Seagate ST373355SS, ST3146755SS, ST3300555SS Standard features, Media description, Performance

Models: ST3300555SS ST3146755SS ST373355SS

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3.1Standard features

Cheetah drives have the following standard features:

1.5 / 3 Gbit Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface

Integrated dual port SAS controller supporting the SCSI protocol

Support for SAS expanders and fanout adapters

Firmware downloadable using the SAS interface

128-deep task set (queue)

Supports up to 32 initiators

Jumperless configuration.

User-selectable logical block size (512, 520, 524, or 528 bytes per logical block)

Perpendicular recording technology

Programmable logical block reallocation scheme

Flawed logical block reallocation at format time

Programmable auto write and read reallocation

Reallocation of defects on command (Post Format)

ECC maximum burst correction length of 320 bits

No preventive maintenance or adjustments required

Dedicated head landing zone

Embedded servo design

Automatic shipping lock

Embedded servo design

Self diagnostics performed when power is applied to the drive

Zone bit recording (ZBR)

Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting

Dynamic spindle brake

16 Mbyte data buffer (see Section 4.5).

Drive Self Test (DST)

Background Media Scan (BGMS)

Power Save

3.2Media description

The media used on the drive has an aluminum substrate coated with a thin film magnetic material, overcoated with a proprietary protective layer for improved durability and environmental protection.

3.3Performance

Programmable multi-segmentable cache buffer

300 Mbytes/sec maximum instantaneous data transfers.

15k RPM spindle. Average latency = 2.0 msec

Background processing of queue

Supports start and stop commands (spindle stops spinning)

Adaptive seek velocity; improved seek performance

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Cheetah T10 SAS Product Manual, Rev. A

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Seagate ST373355SS, ST3146755SS, ST3300555SS manual Standard features, Media description, Performance