Samsung M8 manual Description, Introduction

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DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER 2 DESCRIPTION

This chapter summarizes general functions and key features of the Spinpoint M8 hard disk drive, as well as the standards and regulations they meet.

2.1Introduction

The Samsung Spinpoint M8 2.5 inch hard disk drive is high capacity, high performance random access storage device, which uses non-removable 2.5-inch disks as storage media. Each disk incorporates thin film metallic media technology for enhanced performance and reliability. And for each disk surface there is a corresponding movable head actuator assembly to randomly access the data tracks and write or read the user data.

The Spinpoint M8 hard disk drive includes the AT controller embedded in the disk drive PCB electronics. The drive's electrical interface is compatible with all mandatory, optional and vendor-specific commands within the ATA specification.

Drive size conforms to the industry standard 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA 15-pin DC power connector, and the standard SATA 7-pin Interface connector.

The Spinpoint M8 hard disk drive incorporates TuMR head and Noise Predictive PRML (Partial Response Maximum Likelihood) signal processing technologies. These advanced technologies allow for areal density of about 700.0 Gigabits per square inch and storage capacity of over 500.0 Gigabytes per disk.

The heads, disk(s), and actuator housing are environmentally sealed within an aluminum-alloy base and cover. As the disks spin, air circulates within this base and cover, commonly referred to as the head and disk assembly (HDA), through a non-replaceable absolute filter ensuring a contamination free environment for the heads and disks throughout the life of the drive.

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Contents M8 Product Manual Page Table of Contents Servo System Read and Write Operations Read Fpdma Queued 60h Read Log Extended 2Fh Read Long 22h Table of Tables Scope User DefinitionManual Organization Reference SataIntroduction DescriptionKey Features Hardware Requirements Standards and RegulationsSpecification Summary SpecificationsSpecifications Spindle speed RPM RPM ClassLogical Configurations Physical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Physical dimensionsPerformance Specifications Power consumption Power consumptionPower Requirements RatedEnvironmental Specifications Environmental Specifications15.0 Reliability Specifications Space Requirements InstallationMounting Unpacking InstructionsOrientation Mounting DimensionsMounting-Screw Clearance ClearanceCable Connectors VentilationSata Connectivity Serial ATA Management PowerHDD Power, Sata Interface, and Factory Jumper Connector Pin Locations on the Drive Pcba DC Power Connector and SATA-Bus Interface Cable Connections Drive InstallationBase Casting Assembly Head / Disk Assembly HDADC Spindle Motor Assembly Disk Drive OperationCoverAssembly Head Stack Assembly Disk Stack AssemblyVoice Coil Motor and Actuator Latch Assemblies Air Filtration SystemDigital Signal Process and Interface Controller Drive ElectronicsDisk Controller DDR Buffer Control Block Host Interface Control BlockDisk Control Block Disk Ldpc Control BlockFrequency Synthesizer Read/Write IC Power ManagementTime Base Generator Automatic Gain ControlAnalog to Digital Converter ADC and FIR Analog Anti-Aliasing Low Pass FilterServo System Read and Write OperationsRead Channel Firmware Features Write ChannelRead Caching Write Caching Automatic Defect Allocation Defect ManagementMulti-burst ECC Correction SmartSata Terminology Sata II InterfaceSpinpoint M8 Product Manual REV Signal Descriptions Physical Interface Signal Summary2 I/O Register Address When read When writtenControl Block Register Descriptions RegistersFeatures Register and Feature Extended Register Ex F1h Command Block Register DescriptionsError Register Ex F1h Device Control Register ex F6hDevice Register Ex F6h Command Register Ex F7hStatus Register Ex F7h Device Activity Signal Sata II Feature SETStaggered Spin-up Disable Control Auto-Activate in DMA Setup FISPhy. Event Counters Sata Power Management Software Settings PreservationATA Command Descriptions Command TableCommand Code Parameters Check Power Mode E5h Command DescriptionsDevice Configuration Overlay Feature Register Values Device Configuration Overlay B1hCommand Download Micro Code 92hDevice Configuration Identify data structure Word Content Diagnostic Codes Execute Device Diagnostics 90hFlush Cache E7h, EAh extended Format Track 50hIdentify Device information Content Description=the fields reported in word 88 are valid EXT =Media Card Pass Through command feature set supported WWN Word Content DescriptionAutomatic Standby Timer Periods Idle E3hIdle Immediate E1h NOP 00h Initialize Device Parameters 91hRead Buffer E4h Read DMA C8h, 25h extendedRead Multiple Command C4h, 29h extended Read Log Extended 2FhRead Long 22h Read Native Max Address F8h, 27h extended Read Sectors 20h, 24h extendedRead Verify Sectors 40h, 41h extended Recalibrate 10h Security Disable Password F6hSecurity Erase Prepare F3h Security Erase Unit F4hSecurity Erase Unit Password Word Content Security Set Password F1hSecurity Set Password data content Security Freeze Lock F5hIdentifier Level Command result Set Features EFhSecurity Unlock F2h Seek 7xh12 Transfer Mode Values 11 Set Features Register Definitions13 Set Max Feature Register Values Set Multiple Mode C6hSet Max Address F9h, 37h extended Sleep E6hSmart disable operations D9h 14 Smart Feature Registers ValuesSmart enable/disable attribute auto-save D2h Smart B0hSmart execute off-line immediate D4h Smart enable operations D8h15 Device Smart Data Structure Smart read data D0hData Structure Revision Number 16 Smart Attribute Status Flags Bit Name Description18 Off-line Data Collection Status Values 17 Smart Attribute Data List19 Self-test Execution Status Values Self-test execution status byteSmart read log sector D5h Smart return status DAhSmart write log sector D6h Write Buffer E8h Standby Immediate E0hWrite DMA CAh, 35h extended Write Fpdma Queued 61hWrite Multiple Command C5h, 39h extended Write Long 32hWrite Sectors 30h, 34h extended Spinpoint M8 Product Manual REV Maintenance Maintenance PrecautionsGeneral Information HDD handling guide -Please handle HDD by side surfaces HDD handling guide Prevent Shocks Service and Repair