Breather filter hole precautions | Seagate ST340015ACE manual

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3.2Breather filter hole precautions

This section contains information regarding the precautions which should be taken regarding the breather filter hole in Seagate hard disc drives. Proper precautions should be taken to ensure full functionality and prevent possible damage to the drive.

Breather Hole

Do not cover

or seal.

Figure 3. Breather filter hole location

Caution: Do not cover, seal, or insert any object into this hole.

This hole has two purposes:

•To allow condensation inside the hard disc to escape

•To allow air pressure inside the hard disc to equalize with ambient pressure

Note. If this hole is covered, sealed, or penetrated by any object, the drive reliability may be compromised and could lead to permanent damage—doing so voids the warranty.

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Seagate ST340015ACE manual Breather filter hole precautions, Breather filter hole location

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Page Page Page Page Contents Seagate Technology support services Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G List of Figures Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G Introduction Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G Drive specifications Specification summary table Drive specification ST340015ACE 50,000 Humidity SeaShield Default logical geometry LBA modePhysical organization Physical characteristics ATA Start/stop times Power specificationsSeek time Typical seek times msec Read Write Seek mode Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G Power consumptionSpinup power Read/write power and current Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G Typical 5V startup and operation current profile Idle mode Power-management modesActive mode Conducted noise Sleep mode Idle and Standby timersEnvironmental specifications Ambient temperature Humidity Relative humidity Temperature gradientWet bulb temperature Altitude Nonoperating shock Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G ShockOperating shock Vibration Fluid Dynamic Bearing FDB motor acoustics Acoustic modeAcoustics Model Idle Quiet seek Performance seek Reliability Performance Reference Test Description Level Standard Agency certification Safety certification Electromagnetic compatibilityKorean RRL FCC verification Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G Configuring and mounting the drive Handling and static discharge precautions Breather filter hole precautions Breather filter hole location Drive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slave Cable select option Master Ultra ATA/100 cableDrive mounting Slave Mounting dimensions-top, side and end view Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G ATA interface signals and connector pins ATA interface O pins and supported ATA signals Command name Command code in hex ATA-standard commands EC H Command name Command code in hex Identify Device command ATA-standard security commands Word Description Value 0C5AH XxxxH Xx3FH Description if bit is set to Bit Set Features command 0CH F1H Report full capacity available 4 S.M.A.R.T. commands Code in features Register A.R.T. command Seagate Technology support services Online Services Internet MySeagate Automated Phone Services 40Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G USA/Canada/Latin America Support Services European Support Services Africa/Middle East Support Services Asia/Pacific Support Services Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G Index GMR Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G 48Barracuda 5400.1 Product Manual, Rev. G Page Seagate Technology LLC