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Seagate ST3500416SS, ST31000425SS, ST31000424SS, ST31000426SS Interface requirements, SAS features

Models: ST3500414SS ST3500415SS ST32000445SS ST31000425SS ST32000446SS ST32000444SS ST31000426SS ST3500416SS ST31000424SS

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12.0Interface requirements

This section partially describes the interface requirements as implemented on Constellation ES drives. Addi- tional information is provided in the SAS Interface Manual (part number 100293071).

12.1SAS features

This section lists the SAS-specific features supported by Constellation ES drives.

12.1.1task management functions

Table 6 lists the SAS task management functions supported.

Table 6:

SAS task management functions supported

 

 

 

 

Task name

 

Supported

 

 

 

 

Abort Task

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

Clear ACA

 

Yes

 

 

 

Clear task set

Yes

 

 

 

Abort task set

Yes

 

 

 

Logical Unit Reset

Yes

 

 

 

 

Query Task

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

12.1.2task management responses

Table 7 lists the SAS response codes returned for task management functions supported.

Table 7:

Task management response codes

 

 

Function name

Response code

 

 

Function complete

00

 

 

 

Invalid frame

 

02

 

 

Function not supported

04

 

 

Function failed

05

 

 

Function succeeded

08

 

 

Invalid logical unit

09

 

 

 

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ST3500414SS, ST3500415SS, ST32000445SS, ST31000425SS, ST32000446SS specifications

Seagate, a leader in data storage solutions, has introduced a range of high-capacity and reliable hard drives designed for enterprise environments, including the Seagate ST31000424SS, ST3500416SS, ST31000426SS, ST32000444SS, and ST32000446SS. Each of these models is built with an emphasis on performance, endurance, and advanced data protection technologies, catering to mission-critical applications and data-intensive workloads.

The ST31000424SS is a 1TB drive designed for servers and data centers. It offers a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a 6 Gb/s SATA interface, ensuring quick data access and transfer rates. With a 64MB cache buffer, the ST31000424SS provides enhanced read/write performance, making it suitable for applications that demand quick responses from the storage subsystem.

Similarly, the ST3500416SS is a high-capacity 500GB model, also spinning at 7,200 RPM with a 6 Gb/s SATA interface. This drive is ideal for mid-range servers and enterprise storage, providing an excellent balance of performance and capacity for users looking to optimize their storage efficiency while maintaining lower power consumption.

The ST31000426SS expands the capacity to 1TB while retaining the same reliability and performance characteristics as its counterparts. Its robust design ensures reliability in multi-drive environments, making it an appealing choice for virtualization and database applications, where performance is critical.

The ST32000444SS and ST32000446SS represent Seagate's commitment to higher capacities, with both offering 2TB of storage. They both feature 7,200 RPM speeds, 6 Gb/s SATA interfaces, and 64MB cache buffers, catering to high-demand environments such as cloud storage and data analytics. The drives also integrate advanced error recovery and data integrity features, ensuring the protection of sensitive data, which is vital for enterprise users.

Each model supports Seagate's PowerChoice technology, which optimizes power consumption without sacrificing performance, enhancing energy efficiency in modern data centers. With a broad range of capacities and performance levels, these Seagate drives provide scalable solutions tailored to meet the robust demands of today’s enterprise applications, ensuring reliability and performance for critical data operations.