Seagate 6451, 6450 manual Ca, Cb

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Command name

Command

Parameters used

code (in hex)

FR

SC

SN

CY

DH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify drives

 

EC

n

n

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idle

 

97, E3

n

y

n

n

D

Idle and Set Idle Timer

FA

n

y

n

n

D

Idle Immediate

 

95, F8, E1

n

n

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initialize Drive Parameters

91

n

y

n

n

y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read DMA

 

C8, C9

—

y

y

y

y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read Long

 

22, 23

n

y

y

y

y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read Multiple

 

C4

n

y

y

y

y

Read Sector

 

20, 21

n

y

y

y

y

Read Sector Buffer

 

E4

n

n

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read Verify Sector

 

40, 41

n

y

y

y

y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recalibrate

 

1X

n

n

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seek

 

7X

n

n

y

y

y

Set Features

 

EF

y

n

n

n

D

Set Multiple Mode

 

C6

n

y

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sleep

 

99, E6

n

n

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby

 

96, E2

n

n

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby Immediate

 

94, E0

n

n

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write DMA

 

CA, CB

—

y

y

y

y

Write Long

 

32, 33

n

y

y

y

y

Write Multiple

 

C5

n

y

y

y

y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write Sector

 

30, 31

n

y

y

y

y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write Sector Buffer

 

E8

n

n

n

n

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Product Manual Page Product Manual Page Contents Configuring and mounting the drive Appendix. Timing diagramsATA interface Figures Medalist Pro 6450/6451 Product Manual, Rev. B Introduction Capacity PerformanceEnergy-efficiency Quick specification chart Drive specification ST36450A ST36451AVoltage tolerance including noise +12V Specifications Standard configurationFormatted capacity Functional specifications Physical organizationST36450A ST36451A Physical dimensions Seek timeMultisegmented cache buffer Typical power-up and power-down sequence Start and stop timesPower-up sequence Power-down sequencePower specifications Power management Auto-parkActive mode Idle modeStandby mode Sleep modePower consumption Environmental specifications 1.13.1 Ambient temperatureInput noise Temperature gradient AltitudeRelative humidity Shock and vibrationOverall A-weighted Value Idle AcousticsReliability Agency listingsElectromagnetic Compliance for the European Union FCC verificationPage Sicherheitsanleitung Configuring and mounting the drive Handling and static-discharge precautionsI/O cable and connector Power connectorPart Description Part Description Part numberConnectors Options jumper blockMaster/slave configuration Configuration SettingsAlternate capacity jumper Cable-select optionRemote LED connection Connecting cable-selected drives Mounting the driveMounting dimensions Medalist Pro 6450/6451 Product Manual, Rev. B ATA Interface connector pin assignments ATA InterfaceATA interface connector pin assignments Command set Command name Parameters usedCA, CB Identify drive command ECH Word Description ValueWord Description Value Word Description Value Set Features command EFH Feature ValuePIO and DMA Data-Transfer Modes Upper 5 bitsStandby timer timeout period Sleep command 99H, E6HSector Count Register contents Corresponding timeout period Automatic ReallocationSynchronous DMA Transfer Signal Line Definitions Signal Line Definitions New Definitions Old DefinitionsProtocol Rules Error Register Field/Bit DescriptionAppendix. Timing diagrams Time Description Min MaxProgrammed I/O timing with Iordy TKR Time Description Mode Sustained Synchronous DMA burstPage Page

6451, 6450 specifications

The Seagate 6450 and 6451 series represent a significant advancement in storage technology, designed specifically for high-performance computing demands. With an emphasis on reliability and speed, these models cater to enterprise-level applications, making them an ideal choice for data centers and organizations that require robust storage solutions.

One of the standout features of the Seagate 6450 and 6451 is their capacity. Both models provide extensive storage options, ranging from several terabytes to accommodate large data sets. This capability ensures that organizations can store vast amounts of information without the need for frequent upgrades, a crucial aspect for businesses that experience exponential data growth.

In terms of performance, the Seagate 6450 and 6451 series are built on cutting-edge SATA and SAS interfaces, providing exceptional data transfer speeds. This rapid throughput is essential for applications that require quick access to stored data, such as databases, virtualized environments, and enterprise applications. The drives offer improved IOPS (input/output operations per second), which enhances overall system responsiveness.

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