Seagate ST973402SS, ST9146802SS manual

environment 42 environmental

limits 30 requirements 17

environmental control 33 error

management 37 rates 17

errors 37

European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substanc- es 5

FCC rules and regulations 3 features 8

interface 45 firmware 8

corruption 50

flawed sector reallocation 8

Format command execution time 12 front panel 35

function

complete, code 00 45

not supported, code 05 45 reject, code 04 45

Good status 55 gradient 30, 31 ground shift noise 60 grounding 43

HDA 42, 43

head and disc assembly (HDA) 7 head and disc assembly. See HDA heads

read/write data 11 heat removal 42 heat source 42

host equipment 43

hot plugging the drive 18 humidity 31

humidity limits 30

Idle Read After Write 40 inquiry data 51 installation 41

guide 5 interface

commands supported 47 error rate 17

errors 18 illustrated 56 physical 56 requirements 45

interleave minimum 12

intermediate/condition met/good status 55 intermediate/good status 55

internal data rate 11 internal defects/errors 37 internal drive characteristics 11 IRAW 40

jumpers 41

latency

average rotational 11, 12 logical block address 13

logical block reallocation scheme 8 logical block size 8, 12

logical segments 13

maintenance 17							25,
maximum delayed motor start								26
maximum start current					25,	26
mean time between failure. See MTBF
media description			8
Media Pre-Scan		40
minimum sector interleave						12
miscellaneous feature support
Adaptive caching				55
Asynchronous event notification								55
Automatic contingent allegiance								55
Deferred error handling						55
Parameter rounding					55
Queue tagging			55
Reporting actual retry count 55
Segmented caching					55
SMP = 1 in Mode Select command 55
Synchronized (locked) spindle operation 55
Zero latency read				55
miscellaneous status support
ACA active		55
ACA active, faulted initiator							55
Busy	55
Check condition				55
Condition met/good					55
Good	55
Intermediate/condition met/good								55
Intermediate/good					55
Reservation conflict					55

74	Savvio 10K.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. D

ST973402SS, ST9146802SS specifications

The Seagate ST973402SS and ST9146802SS are high-performance, enterprise-grade hard drives designed to meet the demanding needs of data-intensive applications. These drives are part of Seagate's Savvio and Barracuda product lines, aimed specifically at businesses and institutions requiring reliability, speed, and efficiency in storage solutions.

The ST973402SS is a 73GB, 2.5-inch hard drive, while the ST9146802SS offers a larger capacity of 146GB. Both models utilize a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, which significantly enhances their ability to handle fast data read and write operations. This speed ensures reduced latency and improved overall performance, making them ideal for environments where rapid access to data is crucial.

One of the standout features of these drives is their support for Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. SAS technology provides a point-to-point connection, which allows for increased data transfer rates compared to traditional SATA drives. The ST973402SS and ST9146802SS are capable of transferring data at speeds of up to 600 MB/s, facilitating efficient data transfers in enterprise systems.

In terms of reliability, both models offer advanced features designed to improve data integrity and durability. They are built to withstand high workloads, with an annualized workload rate of up to 550 TB per year. This makes them well-suited for applications like databases and transactional storage, where sustained performance is required. Additionally, the drives feature Seagate’s PowerFit technology, which optimizes performance while minimizing power consumption.

To enhance data security, the drives come equipped with self-encrypting technology, ensuring that sensitive data is protected through hardware-based encryption. This is particularly important in environments where data breaches can lead to significant operational impacts.

The drives are also designed to operate efficiently in terms of thermal management, featuring robust heat dissipation capabilities. This helps to maintain optimal performance levels while prolonging the lifespan of the drives.

Overall, the Seagate ST973402SS and ST9146802SS are robust and reliable hard drives that cater to the needs of enterprise environments, combining high capacity, exceptional speed, advanced security features, and energy efficiency to help businesses maintain and manage large volumes of data effectively. With their proven performance and innovative technologies, these drives are well-equipped to support a wide range of applications in modern data centers.

Savvio 10K.2 SAS Product Manual, Rev. D

ST973402SS, ST9146802SS specifications