Seagate ST3250311SV, ST3500410SV manual About the Serial ATA interface

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1.1About the Serial ATA interface

The Serial ATA interface provides several advantages over the traditional (parallel) ATA interface. The primary advantages include:

•Easy installation and configuration with true plug-and-play connectivity. It is not necessary to set any jump- ers or other configuration options.

•Thinner and more flexible cabling for improved enclosure airflow and ease of installation.

•Scalability to higher performance levels.

In addition, Serial ATA makes the transition from parallel ATA easy by providing legacy software support. Serial ATA was designed to allow you to install a Serial ATA host adapter and Serial ATA disc drive in your current system and expect all of your existing applications to work as normal.

The Serial ATA interface connects each disc drive in a point-to-point configuration with the Serial ATA host adapter. There is no master/slave relationship with Serial ATA devices like there is with parallel ATA. If two drives are attached on one Serial ATA host adapter, the host operating system views the two devices as if they were both “masters” on two separate ports. This essentially means both drives behave as if they are Device 0 (master) devices.

Note. The host adapter may, optionally, emulate a master/slave environment to host software where two devices on separate Serial ATA ports are represented to host software as a Device 0 (master) and Device 1 (slave) accessed at the same set of host bus addresses. A host adapter that emulates a master/slave environment manages two sets of shadow registers. This is not a typical Serial ATA environment.

The Serial ATA host adapter and drive share the function of emulating parallel ATA device behavior to provide backward compatibility with existing host systems and software. The Command and Control Block registers, PIO and DMA data transfers, resets, and interrupts are all emulated.

The Serial ATA host adapter contains a set of registers that shadow the contents of the traditional device regis- ters, referred to as the Shadow Register Block. All Serial ATA devices behave like Device 0 devices. For addi- tional information about how Serial ATA emulates parallel ATA, refer to the “Serial ATA International Organization: Serial ATA Revision 2.6”. The specification can be downloaded from www.sata-io.org.

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Contents SV35.5 Series Sata ST31000525SV ST3500410SV ST3250311SVRevision history Revision Date Sheets affected or commentsContents SV35.5 Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C Attaching Sata cabling . Mounting dimensions List of FiguresPage Introduction About the Serial ATA interface Drive specifications Specification summary tablesDrive specifications summary for 1 Tbyte models Drive specification ST31000525SVWill display the warranty information for your drive Drive specifications summary for 500 and 250 Gbyte models Drive specification ST3500410SV ST3250311SVSV35.5 Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C Default logical geometry LBA modeFormatted capacity Recording and interface technologyStart/stop times Physical characteristicsSeek time Power specifications Power-management modes Active modeIdle mode Sleep modeEnvironmental specifications Shock Operating shockNonoperating shock Disk models VibrationDrive A-weighted Sound Power Levels SWL, BA Acoustics emissionsElectromagnetic immunity Test for Prominent Discrete Tones PDTsSafety certification ReliabilityAgency certification Electromagnetic compatibilityFCC verification Korean RRLAustralian C-Tick N176 Environmental protection Corrosive environmentSV35.5 Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C Configuring and mounting the drive Handling and static-discharge precautionsConfiguring the drive Serial ATA cables and connectorsMounting dimensions Drive mountingSV35.5 Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C Serial ATA Sata interface Hot-Plug compatibilitySerial ATA device plug connector pin definitions Serial ATA connector pin definitionsSignal Pin Function DefinitionCommand name Command code in hex Supported ATA commandsSupported ATA commands F3H Identify Device command Word Description ValueXx07H Description if bit is set to Bit Word Bit WordSV35.5 Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C Set Features command Set Features command valuesCode in features register A.R.T. command 3 S.M.A.R.T. commandsM.A.R.T. commands Technical Support Seagate Technology support servicesPresales Support Data Recovery Services Call Center Toll-free Direct dial Warranty ServiceData Recovery Services Authorized Service Centers Index ITE Page SV35.5 Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C Page Seagate Technology LLC
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ST3500410SV, ST3250311SV specifications

Seagate, a stalwart name in the data storage industry, offers a range of hard disk drives that cater to various needs and applications. Three notable models are the ST3250311SV, ST3500410SV, and ST31000525SV, each designed with unique characteristics and features suitable for diverse environments, from personal computing to enterprise storage solutions.

The ST3250311SV is a 250GB SATA drive that operates at 7200 RPM, providing a solid balance of performance and capacity. One of its main features is its 8MB cache, which enhances read and write speeds, making it suitable for high-demand applications like gaming and multimedia. The drive is also designed with Seagate's advanced data protection technologies, including an intelligent error recovery system that serves to minimize data loss and increase reliability during operation.

Next in line, the ST3500410SV offers a larger capacity of 500GB, making it an excellent choice for users who require more storage. Like its counterpart, it operates at 7200 RPM but is equipped with a 16MB cache for even better performance. The drive is built on Seagate's perpendicular recording technology, which increases storage density and improves data integrity. The ST3500410SV is particularly well-suited for server environments, where reliability and speed are critical. Its advanced power management features help reduce energy consumption, making it a more eco-friendly option for data centers.

Finally, the ST31000525SV provides an impressive 1TB of storage capacity, leveraging the same 7200 RPM speed and 32MB cache as its predecessors. This model exemplifies Seagate's focus on enhancing user experiences with greater storage and quicker access times, fulfilling the demands of both consumer and enterprise markets. With features like S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology), this drive helps users keep tabs on their drive's health and performance, anticipating potential failures and ensuring data security.

In summary, the Seagate ST3250311SV, ST3500410SV, and ST31000525SV drives showcase a range of capacities and features aimed at meeting the needs of today’s data-driven world. From gaming and personal use to demanding enterprise applications, these hard drives combine speed, reliability, and advanced technologies to deliver outstanding performance and data protection. Their robust design and efficient power management reinforce Seagate's commitment to innovation and sustainability in data storage solutions.
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