Seagate ST3500841SCE, ST3120213SCE, ST3160212SCE, ST3250824SCE, ST3200827SCE manual Introduction

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1.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate DB35.2 Serial ATA (SATA) model drives:

•ST3500841SCE

•ST3400833SCE

•ST3300822SCE

•ST3250824SCE

•ST3200827SCE

•ST3160212SCE

•ST3120213SCE

•ST3802110SCE

These drives provide the following key features:

•Minimal acoustics for consumer storage usage profile.

•Bedroom quiet performance.

•Optimized power for consumer storage devices.

•Spinup current limited to a maximum of 2 amps.

•7,200 RPM spindle speed.

•8 Mbyte buffer: ST3500841SCE, ST3400833SCE, ST3300822SCE, ST3250824SCE, and ST3200827SCE.

•2 Mbyte buffer: ST3160212SCE, ST3120213SCE, and ST3802110SCE.

•High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).

•Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads.

•Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.

•State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.

•Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.

•350 Gs nonoperating shock.

•Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.

•SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.

•Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.

DB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C

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Contents DB35.2 Serial ATA Page Contents DB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C List of Figures Page Introduction About the Serial ATA interface Specification summaries Drive specificationsDrive specification ST3500841SCE ST3400833SCE Drive specifications for 500 and 400 Gbyte modelsBe asked to provide the drive serial number, model number or Drive specification ST3300822SCE ST3250824SCE ST3200827SCE Drive specifications for 300, 250 and 200 Gbyte modelsDrive specifications for 300, 250 and 200 Gbyte models Drive specification ST3160212SCE ST3120213SCE ST3802110SCE Drive specifications for 160, 120, and 80 Gbyte modelsDrive specifications for 160, 120, and 80 Gbyte models Recording and interface technology Default logical geometryLBA mode Formatted capacityDB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C Typical seek times msec Read Write Physical characteristicsDrive specification Seek timeStart/stop times Power specificationsTypical current profiles DC power requirementsSleep mode Power-management modesActive mode Idle modeEnvironmental specifications Operating vibration AcousticsNonoperating shock VibrationPerformance Reference Test Description Level Standard Electromagnetic immunityReliability Radio frequency environmentsKorean RRL Safety certificationAgency certification Electromagnetic compatibilityEuropean Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Environmental protectionAustralian C-Tick N176 FCC verificationCorrosive environment DB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C Handling and static-discharge precautions Configuring and mounting the driveBreather filter hole location Breather filter hole precautionsSerial ATA cables and connectors Configuring the driveDrive mounting Mounting dimensions-top, side and end viewHot-Plug compatibility Serial ATA Sata interfacePin Function Definition Serial ATA device plug connector pin definitionsSerial ATA connector pin definitions SignalSupported ATA commands Supported ATA commandsCommand name Command code in hex F4H Word Description Value Identify Device commandXx07H Bit Word Description if bit is set to Bit WordSet Features command values Set Features commandA.R.T. commands 3 S.M.A.R.T. commandsCode in features register A.R.T. command DB35.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C Presales Support InternetTechnical Support Data Recovery Services Authorized Service Centers Warranty ServiceData Recovery Services Call Center Toll-free Direct dial Index Pcba Sata Page Page Seagate Technology LLC