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Caution. The drive motor must come to a complete stop prior to changing the plane of operation. This time is required to insure data integrity.

6.2.4S.M.A.R.T.

S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. This technology is intended to recognize conditions that indicate imminent drive failure and is designed to provide sufficient warning of a failure to allow you to back up the data before an actual failure occurs.

Note. The drive’s firmware monitors specific attributes for degradation over time but can’t predict instanta- neous drive failures.

Each monitored attribute has been selected to monitor a specific set of failure conditions in the operating per- formance of the drive and the thresholds are optimized to minimize “false” and “failed” predictions.

Controlling S.M.A.R.T.

The operating mode of S.M.A.R.T. is controlled by the DEXCPT and PERF bits on the Informational Exceptions Control mode page (1Ch). Use the DEXCPT bit to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. feature. Setting the DEX- CPT bit disables all S.M.A.R.T. functions. When enabled, S.M.A.R.T. collects on-line data as the drive performs normal read and write operations. When the PERF bit is set, the drive is considered to be in “On-line Mode Only” and will not perform off-line functions.

You can measure off-line attributes and force the drive to save the data by using the Rezero Unit command. Forcing S.M.A.R.T. resets the timer so that the next scheduled interrupt is in one hour.

You can interrogate the drive through the host to determine the time remaining before the next scheduled mea- surement and data logging process occurs. To accomplish this, issue a Log Sense command to log page 0x3E. This allows you to control when S.M.A.R.T. interruptions occur. Forcing S.M.A.R.T. with the RTZ command resets the timer.

Performance impact

S.M.A.R.T. attribute data is saved to the disc so that the events that caused a predictive failure can be recre- ated. The drive measures and saves parameters once every one hour subject to an idle period on the drive interfaces. The process of measuring off-line attribute data and saving data to the disc is interruptable. The maximum on-line only processing delay is summarized below:

Maximum processing delay

 

 

On-line only delay

Fully-enabled delay

 

DEXCPT = 0, PERF = 1

DEXCPT = 0, PERF = 0

S.M.A.R.T. delay times

233 ms

560 ms

Reporting control

Reporting is controlled by the MRIE bits in the Informational Exceptions Control mode page (1Ch). An exam- ple, if the MRIE is set to one, the firmware will issue to the host an 01-5D00 sense code. The FRU field con- tains the type of predictive failure that occurred. 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.

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Contents ST32000446SS ST31000426SS ST3500416SS Standard Models Self-Encrypting Drive ModelsSED Fips 140-2 Models Revision history Contents Defect and error management InstallationAbout Fips About self-encrypting drives Interface requirementsPower Constellation ES Series SAS Product Manual, Rev. E List of Figures Constellation ES Series SAS Product Manual, Rev. E Seagate Technology support services Seagate Online Support and ServicesScope Applicable standards and reference documentation StandardsElectromagnetic compatibility Electromagnetic susceptibilityElectromagnetic compliance Electromagnetic compliance for the European UnionAustralian C-Tick Korean KCCReference documents European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHSGeneral description Standard features Media descriptionPerformance ReliabilityFormatted capacities Programmable drive capacityFactory-installed options Performance characteristics Internal drive characteristicsSeek performance characteristics Access timeGeneral performance characteristics Start/stop timePrefetch/multi-segmented cache control Cache operationCaching write data Prefetch operationReliability specifications Error ratesRecoverable Errors Unrecoverable ErrorsReliability and service Seek errorsInterface errors Preventive maintenance4 S.M.A.R.T Controlling S.M.A.R.TPerformance impact Reporting controlTemperature Log Page 0Dh Parameter Code Description Predictive failuresThermal monitor State of the drive prior to testing Drive Self Test DSTDST failure definition ImplementationShort and extended tests Short test Function Code 001bExtended test Function Code 010b Log page entriesProduct warranty ShippingProduct repair and return information Physical/electrical specifications PowerChoiceTM power managementPowerChoice modes AC power requirements DC power requirementsConstellation ES Series SAS Product Manual, Rev. E Constellation ES Series SAS Product Manual, Rev. E Page General DC power requirement notes Power sequencingConducted noise immunity Current profiles TB model current profilesConstellation ES Series SAS Product Manual, Rev. E GB model current profiles Power dissipation 2TB models in 3Gb operation2TB models in 6Gb operation 1TB models in 3Gb operation 1TB models in 6Gb operation ST3500414SS CURRENT/POWER vs Throughput SAS 3.0GB 500GB models in 3Gb operationOs per Second 500GB models in 6Gb operation Temperature a. Operating Environmental limitsRelative humidity Effective altitude sea level a. Operating Shock and vibrationShock Recommended mounting Air cleanliness Vibration a. Operating-normalAcoustics Corrosive environmentElectromagnetic susceptibility Mechanical specifications Mounting configuration dimensionsAbout Fips PurposeLevel 2 security Controlled access Admin SPAbout self-encrypting drives Data encryptionDefault password Random number generator RNGDrive locking Data bandsAuthenticated firmware download Power requirementsSupported commands Cryptographic eraseDefect and error management Drive internal defects/errorsDrive error recovery procedures SAS system errors Background Media Scan Media Pre-ScanDeferred Auto-Reallocation Idle Read After Write Installation Drive orientationCooling Air flowDrive mounting GroundingSAS features Interface requirementsDual port support Scsi commands supported Supported commandsSupported commands Supported commands Supported commands Mode Sense data Inquiry dataConstellation ES inquiry data Page Mode Sense data changeable and default values for 2TB drives Mode Sense data changeable and default values for 1TB drives 3a 38 60 30 00 00 02 Miscellaneous operating features and conditions Miscellaneous featuresMiscellaneous status SAS physical interface Datum B Section C C Section a a Physical characteristics Connector requirementsElectrical description Pin descriptionsSignal characteristics PowerSAS transmitters and receivers Ready LED OutSAS-2 Specification Compliance LED drive signalDifferential signals General interface characteristicsIndex NumericsKCC Msid Mtbf See also cooling Page Constellation ES Series SAS Product Manual, Rev. E Page Seagate Technology LLC

ST3500414SS, ST3500415SS, ST32000445SS, ST31000425SS, ST32000446SS specifications

Seagate, a leader in data storage solutions, has introduced a range of high-capacity and reliable hard drives designed for enterprise environments, including the Seagate ST31000424SS, ST3500416SS, ST31000426SS, ST32000444SS, and ST32000446SS. Each of these models is built with an emphasis on performance, endurance, and advanced data protection technologies, catering to mission-critical applications and data-intensive workloads.

The ST31000424SS is a 1TB drive designed for servers and data centers. It offers a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a 6 Gb/s SATA interface, ensuring quick data access and transfer rates. With a 64MB cache buffer, the ST31000424SS provides enhanced read/write performance, making it suitable for applications that demand quick responses from the storage subsystem.

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The ST32000444SS and ST32000446SS represent Seagate's commitment to higher capacities, with both offering 2TB of storage. They both feature 7,200 RPM speeds, 6 Gb/s SATA interfaces, and 64MB cache buffers, catering to high-demand environments such as cloud storage and data analytics. The drives also integrate advanced error recovery and data integrity features, ensuring the protection of sensitive data, which is vital for enterprise users.

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