4.1Standard features

Cheetah 15K.7 drives have the following standard features:

1.5 / 3 / 6 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, or 528 bytes per logical block)

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

Self diagnostics performed when power is applied to the drive

Zone bit recording

Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting

Dynamic spindle brake

16 Mbyte data buffer

Drive Self Test

Background Media Scan

Power Save

Cheetah 15K.7 SAS SED models have the following additional features:

Automatic data encryption/decryption on all writes and reads to and from the media

Controlled access

Random number generator

Drive locking

Two independent data bands which each have it’s own ownership credential and encryption key

Cryptographic erase of user data for a drive that will be repurposed or scrapped

Authenticated firmware download

4.2Media 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.

4.3Performance

Programable multi-segmented cache buffer

600 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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