2 Constellation ES.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. D
2.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
Constellation® ES.2 Serial ATA model drives:
These drives provide the following key features:
7200 RPM spindle speed.
PowerChoice™ for selectable power savings
Top Cover Attached motor for excellent vibration tolerance
High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second).
Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
SeaTools™ diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
Note. Seagate recommends validating your configuration with the selected HBA/RAID controller
manufacturer to ensure full 3TB capacity capabilities.
For more information on FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification see See Section 5.0 on page 25 .
For product certification status visit - http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/1401vend.htm.
Model Number Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) FIPS 140-2 Level 2 (Review Pending)
ST33000652NS Yes Yes
ST33000651NS Yes No
ST33000650NS No No