Word

Description

Value

 

 

 

60–61

Total number of user-addressable LBA sectors available

0FFFFFFFh*

 

(see Section 2.1 for related information)

 

 

*Note: The maximum value allowed in this field is: 0FFFFFFFh

 

 

(268,435,455 sectors, 137 Gbytes). Drives with capacities over 137

 

 

Gbytes will have 0FFFFFFFh in this field and the actual number of user-

 

 

addressable LBAs specified in words 100-103. This is required for drives

 

 

that support the 48-bit addressing feature.

 

 

 

 

62

Retired

0000H

63

Multiword DMA active and modes supported (see note following this

xx07H

 

table)

 

 

 

 

64

Advanced PIO modes supported (modes 3 and 4 supported)

0003H

65

Minimum multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120 nsec)

0078H

66

Recommended multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120 nsec)

0078H

67

Minimum PIO cycle time without IORDY flow control (240 nsec)

00F0H

68

Minimum PIO cycle time with IORDY flow control (120 nsec)

0078H

 

 

 

 

 

69–74

ATA-reserved

0000H

75

Queue depth

0000H

76

Serial ATA capabilities

xxxxH

77

Reserved for future Serial ATA definition

xxxxH

78

Serial ATA features supported

xxxxH

79

Serial ATA features enabled

xxxxH

80

Major version number

003EH

81

Minor version number

0000H

82

Command sets supported

364BH

83

Command sets supported

7C03H

84

Command sets support extension

4003H

85

Command sets enabled

30xxH

86

Command sets enabled

0001H

87

Command sets enable extension

4000H

88

Ultra DMA support and current mode (see note following this table)

xx3FH

89

Security erase time

0000H

90

Enhanced security erase time

0000H

92

Master password revision code

FFFEH

93

Hardware reset value

xxxxH

 

(see description following this table)

 

 

 

 

95–99

ATA-reserved

0000H

100–

Total number of user-addressable LBA sectors available (see Section 2.1

ST3500641NS = 976,773,168

103

for related information). These words are required for drives that support

ST3500841NS = 976,773,168

 

the 48-bit addressing feature. Maximum value: 0000FFFFFFFFFFFFh.

 

 

 

 

104–

ATA-reserved

0000H

127

 

 

 

 

 

128

Security status

0001H

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ST3500641NS, ST3500841NS specifications

The Seagate ST3500841NS and ST3500641NS are robust hard drives specifically designed for enterprise environments, catering to the demanding needs of data centers, server farms, and storage solutions. These drives are part of Seagate's enterprise series and reflect a commitment to reliability, performance, and capacity.

One of the main features of the ST3500841NS and ST3500641NS is their impressive storage capacity. The ST3500841NS offers 500GB of storage, while the ST3500641NS provides a slightly lower capacity at 640GB. Both drives utilize a standard 3.5-inch form factor, making them suitable for a variety of server and storage configurations. They operate at a high spindle speed of 7200 RPM, which contributes to faster data access and overall improved performance compared to traditional 5400 RPM drives.

These drives are designed to sustain high workloads and feature a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating that ensures reliability over extended periods of operation. With their enhanced error correction capabilities, data integrity is maintained even under heavy loads, making these drives ideal for use in critical applications where data loss is not an option.

The integration of technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) enhances the performance of these drives in multi-user environments. NCQ allows the drive to optimize the order of read and write commands, reducing latency and improving overall throughput. Furthermore, the ST3500841NS and ST3500641NS both feature an SATA interface, supporting speeds of up to 3.0 Gb/s, which is the standard for modern storage solutions.

Another noteworthy characteristic of these drives is their energy efficiency. Despite their robust performance, the ST3500841NS and ST3500641NS are designed to consume less power, thereby reducing operational costs and contributing to a more sustainable data center environment.

In summary, the Seagate ST3500841NS and ST3500641NS are purpose-built for enterprise applications, offering a blend of capacity, performance, and reliability. Their advanced technologies, coupled with impressive MTBF ratings and energy efficiency, make them suitable for critical applications in various high-demand environments. Whether utilized in small server systems or large-scale data centers, these drives provide the robust performance that businesses require in today’s data-driven landscape.