7.0Physical/electrical specifications

This section provides information relating to the physical and electrical characteristics of the drive.

7.1Power specifications

The drive receives DC power (+5V and +12V) through the standard SAS interface.

7.1.1Power consumption

Power requirements for the drives are listed in the tables beginning on page 23. Typical power measurements are based on an average of drives tested, under nominal conditions, using +5V and +12V input voltage at 60°C ambient temperature.

• Startup power

Startup power is measured from the time of power-on to the time that the drive reaches operating condition and can process media access commands.

• Peak operating mode

During peak operating mode, the drive is tested in various read and write access patterns to simulate the worst-case power consumption.

• Idle mode power

Idle mode power is measured with the drive powered up and ready for media access commands, with no media access commands having been received from the host.

7.2AC power requirements

None.

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