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Seagate ST3146756FC (FDE) manual Media description, Performance, Reliability, Formatted capacities

Models: ST3450056FC (FDE) ST3146756FC (FDE) ST3300056FC (FDE)

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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

•400 Mbytes/sec maximum instantaneous data transfers per port

•15k RPM spindle; average latency = 2.0 msec

•Command queuing of up to 128 commands

•Background processing of queue

•Supports start and stop commands (spindle stops spinning)

•Adaptive seek velocity; improved seek performance

Note. There is no significant performance difference between FDE and non-FDE models

3.4Reliability

•Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.55%

•Increased LSI circuitry integration

•Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)

•Dithering

•5-year warranty

3.5Formatted capacities

Standard OEM models are formatted to 512 bytes per block. The block size is selectable at format time and must be one of the supported sizes listed in the table below.

Seagate designs specify capacity points at certain block sizes that Seagate guarantees current and future products will meet. We recommend customers use this capacity in their project planning, as it ensures a stable operating point with backward and forward compatibility from generation to generation. The current guaranteed operating points for this product are:

 

ST3450856FC

 

ST3300656FC

 

ST3146356FC

 

 

ST3450056FC

 

ST3300056FC

 

ST3146756FC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sector Size

Decimal

Hex

Decimal

Hex

Decimal

Hex

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512

879,097,968

3465F870

585,937,500

22ECB25C

286,749,488

11177330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

520

860,480,771

3349E503

573,653,848

22314358

280,790,185

10BC84A9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

524

849,011,700

329AE3F4

566,007,800

21BC97F8

275,154,368

106685C0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

528

836,812,167

31E0BD87

557,874,778

21407E5A

272,662,935

10408197

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.5.1Programmable drive capacity

Using the Mode Select command, the drive can change its capacity to something less than maximum. See the Mode Select Parameter List table in the SCSI Commands Reference Manual. Refer to the Parameter list block descriptor number of blocks field. A value of zero in the number of blocks field indicates that the drive shall not change the capacity it is currently formatted to have. A number in the number of blocks field that is less than the maximum number of LBAs changes the total drive capacity to the value in the block descriptor number of blocks field. A value greater than the maximum number of LBAs is rounded down to the maximum capacity.

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ST3450056FC (FDE), ST3146756FC (FDE), ST3300056FC (FDE) specifications

Seagate has established itself as a leader in data storage solutions, and among its high-performance offerings are the Seagate ST3300056FC (FDE), ST3146756FC (FDE), and ST3450056FC (FDE) drives. These drives are part of Seagate's enterprise-class, 3.5-inch form factor family, providing robust data security, reliability, and performance for demanding data center environments.

The ST3300056FC boasts a capacity of 3TB, making it ideal for applications that require substantial storage space. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 6Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, this drive delivers rapid data access speeds and high throughput, catering to the needs of enterprise workflows and data-intensive applications. The FDE (Full Disk Encryption) feature ensures that all stored data is encrypted, providing an added layer of protection against unauthorized access, which is critical for businesses handling sensitive information.

Similarly, the ST3146756FC offers a 1.4TB capacity, also spinning at 7200 RPM and utilizing a 6Gb/s SAS interface. As with its counterpart, this drive incorporates FDE technology, making it an excellent choice for environments that prioritize data security while maintaining performance. The SAS interface enhances connectivity options and further improves reliability and data integrity, essential for mission-critical applications.

The ST3450056FC, with a capacity of 4.5TB, stands out as a powerful option for storage needs that exceed traditional offerings. With the same 7200 RPM spindle speed and 6Gb/s SAS interface, it ensures optimal performance across various workloads. The FDE functionality further enhances its appeal, making it suitable for organizations that must comply with stringent data protection regulations.

All three drives are built with Seagate's advanced technologies, including PowerBalance, which maximizes the spindle performance while optimizing power consumption and thermal management. They are also designed with vibration tolerance, enhancing their reliability in multi-drive systems and environments where space and airflow may be limited.

In summary, the Seagate ST3300056FC, ST3146756FC, and ST3450056FC drives exemplify cutting-edge engineering, catering to enterprise needs with their impressive capacities, robust performance, and built-in security. They are well-suited for organizations that prioritize reliability and data integrity, making them a vital component of modern storage infrastructures.