9.0Interface requirements

This section partially describes the interface requirements as implemented on Savvio drives. Additional infor- mation is provided in the SAS Interface Manual (part number 100293071).

9.1SAS features

This section lists the SAS-specific features supported by Savvio drives.

9.1.1task management functions

Table 15 lists the SAS task management functions supported.

Table 15: SAS task management functions supported

Task name

Supported

 

 

Abort Task

Yes

 

 

Clear ACA

Yes

 

 

Clear task set

Yes

 

 

Abort task set

Yes

 

 

Logical Unit Reset

Yes

 

 

Query Task

Yes

 

 

9.1.2task management responses

Table 16 lists the SAS response codes returned for task management functions supported.

Table 16: Task management response codes

Function name

Response code

 

 

Function complete

00

 

 

Invalid frame

02

 

 

Function not supported

04

 

 

Function failed

05

 

 

Function succeeded

08

 

 

Invalid logical unit

09

 

 

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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.

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