Seagate ST9146853SS, ST9300653SS, ST9300553SS, ST9300453SS Standard features, Media description

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4.1Standard features

Savvio drives have the following standard features:

•Perpendicular recording technology

•1.5 / 3 / 6 Gb Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface

•Integrated dual port SAS controller supporting the SCSI protocol

•Support for SAS expanders and fanout adapters

•Firmware downloadable using the SAS interface

•128-deep task set (queue)

•Supports up to 32 initiators

•Jumperless configuration

•User-selectable logical block size (512, 520, 524, or 528 bytes per logical block)

•Industry standard SFF 2.5-in dimensions

•Programmable logical block reallocation scheme

•Flawed logical block reallocation at format time

•Programmable auto write and read reallocation

•Reallocation of defects on command (Post Format)

•ECC maximum burst correction length of 520 bits

•No preventive maintenance or adjustments required

•Dedicated head landing zone and automatic shipping lock

•Embedded servo design

•Automatic shipping lock

•Self diagnostics performed when power is applied to the drive

•Zone bit recording (ZBR)

•Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting

•Dynamic spindle brake

•64MB data buffer (see Section 5.5)

•Drive Self Test (DST)

•Background Media Scan (BMS)

•Idle Read After Write (IRAW)

•Power Save

Savvio® 15K.3 SAS Self-Encrypting Drive models have the following additional features:

•Automatic data encryption/decryption

•Controlled access

•Random number generator

•Drive locking

•16 independent data bands

•Cryptographic erase of user data for a drive that will be repurposed or scrapped

•Authenticated firmware download

4.2Media description

The media used on the drive has an aluminum substrate coated with a thin film magnetic material, overcoated with a proprietary protective layer for improved durability and environmental protection.

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Contents ST9300653SSST9300553SS ST9146853SSST9146753SS ST9300453SS ST9146653SSStandard Models Self-Encrypting Drive Models SED FIPS140-2 ModelsPage Contents Defect and error management InstallationAbout Fips About self-encrypting drives Interface requirementsPage Savvio 15K.3 SAS Product Manual, Rev. a List of Figures Page 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 KCCEuropean Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Scsi Commands Reference Manual SAS Interface Manual Reference documentsGeneral description Standard features Media descriptionReliability PerformanceFormatted capacities Factory installed options Programmable drive capacityPerformance characteristics Internal drive characteristicsSeek performance characteristics Access timeGeneral performance characteristics Format command execution timeStart/stop time Prefetch/multi-segmented cache control Cache operationCaching write data Prefetch operationReliability specifications Error ratesRecoverable Errors Unrecoverable ErrorsReliability and service Seek errorsInterface errors Preventive maintenanceMaximum processing delay 4 S.M.A.R.TControlling S.M.A.R.T Performance impactPredictive failures Temperature Log Page 0Dh Parameter Code DescriptionThermal 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 StoragePowerChoiceTM power management Physical/electrical specificationsPowerChoice modes AC power requirements DC power requirements300GB models DC power requirements Regulation146GB models DC power requirements Power sequencing General DC power requirement notesConducted noise immunity Current profiles Current profile for 300GB modelsCurrent profile for 146GB models 300GB models in 6Gb operation Power dissipation300GB models in 3Gb operation 146GB models in 6Gb operation 146GB models in 3Gb operationEnvironmental limits Temperature a. OperatingRelative humidity Shock and vibration Effective altitude sea level a. OperatingShock Vibration a. Operating-normal Recommended mountingCorrosive environment Air cleanlinessAcoustics Mechanical specifications DimensionsPurpose About FipsLevel 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 eraseDrive internal defects/errors Defect and error managementDrive error recovery procedures SAS system errors Background Media ScanDeferred Auto-Reallocation Media Pre-ScanIdle Read After Write Setting and determining the current Type Level Protection Information PILevels of PI Identifying a Protection Information driveInstallation Drive orientationCooling Air flowDrive mounting GroundingSAS features Interface requirementsSupported commands Scsi commands supportedDual port support Supported commands Supported commands Supported commands Inquiry data Mode Sense dataSavvio inquiry data Page Mode Data Header Mode Data Header Miscellaneous features Miscellaneous operating features and conditionsMiscellaneous 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 NumericsPage Msid Mtbf See also cooling Page Savvio 15K.3 SAS Product Manual, Rev. a