and return information Configuring the drive Handling and static-discharge precautionsSata cables and connectors Mounting dimensions Drive mountingPower requirements ATA Security Erase Unit Command on SED Sata drivesSanitize Feature Set on SED Drives Data encryptionSata Interface Hot-Plug compatibilitySata device plug connector pin definitions Sata connector pin definitionsSupported ATA commands Command name Command code in hexF1H Identify Device command Word Description ValueBit Word 69-74Smart error login is supported Set Features command 0CH3 S.M.A.R.T. commands Code in features register A.R.T. commandIndex Constellation CS Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. CConstellation CS Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C Constellation CS Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C Seagate Technology LLC Americas
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