Seagate ST973402SS Reporting control, Determining rate, Predictive failures, Thermal monitor

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Reporting control

Reporting is controlled by the MRIE bits in the Informational Exceptions Control mode page (1Ch). Subject to the reporting method, the firmware will issue to the host an 01-5Dxx sense code. The error code is preserved through bus resets and power cycles.

Determining rate

S.M.A.R.T. monitors the rate at which errors occur and signals a predictive failure if the rate of degraded errors increases to an unacceptable level. To determine rate, error events are logged and compared to the number of total operations for a given attribute. The interval defines the number of operations over which to measure the rate. The counter that keeps track of the current number of operations is referred to as the Interval Counter.

S.M.A.R.T. measures error rates. All errors for each monitored attribute are recorded. A counter keeps track of the number of errors for the current interval. This counter is referred to as the Failure Counter.

Error rate is the number of errors per operation. The algorithm that S.M.A.R.T. uses to record rates of error is to set thresholds for the number of errors and their interval. If the number of errors exceeds the threshold before the interval expires, the error rate is considered to be unacceptable. If the number of errors does not exceed the threshold before the interval expires, the error rate is considered to be acceptable. In either case, the inter- val and failure counters are reset and the process starts over.

Predictive failures

S.M.A.R.T. signals predictive failures when the drive is performing unacceptably for a period of time. The firm- ware keeps a running count of the number of times the error rate for each attribute is unacceptable. To accom- plish this, a counter is incremented each time the error rate is unacceptable and decremented (not to exceed zero) whenever the error rate is acceptable. If the counter continually increments such that it reaches the pre- dictive threshold, a predictive failure is signaled. This counter is referred to as the Failure History Counter. There is a separate Failure History Counter for each attribute.

5.2.5Thermal monitor

Savvio drives implement a temperature warning system which:

1.Signals the host if the temperature exceeds a value which would threaten the drive.

2.Signals the host if the temperature exceeds a user-specified value.

3.Saves a S.M.A.R.T. data frame on the drive which exceeds the threatening temperature value.

A temperature sensor monitors the drive temperature and issues a warning over the interface when the tem- perature exceeds a set threshold. The temperature is measured at power-up and then at ten-minute intervals after power-up.

The thermal monitor system generates a warning code of 01-0B01 when the temperature exceeds the speci- fied limit in compliance with the SCSI standard. The drive temperature is reported in the FRU code field of mode sense data. You can use this information to determine if the warning is due to the temperature exceeding the drive threatening temperature or the user-specified temperature.

This feature is controlled by the Enable Warning (EWasc) bit, and the reporting mechanism is controlled by the Method of Reporting Informational Exceptions field (MRIE) on the Informational Exceptions Control (IEC) mode page (1Ch).

The current algorithm implements two temperature trip points. The first trip point is set at 65°C which is the maximum temperature limit according to the drive specification. The second trip point is user-selectable using the Log Select command. The reference temperature parameter in the temperature log page (see Table 11)

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Contents Savvio 10K.2 SAS ST9146802SS ST973402SSPage Contents Seagate Technology support services Defect and error managementInstallation Interface requirementsList of Figures Savvio 10K.2 SAS disc drivePage Scope Savvio 10K.2 SAS disc driveSavvio 10K.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. D Electromagnetic compatibility Applicable standards and reference documentationStandards Electromagnetic susceptibilityAustralian C-Tick Electromagnetic complianceElectromagnetic compliance for the European Union Korean MICReference documents European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHSSavvio 10K.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. D General description Performance Standard featuresMedia description Formatted capacities Factory-installed accessoriesReliability Programmable drive capacityFactory-installed options Seek performance characteristics Performance characteristicsInternal drive characteristics Access timeFormat command execution time for 512-byte sectors minutes General performance characteristicsCache operation Start/stop timePrefetch/multi-segmented cache control Caching write data Prefetch operationPage Savvio 10K.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. D Recoverable Errors Reliability specificationsError rates Unrecoverable ErrorsInterface errors Reliability and serviceSeek errors Preventive maintenancePerformance impact 4 S.M.A.R.TControlling S.M.A.R.T MillisecondsPredictive failures Reporting controlDetermining rate Thermal monitorDST failure definition Temperature Log Page 0Dh Parameter Code DescriptionDrive Self Test DST ImplementationShort and extended tests State of the drive prior to testingInvoking DST Short test Function Code 001bAbort Product warrantyLog page entries ShippingProduct repair and return information DC power requirements Physical/electrical specificationsAC power requirements ST9146802SS DC power requirementsST973402SS Gbit mode Amps ST973402SS DC power requirementsGeneral DC power requirement notes Current profiles Power sequencingConducted noise immunity ST973402SS current profile ST973402SS in 3 Gbit operation Power dissipationST9146802SS in 3 Gbit operation Temperature Environmental limitsShock and vibration Relative humidityEffective altitude sea level ShockPackage size Packaged/product weight Drop height Recommended mountingCorrosive environment Air cleanlinessVibration Acoustics Mechanical specifications Mounting configuration dimensionsSavvio 10K.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. D Drive error recovery procedures Defect and error managementDrive internal defects/errors Page SAS system errors Background Media ScanIdle Read After Write Media Pre-ScanDeferred Auto-Reallocation Installation Drive orientationCooling Air flowDrive mounting GroundingSavvio 10K.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. D SAS features Interface requirementsDual port support Command name Command code Supported Scsi commands supportedCommands supported by Savvio SAS family drive Commands supported by Savvio SAS family drive Commands supported by Savvio SAS family drive Commands supported by Savvio SAS family drive Savvio inquiry data Mode Sense dataInquiry data Bytes Data hexPage Mode Data Header 08 8b b9 98 00 00 02 Supported Feature or condition Miscellaneous operating features and conditionsMiscellaneous features Miscellaneous statusSAS physical interface Datum B Section C C Section a a Electrical description Physical characteristicsConnector requirements Pin descriptionsSAS transmitters and receivers Signal characteristicsPower Ready LED OutGeneral interface characteristics LED drive signalDifferential signals Eye masks Eye masks overviewReceive eye mask Jitter tolerance masksJitter Peak-toSinusoidal Frequency in kHzTransmitter signal characteristics Signal characteristica Units GbpsMaximum allowable jitter Receiver signal characteristicsSignal characteristic Units Gbps Gbps m, n Deterministic jitterqCompliant jitter test pattern Cjtpat Impedance specificationsReceiver jitter tolerance Impedance requirements Sheet 1Electrical TxRx connections Transmitter characteristicsImpedance requirements Sheet 2 = -5,437dB Tctf Receiver characteristics ISI loss example at 1.5 GbpsPresales Support Seagate Technology support servicesInternet Technical SupportData Recovery Services Call Center Toll-free Direct dial Warranty ServiceData Recovery Services Authorized Service Centers Index NumericsPage SAS See also cooling Page Seagate Technology LLC
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ST973402SS, ST9146802SS specifications

The Seagate ST973402SS and ST9146802SS are high-performance, enterprise-grade hard drives designed to meet the demanding needs of data-intensive applications. These drives are part of Seagate's Savvio and Barracuda product lines, aimed specifically at businesses and institutions requiring reliability, speed, and efficiency in storage solutions.

The ST973402SS is a 73GB, 2.5-inch hard drive, while the ST9146802SS offers a larger capacity of 146GB. Both models utilize a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, which significantly enhances their ability to handle fast data read and write operations. This speed ensures reduced latency and improved overall performance, making them ideal for environments where rapid access to data is crucial.

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