Interface

Off-line data collection capability

Indicates the method of off-line data collection carried out by the drive. If the off- line data collection capability is 0, it indicates that off-line data collection is not supported.

Table 5.12 Off-line data collection capability

Bit

Meaning

0

If this bit is 1, it indicates that the SMART EXECUTE OFF-

 

LINE IMMEDATE sub-command (FR register = D4h) is

 

supported.

1

Vendor unique

2

If this bit is 1, it indicates that acquisition of off-line data

 

under execution is aborted when a new command is received.

3

If this bit is 1, it indicates that the SMART Off-line Read

 

Scanning Technology is supported.

4

If this bit is 1, it indicates that the SMART Self-test function

 

is supported.

5

If this bit is 1, it indicates that the SMART Conveyance Self-

 

test is supported.

6

If this bit is 1, it indicates that the SMART Selective Self-test

 

is supported.

7

Reserved bits

Failure prediction capability flag

Table 5.13 Failure prediction capability flag

Bit

Meaning

0If this bit is 1, it indicates that the attribute value is saved on media before the drive enters the power save mode.

1If this bit is 1, it indicates that the attribute value is saved automatically after the pre-set operation of the drive.

2 to 15

Reserved bits

5-50

C141-E258

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MHW2060AC, MHW2040AC specifications

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