2.15Environmental protection

Seagate designs its products to meet environmental protection requirements worldwide, including regulations restricting certain chemical substances.

2.15.1European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

The European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive restricts the presence of chemical substances, including Lead (Pb), in electronic products effective July 2006.

A number of parts and materials in Seagate products are procured from external suppliers. We rely on the rep-resentations of our suppliers regarding the presence of RoHS substances in these parts and materials. Our supplier contracts require compliance with our chemical substance restrictions, and our suppliers document their compliance with our requirements by providing material content declarations for all parts and materials for the disc drives documented in this publication. Current supplier declarations include disclosure of the inclusion of any RoHS-regulated substance in such parts or materials.

Seagate also has internal systems in place to ensure ongoing compliance with the RoHS Directive and all laws and regulations which restrict chemical content in electronic products. These systems include standard operat- ing procedures that ensure that restricted substances are not utilized in our manufacturing operations, labora- tory analytical validation testing, and an internal auditing process to ensure that all standard operating procedures are complied with.

2.16Corrosive environment

Seagate electronic drive components pass accelerated corrosion testing equivalent to 10 years exposure to light industrial environments containing sulfurous gases, chlorine and nitric oxide, classes G and H per ASTM B845. However, this accelerated testing cannot duplicate every potential application environment.

Users should use caution exposing any electronic components to uncontrolled chemical pollutants and corro- sive chemicals as electronic drive component reliability can be affected by the installation environment. The sil- ver, copper, nickel and gold films used in Seagate products are especially sensitive to the presence of sulfide, chloride, and nitrate contaminants. Sulfur is found to be the most damaging. In addition, electronic components should never be exposed to condensing water on the surface of the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) or exposed to an ambient relative humidity greater than 95%. Materials used in cabinet fabrication, such as vulca- nized rubber, that can outgas corrosive compounds should be minimized or eliminated. The useful life of any electronic equipment may be extended by replacing materials near circuitry with sulfide-free alternatives.

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ST9402116SB, ST980815SB, ST9160821SB, ST9100828SB, ST9120822SB specifications

The Seagate ST980815SB, ST9120822SB, ST9402116SB, ST9160821SB, and ST9100828SB are a lineup of popular hard disk drives that cater to various data storage needs, especially in enterprise and server environments. Each model features a combination of cutting-edge technology, performance capabilities, and robust reliability, making them ideal choices for businesses and IT infrastructures.

The ST980815SB, with a capacity of 80GB, was designed to meet the requirements of entry-level servers, workstations, and embedded applications. It operates at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, ensuring quick access to stored data. This model employs the use of perpendicular magnetic recording technology, which enhances data density and reliability, allowing for increased storage capacity in a compact form factor.

The ST9120822SB offers a larger storage capacity of 120GB, targeting small to mid-sized enterprise applications. Like its smaller counterpart, it operates at 7200 RPM, delivering high transfer rates and low latency, which are critical for data-intensive operations. It includes features such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) that optimizes the order of read and write commands, enhancing overall performance during multi-tasking operations.

Next in line, the ST9402116SB provides an impressive 400GB of storage, catering to applications that require a substantial amount of capacity. This model also uses a 7200 RPM spindle speed and incorporates SATA interface technology, providing fast data transfer rates while ensuring seamless integration into existing systems. Its robust design makes it suitable for continuous operation in always-on environments.

The ST9160821SB is another impressive offering, with a maximum capacity of 160GB that serves businesses demanding higher storage solutions without sacrificing performance. It maintains 7200 RPM speeds and is built with advanced thermal and vibration protection features, ensuring stable performance under varying environmental conditions.

Lastly, the ST9100828SB rounds out this lineup with its unique balance of performance and capacity, offering 80GB of storage. It also benefits from Seagate's legacy of reliability and comes equipped with a SATA interface, ensuring compatibility with modern systems.

Overall, these Seagate models represent a comprehensive suite of solutions that meet the diverse needs of businesses, successfully combining capacity, speed, and reliability for optimal data storage solutions. Each of these devices leverages Seagate's cutting-edge technologies to deliver high performance and uptime, making them a reliable choice for both small businesses and enterprise-level applications.