Drive startup options
The drive’s motor will start spinning the discs based on the status of two sig- nals set by the host adapter. These two signals are called Start_1 and Start_2. There are four options as described below.
Option | Start_2 Start_1 | Motor spin function | |
1 | Low | Low | Motor spins up at DC power on. |
2 | High | Low | Motor spins up when the host adapter sends |
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3 | Low | High | Motor spins up after a delay of 12 seconds |
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4 | High | High | The drive will not spin up. |
Most systems that host only a couple of drives use option 1 to enable all of the drives to start up immediately when power is applied to the drives. Sys- tems hosting larger numbers of drives may be configured to start drives at various times to avoid overloading the capabilities of the host system’s power supply.
If you want to change the startup option for the drive, please refer to the documentation provided with your Fibre Channel host adapter or host sys- tem.
Troubleshooting
•Drive does not spin up. Remove and then reinsert the drive into the drive bay on the
•Computer does not seem to recognize the drive. Verify that the drive is enabled by the FC host adapter setup utility.
Seagate support services
For online information about Seagate products, visit www.seagate.com or
If you need help installing your drive, consult your dealer first. If you need additional help, call a Seagate technical support specialist. Before calling, note your system configuration and drive model number.
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Warranty. Contact your place of purchase or our web site (above).
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Before returning the drive, verify that it is defective. Seagate Worldwide customer service centers are the only facilities autho- rized to service Seagate drives. Contact nearest center for return procedures and trade regulations.
Shipping the drive
Caution. Back up the data before shipping. Seagate assumes no responsibility for data lost during shipping or service. Shipping drive in an unapproved container voids the warranty. Pack the drive with original box and packing materials. Use no other materials. This prevents electrical and physical damage in transit.
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