Seagate ST3400832ACE, ST3200826ACE, ST3250823ACE, ST3300831ACE manual Introduction, DB35 Series

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1.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate® DB35 model drives:

DB35 Series

•ST3400832ACE

•ST3300831ACE

•ST3250823ACE

•ST3200826ACE

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 on: ST3400832ACE, ST3300831ACE, ST3250823ACE and ST3200826ACE.

•High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5.

•Tunneling Giant magnetoresistive (TGMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, which provide the drives with increased areal density.

•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.

•Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.

•Support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select (CSEL).

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

•The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense, and Diagnostic Defense, offers the industry’s most comprehensive protection for disc drives.

DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B

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Contents DB35 Series Page DB35 Series Page Revision status summary sheet DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Contents DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B List of Figures Viii DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B DB35 Series IntroductionDB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Drive specifications Drive specificationsSpecification summary table Altitude, nonoperating To 12,192 m Below mean sea level, max Recording and interface technology LBA modeFormatted capacity Typical seek times Physical characteristicsSeek time Start/stop timesPower specifications Voltage tolerance Typical current profileConducted noise Environmental specifications Altitude Temperature gradientWet bulb temperature Humidity Relative humidityOperating acoustics AcousticsElectromagnetic immunity Nonoperating vibrationElectromagnetic compatibility Safety certificationReliability Agency certificationEuropean Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Environmental protectionAustralian C-Tick N176 FCC verificationDB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Handling and static discharge precautions Configuring and mounting the driveBreather filter hole location Breather filter hole precautionsCable-select option Jumper settingsMaster/slave configuration Drive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slaveUltra ATA/100 cable Drive mountingMounting dimensions-top, side and end view DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B ATA interface ATA interface signals and connector pinsCommand name Command code in hex Supported ATA commandsF6H Word Description Value Identify Device commandXxxxH Description if bit is set to Bit Word 4 S.M.A.R.T. commands Set Features commandCode in features Register A.R.T. command Technical Support Seagate Technology support servicesInternet MySeagate Reseller.seagate.com Presales SupportAuthorized Service Centers Warranty ServiceCall Center Toll-free Direct dial FAX / E-mail Call Center Toll-free Direct dialAmericas +1-405-324-47301 +1-405-324-4704 Americas SEAGATE2 +1-405-324-47002 +1-405-324-3339Toll-Free Support Numbers FAX Services-All Europe toll callCall Center Presales and Technical Support Warranty Service Asia/Pacific Support Services DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Numerics IndexPage Page DB35 Series Product Manual, Rev. B Page Seagate Technology LLC