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3.1Standard features

The Cheetah 73LP family has the following standard features:

Integrated Ultra/Ultra2/Ultra3 SCSI controller

Multimode SCSI drivers and receivers—single-ended (SE) and low voltage differential (LVD)

16-bit I/O data bus

Asynchronous and synchronous data transfer protocol

Firmware downloadable via SCSI interface

Selectable even byte sector sizes from 512 to 4,096 bytes/sector

Programmable sector reallocation scheme

Flawed sector reallocation at format time

Programmable auto write and read reallocation

Reallocation of defects on command (post format)

Enhanced ECC correction capability up to 240 bits

Sealed head and disc assembly

No preventative maintenance or adjustment required

Dedicated head landing zone

Embedded servo design

Self diagnostics performed when power is applied to the drive

1:1 Interleave

Zoned bit recording (ZBR)

Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting

Dynamic spindle brake

4,096 kbyte data buffer (16,384 kbytes on LCV and LWV models)

Hot plug compatibility (Section 9.6.4.2 lists proper host connector needed) for LC/LCV model drives

Drive Self Test (DST)

3.2Media characteristics

The media used on the drive has a diameter of approximately 3.3 inches (84 mm). The aluminum substrate is coated with a thin film magnetic material, overcoated with a proprietary protective layer for improved durability and environmental protection.

3.3Performance

Supports industry standard Ultra3 SCSI interface

Programmable multi-segmentable cache buffer (see Section 4.5)

10,000 RPM spindle. Average latency = 2.99 ms

Command queuing of up to 64 commands

Background processing of queue

Supports start and stop commands (spindle stops spinning)

3.4Reliability

1,200,000 hour MTBF

LSI circuitry

Balanced low mass rotary voice coil actuator

Incorporates industry-standard Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)

5-year warranty

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Seagate ST373405LW/LWV/LC/LCV Cheetah 73LP Product Manual, Rev. E Standard features, Media characteristics, Performance