Seagate ST3500514NS, ST31000524NS, ST32000644NS, 100516232, ST32000647SS, ST32000645SS Introduction

2.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate Constellation® ES Serial ATA model drives:

ST32000644NS ST31000524NS ST3500514NS

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 300MB 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.

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