4. Format the drive

The drive has been low level formatted at the factory. You do not need to perform another low level format on this drive unless you decide to perform certain diagnostics through the host adapter. If you do decide to perform a low level format, do not abort the format as this is likely to make the drive inoperable. A low level format, with verify turned on, will typically take four hours.

Protect against power failure or other power interruptions during the format.

a.Turn on DC power to the host system.

b.Boot the system from a system floppy, CD, or from a previously installed hard disc drive if there is one.

c.Format the drive.

Caution. Formatting a drive erases all user data. Be sure that you under- stand this principle before formatting any hard disc drive. It is not necessary to format a drive that previously has been used to store data, unless your intention is to erase all user data. Seagate is not responsible for lost user data.

Barracuda disc drives are designed to operate with a variety of operating systems. Please refer to your system or Fibre Channel host adapter (con- troller) manual for information about formatting and setting up the drive for use with your particular operating system.

Hot plugging the drive

This drive features hot plugging capabilities which allow you to insert and remove the drive without powering down the host system. Any time a drive is inserted or removed from a Fibre Channel loop, a short loop interruption occurs and the loop resynchronizes automatically to accommodate the added (or removed) drive.

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

 

 

 

the SCSI Start command.

3

Low

High

Motor spins up after a delay of 12 seconds

 

 

 

times the physical address of the drive.

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 host-supplied carrier or tray. Make sure the drive makes firm contact with the host’s FC backpanel connector.

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 e- mail your disc questions to DiscSupport@Seagate.com.

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 (ST1181677FC/ FCV).

Africa

+31-20-316-7222

Norway

800-113 91

Australia

1800-14-7201

Poland

00 800-311 12 38

Austria

0 800-20 12 90

Spain

900-98 31 24

Belgium

0 800-74 876

Sweden

0 207 90 073

Denmark

80 88 12 66

Switzerland

0 800-83 84 11

France

0 800-90 90 52

Singapore

800-1101-150

Germany

0 800-182 6831

Taiwan

+886-2-2514-2237

Hong Kong

800-90-0474

Thailand

001-800-11-0032165

Indonesia

001-803-1-003-2165

Turkey

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Ireland

1 800-55 21 22

United Kingdom

0 800-783 5177

Italy

800-790695

USA/Canada/

1-800 SEAGATE or

Malaysia

1-800-80-2335

Latin America

+1-405-936-1234

Middle East

+31-20-316-7222

Other European

 

Netherlands

0 800-732-4283

countries

+31-20-316-7222

New Zealand 0800-443988

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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Seagate, Seagate Technology, and the Seagate logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC. Barracuda is a registered trademark of Seagate Technology LLC. Other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their owners. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifica- tions.

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ST1181677FC, ST1181677FCV specifications

The Seagate ST1181677FCV and ST1181677FC are part of Seagate's line of high-capacity storage solutions, designed specifically for enterprise environments that require robust performance and reliability. These hard disk drives (HDDs) are notable for their large capacities, advanced technologies, and features that cater to the demanding needs of data centers and enterprise applications.

One of the primary features of the ST1181677FCV and ST1181677FC is their impressive storage capacity. With 180GB of space available, these drives provide ample room for critical data, applications, and virtual machines. This large capacity is essential for organizations that rely on data-intensive operations and require scalable storage solutions to accommodate growing data workloads.

Both models utilize Fast Adaptive Read-Write Technology, which enhances performance by optimizing data access times and improving throughput. This technology enables the drives to handle multiple read and write operations efficiently, making them suitable for environments that handle numerous concurrent users and tasks. This is particularly beneficial in transactional systems, databases, and in applications that demand low latency.

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The drives also utilize a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which provides a high-speed connection to servers and storage systems, enabling faster data transfer rates compared to traditional ATA interfaces. This makes them ideal for enterprise-level applications where speed and efficiency are paramount.

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In summary, the Seagate ST1181677FCV and ST1181677FC represent a powerful combination of high capacity, advanced technologies, and robust reliability. With features designed to meet the demands of enterprise environments, these HDDs are a solid choice for organizations looking to implement scalable storage solutions without compromising performance.