4.1Standard features

Cheetah NS SAS drives have the following standard features:

Perpendicular recording technology

1.5 / 3 / 6 Gb Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface

Integrated dual port SAS controller

Support for SAS expanders and fanout adapters

Downloadable firmware 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)

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 400 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 (ZBR)

Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting

Dynamic spindle brake

16 MB data buffer (see Section 5.5).

Drive Self Test (DST)

Background Media Scan (BGMS)

Power Save

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

Firmware-controlled multisegmented cache designed to dynamically adjust segments for enhanced system performance.

600 MB/sec maximum instantaneous data transfers.

10K RPM spindle. Average latency = 2.98 ms

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

4.4Reliability

Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.55%

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,600,000 hours

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

5-year warranty

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