Seagate Computer Hardware ST1000NM0033 User Guide

Product Manual  
®
Constellation ES.3 SAS  
Standard models  
SED-ISE* Models  
ST4000NM0023  
ST3000NM0023  
ST2000NM0023  
ST1000NM0023  
ST4000NM0113  
ST3000NM0113  
ST2000NM0113  
ST1000NM0113  
* Instant Secure Erase  
Self-Encrypting drive models  
SED (FIPS 140-2) models  
ST4000NM0043  
ST3000NM0043  
ST2000NM0043  
ST1000NM0043  
ST4000NM0063  
ST3000NM0063  
ST2000NM0063  
ST1000NM0063  
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Rev. B  
October 2012  
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6.1  
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• Presales & Technical support  
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1.0 SCOPE  
This manual describes Seagate Technology® LLC, Constellation® ES.3 SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) disk drives.  
Constellation ES.3 drives support the SAS Protocol specifications to the extent described in this manual. The SAS Interface Manual (part  
number 100293071) describes the general SAS characteristics of this and other Seagate SAS drives. The Self-Encrypting Drive  
Reference Manual, part number 100515636, describes the interface, general operation, and security features available on Self-Encrypting  
Drive models.  
Product data communicated in this manual is specific only to the model numbers listed in this manual. The data listed in this manual may  
not be predictive of future generation specifications or requirements. If you are designing a system which will use one of the models  
listed or future generation products and need further assistance, please contact your Field Applications Engineer (FAE) or our global  
Unless otherwise stated, the information in this manual applies to standard and Self-Encrypting Drive models.  
SED-ISE DRIVE  
SELF-ENCRYPTING DRIVE  
FIPS 140-2 LEVEL 2  
(REVIEW PENDING)  
Standard models  
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(SED)  
(INSTANT SECURE ERASE)  
ST4000NM0023  
ST3000NM0023  
ST2000NM0023  
ST1000NM0023  
ST4000NM0043  
ST3000NM0043  
ST2000NM0043  
ST1000NM0043  
ST4000NM0113  
ST3000NM0113  
ST2000NM0113  
ST1000NM0113  
ST4000NM0063  
ST3000NM0063  
ST2000NM0063  
ST1000NM0063  
1.  
Specific features may not be available in all models or countries -- contact Seagate for availability.  
Previous generations of Seagate Self-Encrypting Drive models were called Full Disk  
Encryption (FDE) models before a differentiation between drive-based encryption and  
other forms of encryption was necessary.  
NOTE  
.
The Self-Encrypting Drive models indicated on the cover of this product manual have  
provisions for “Security of Data at Rest” based on the standards defined by the Trusted  
Computing Group (see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org).  
NOTE  
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2.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION  
The drives documented in this manual have been developed as system peripherals to the highest standards of design and construction.  
The drives depends on host equipment to provide adequate power and environment for optimum performance and compliance with  
applicable industry and governmental regulations. Special attention must be given in the areas of safety, power distribution, shielding,  
audible noise control, and temperature regulation. In particular, the drive must be securely mounted to guarantee the specified  
2.1  
STANDARDS  
The Constellation ES.3 family complies with Seagate standards as noted in the appropriate sections of this manual and the Seagate SAS  
Interface Manual, part number 100293071.  
The drives are recognized in accordance with UL 60950-1 as tested by UL, CSA 60950-1 as tested by CSA, and EN60950-1 as tested by  
TUV.  
The security features of Self-Encrypting Drive models are based on the “TCG Storage Architecture Core Specification” and the “TCG  
Storage Workgroup Security Subsystem Class: Enterprise_A” specification with additional vendor-unique features as noted in this  
product manual.  
2.1.1  
Electromagnetic compatibility  
The drive, as delivered, is designed for system integration and installation into a suitable enclosure prior to use. The drive is supplied as a  
subassembly and is not subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations nor the Radio Interference Regulations of the  
Canadian Department of Communications.  
The design characteristics of the drive serve to minimize radiation when installed in an enclosure that provides reasonable shielding. The  
drive is capable of meeting the Class B limits of the FCC Rules and Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications when  
properly packaged; however, it is the user’s responsibility to assure that the drive meets the appropriate EMI requirements in their  
system. Shielded I/O cables may be required if the enclosure does not provide adequate shielding. If the I/O cables are external to the  
enclosure, shielded cables should be used, with the shields grounded to the enclosure and to the host controller.  
2.1.1.1  
Electromagnetic susceptibility  
As a component assembly, the drive is not required to meet any susceptibility performance requirements. It is the responsibility of those  
integrating the drive within their systems to perform those tests required and design their system to ensure that equipment operating in the  
same system as the drive or external to the system does not adversely affect the performance of the drive. See Table 2, DC power  
requirements.  
2.1.2  
Electromagnetic compliance  
Seagate uses an independent laboratory to confirm compliance with the directives/standards for CE Marking and C-Tick Marking. The  
drive was tested in a representative system for typical applications. The selected system represents the most popular characteristics for  
test platforms. The system configurations include:  
• Typical current use microprocessor  
• Keyboard  
• Monitor/display  
• Printer  
• Mouse  
Although the test system with this Seagate model complies with the directives/standards, we cannot guarantee that all systems will  
comply. The computer manufacturer or system integrator shall confirm EMC compliance and provide the appropriate marking for their  
product.  
Electromagnetic compliance for the European Union  
If this model has the CE Marking it complies with the European Union requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive  
2004/108/EC as put into place on 20 July 2007.  
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Australian C-Tick  
If this model has the C-Tick Marking it complies with the Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZ CISPR22 and meets the  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of Australia’s Spectrum Management Agency (SMA).  
Korean KCC  
If these drives have the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) logo, they comply with paragraph 1 of Article 11 of the  
Electromagnetic Compatibility control Regulation and meet the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of the  
Radio Research Laboratory (RRL) Communications Commission, Republic of Korea.  
These drives have been tested and comply with the Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Susceptibility (EMI/EMS) for Class B  
products. Drives are tested in a representative, end-user system by a Korean-recognized lab.  
• Family name:  
Constellation ES.3 SAS  
• Certificate number:  
• Manufacturing date:  
KCC-REM-STX-Constell-ES3  
(Date of Certification) 2012-July-16  
• Manufacturer/nationality: USA, Singapore and China  
Taiwanese BSMI  
If this model has two Chinese words meaning “EMC certification” followed by an eight digit identification number, as a Marking, it  
complies with Chinese National Standard (CNS) 13438 and meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Framework requirements of  
the Taiwanese Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI).  
2.1.3  
European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)  
The European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, restricts the presence of chemical substances, including  
Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, PBB and PBDE, in electronic products, effective July 2006. This drive is  
manufactured with components and materials that comply with the RoHS Directive.  
A number of parts and materials in Seagate products are procured from external suppliers. We rely on the representations 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 disk 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 operating procedures that ensure that restricted  
substances are not utilized in our manufacturing operations, laboratory analytical validation testing, and an internal auditing process to  
ensure that all standard operating procedures are complied with.  
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2.1.4  
China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive  
This product has an Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) of 20 years. The following table contains information  
mandated by China's "Marking Requirements for Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products" Stan-  
dard.  
"O" indicates the hazardous and toxic substance content of the part (at the homogenous material level) is lower than the threshold defined  
by the China RoHS MCV Standard.  
"X" indicates the hazardous and toxic substance content of the part (at the homogenous material level) is over the threshold defined by  
the China RoHS MCV Standard.  
2.2  
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS  
SAS Interface Manual  
Seagate part number: 100293071  
SCSI Commands Reference Manual  
Seagate part number: 100293068  
ANSI SAS Documents  
SFF-8323  
SFF-8460  
SFF-8470  
3.5” Drive Form Factor with Serial Connector  
HSS Backplane Design Guidelines  
Multi Lane Copper Connector  
SFF-8482  
SAS Plug Connector  
ANSI INCITS.xxx  
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS-2) Standard (T10/1562-D)  
ISO/IEC 14776-xxx SCSI Architecture Model-3 (SAM-4) Standard (T10/1561-D)  
ISO/IEC 14776-xxx SCSI Primary Commands-3 (SPC-4) Standard (T10/1416-D)  
ISO/IEC 14776-xxx SCSI Block Commands-2 (SBC-3) Standard (T10/1417-D)  
ANSI Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Documents  
X3.270-1996  
(SCSI-3) Architecture Model  
Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Documents (apply to Self-Encrypting Drive models only)  
TCG Storage Architecture Core Specification, Rev. 1.0  
TCG Storage Security Subsystem Class Enterprise Specification, Rev. 1.0  
Specification for Acoustic Test Requirement and Procedures  
Seagate part number: 30553-001  
In case of conflict between this document and any referenced document, this document takes precedence.  
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3.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION  
Constellation ES.3 drives provide high performance, high capacity data storage for a variety of systems including engineering  
workstations, network servers, mainframes, and supercomputers. The Serial Attached SCSI interface is designed to meet next-generation  
computing demands for performance, scalability, flexibility and high-density storage requirements.  
Constellation ES.3 drives are random access storage devices designed to support the Serial Attached SCSI Protocol as described in the  
ANSI specifications, this document, and the SAS Interface Manual (part number 100293071) which describes the general interface  
characteristics of this drive. Constellation ES.3 drives are classified as intelligent peripherals and provide level 2 conformance (highest  
level) with the ANSI SCSI-1 standard. The SAS connectors, cables and electrical interface are compatible with Serial ATA (SATA),  
giving future users the choice of populating their systems with either SAS or SATA hard disk drives. This allows you to continue to  
leverage your existing investment in SCSI while gaining a 6Gb/s serial data transfer rate.  
The Self-Encrypting Drive models indicated on the cover of this product manual have provisions for “Security of Data at Rest” based on  
the standards defined by the Trusted Computing Group  
(see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org).  
The head and disk assembly (HDA) is sealed at the factory. Air recirculates within the HDA through a non-replaceable filter to maintain  
a contamination-free HDA environment.  
Never disassemble the HDA and do not attempt to service items in the sealed  
enclosure (heads, media, actuator, etc.) as this requires special facilities. The drive  
NOTE  
does not contain user-replaceable parts. Opening the HDA for any reason voids your  
warranty.  
Constellation ES.3 drives use a dedicated load/unload zone at the outermost radius of the media to eliminate the possibility of destroying  
or degrading data by landing in the data zone. The heads automatically go to the ramp load/unload when power is removed from the  
drive.  
An automatic shipping lock prevents potential damage to the heads and discs that results from movement during shipping and handling.  
The shipping lock disengages and the head load process begins when power is applied to the drive.  
Constellation ES.3 drives decode track 0 location data from the servo data embedded on each surface to eliminate mechanical transducer  
adjustments and related reliability concerns.  
The drives also use a high-performance actuator assembly with a low-inertia, balanced, patented, straight arm design that provides  
excellent performance with minimal power dissipation.  
Seagate recommends validating your configuration with the selected HBA/RAID  
controller manufacturer to ensure full 3TB and 4TB capacity capabilities.  
NOTE  
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3.1  
STANDARD FEATURES  
Constellation ES.3 drives have the following standard features:  
• Perpendicular recording technology  
• 1.5 / 3.0 / 6.0 Gb Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface  
• Integrated dual port SAS controller supporting the SCSI protocol  
• Support for SAS expanders and fanout adapters  
• Firmware downloadable using the SAS interface  
• 128 - deep task set (queue)  
• Supports up to 32 initiators  
• Jumperless configuration.  
• User-selectable logical block size (512, 520 or 528 bytes per logical block).  
• Industry standard 3.5-in dimensions  
• 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  
• Embedded servo design  
• Dedicated head load/unload zone  
• Self diagnostics performed when power is applied to the drive  
• Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting  
• 128 MB data buffer (see Section 4.4).  
• Drive Self Test (DST)  
• Background Media Scan (BMS)  
• Seagate RAID RebuildTM  
• Idle Read After Write (IRAW)  
• Power Save  
Constellation® ES.3 SAS Self-Encrypting Drive models have the following additional features:  
• Automatic data encryption/decryption  
• Controlled access  
• Random number generator  
• Drive locking  
• 16 independent data bands  
• Cryptographic erase of user data for a drive that will be repurposed or scrapped  
• Authenticated firmware download  
3.2  
MEDIA DESCRIPTION  
The media used on the drive has a aluminum substrate coated with a thin film magnetic material, overcoated with a proprietary protective  
layer for improved durability and environmental protection.  
3.3  
PERFORMANCE  
• Programmable multi-segmentable cache buffer  
• 600MB/s maximum instantaneous data transfers.  
• 7200 RPM spindle. Average latency = 4.16ms  
• Background processing of queue  
• Supports start and stop commands (spindle stops spinning)  
• Adaptive seek velocity; improved seek performance  
.
There is no significant performance difference between Self-Encrypting Drive and  
standard (non-Self-Encrypting Drive) models.  
NOTE  
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3.4  
RELIABILITY  
• Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.63%  
• Mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1,400,000 hours  
• Balanced low mass rotary voice coil actuator  
• Incorporates industry-standard Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)  
• 5-year warranty  
3.5  
FORMATTED CAPACITIES  
Standard OEM models are formatted to 512 bytes per block. The block size is selectable at format time and must be a multiple of 4 bytes.  
Users having the necessary equipment may modify the data block size before issuing a format command and obtain different formatted  
capacities than those listed.  
To provide a stable target capacity environment and at the same time provide users with flexibility if they choose, Seagate recommends  
product planning in one of two modes:  
1. Seagate designs specify capacity points at certain block sizes that Seagate guarantees current and future products will meet. We rec-  
ommend customers use this capacity in their project planning, as it ensures a stable operating point with backward and forward com-  
patibility from generation to generation. The current guaranteed operating points for this product are  
4TB models  
Decimal  
3TB models  
Decimal  
2TB models  
Decimal  
1TB models  
Decimal  
SECTOR  
SIZE  
Hex  
Hex  
Hex  
Hex  
7,814,037,168  
7,648,717,976  
7,438,330,376  
1D1C0BEB0  
5,860,533,168  
5,736,538,480  
5,578,747,784  
15D50A3B0  
3,907,029,168  
3,824,358,992  
3,719,165,192  
E8E088B0  
1,953,525,168  
1,923,076,936  
1,876,331,336  
74706DB0  
512  
520  
528  
1C7E62C98  
1BB5BEA08  
155ECA170  
14C84EF88  
E3F31650  
729FD348  
6FD68B48  
DDADF508  
3.6  
PROGRAMMABLE DRIVE CAPACITY  
Using the Mode Select command, the drive can change its capacity to something less than maximum. See the Mode Select (6) parameter  
list table in the SAS Interface Manual, part number 100293071. A value of zero in the Number of Blocks field indicates that the drive will  
not change the capacity it is currently formatted to have. A number other than zero and less than the maximum number of LBAs in the  
Number of Blocks field changes the total drive capacity to the value in the Number of Blocks field. A value greater than the maximum  
number of LBAs is rounded down to the maximum capacity.  
3.7  
FACTORY-INSTALLED OPTIONS  
You may order the following items which are incorporated at the manufacturing facility during production or packaged before shipping.  
Some of the options available are (not an exhaustive list of possible options):  
• Other capacities can be ordered depending on sparing scheme and sector size requested.  
• Single-unit shipping pack. The drive is normally shipped in bulk packaging to provide maximum protection against transit damage.  
Units shipped individually require additional protection as provided by the single unit shipping pack. Users planning single unit distri-  
bution should specify this option.  
• The Safety and Regulatory Agency Specifications, part number 75789512, is usually included with each standard OEM drive shipped,  
but extra copies may be ordered.  
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4.0 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS  
This section provides detailed information concerning performance-related characteristics and features of Constellation ES.3 drives.  
4.1  
INTERNAL DRIVE CHARACTERISTICS  
ST4000NM0023  
ST4000NM0043  
ST4000NM0113  
ST4000NM0063  
4TB  
ST3000NM0023  
ST3000NM0043  
ST3000NM0113  
ST3000NM0063  
3TB  
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ST2000NM0023 ST1000NM0023  
ST2000NM0043 ST1000NM0043  
ST2000NM0113 ST1000NM0113  
ST2000NM0063 ST1000NM0063  
Drive capacity  
Read/write data heads  
Bytes/track  
Bytes/surface  
Tracks/surface (total)  
Tracks/in  
Peak bits/in  
Areal density  
Internal data rate  
Disk rotation speed  
Avg rotational latency  
2TB  
5
1TB (fomatted, rounded off value)  
3
10  
1,668,096  
400,000  
320,800  
305,000  
1,904,000  
578  
2210  
7200  
4.16  
Bytes (average, rounded off values)  
MB (unfomatted, rounded off values)  
Tracks (user accessible)  
TPI (average)  
BPI  
Gb/in2  
Mb/s (max)  
RPM  
ms  
4.1.1  
Format command execution time for 512-byte sectors (minutes)  
4TB models  
3TB models  
2TB models  
1TB models  
917  
455  
693  
347  
456  
228  
263  
132  
Maximum (with verify)  
Maximum (without verify)  
Execution time measured from receipt of the last byte of the Command Descriptor Block (CDB) to the request for a Status Byte Transfer  
to the Initiator (excluding connect/disconnect).  
When changing sector sizes, the format times shown above may need to be increased by 30 minutes.  
4.1.2  
General performance characteristics  
Minimum sector interleave  
1 to 1  
Maximum Internal data rate*  
2.21 Gb/s  
Sustained transfer rate  
83 to 175 MB/s **  
SAS Interface maximum instantaneous transfer rate  
600MB/s* per port  
(dual port = 1200MB/s*)  
Logical block sizes  
512 (default), 520 or 528.  
Read/write consecutive sectors on a track  
Yes  
Flaw reallocation performance impact (for flaws reallocated at format time using the  
spare sectors per sparing zone reallocation scheme.)  
Negligible  
Average rotational latency  
4.16ms  
*Assumes no errors and no relocated logical blocks. Rate measured from the start of the first logical block transfer to or  
from the host.  
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4.2  
START/STOP TIME  
The drive accepts the commands listed in the SAS Interface Manual less than 3 seconds after DC power has been applied.  
If the drive receives a NOTIFY (ENABLE SPINUP) primitive through either port and has not received a START STOP UNIT command  
with the START bit equal to 0, the drive becomes ready for normal operations within 30 seconds (excluding the error recovery  
procedure).  
If the drive receives a START STOP UNIT command with the START bit equal to 0 before receiving a NOTIFY (ENABLE SPINUP)  
primitive, the drive waits for a START STOP UNIT command with the START bit equal to 1. After receiving a START STOP UNIT  
command with the START bit equal to 1, the drive waits for a NOTIFY (ENABLE SPINUP) primitive. After receiving a NOTIFY  
(ENABLE SPINUP) primitive through either port, the drive becomes ready for normal operations within 30 seconds (excluding the error  
recovery procedure).  
If the drive receives a START STOP UNIT command with the START bit and IMMED bit equal to 1 and does not receive a NOTIFY  
(ENABLE SPINUP) primitive within 5 seconds, the drive fails the START STOP UNIT command.  
The START STOP UNIT command may be used to command the drive to stop the spindle. Stop time is 23 seconds (maximum) from  
removal of DC power. SCSI stop time is 23 seconds. There is no power control switch on the drive.  
4.3  
PREFETCH/MULTI-SEGMENTED CACHE CONTROL  
The drive provides a prefetch (read look-ahead) and multi-segmented cache control algorithms that in many cases can enhance system  
performance. Cache refers to the drive buffer storage space when it is used in cache operations. To select this feature, the host sends the  
Mode Select command with the proper values in the applicable bytes in page 08h. Prefetch and cache operations are independent features  
from the standpoint that each is enabled and disabled independently using the Mode Select command; however, in actual operation, the  
All default cache and prefetch mode parameter values (Mode Page 08h) for standard OEM versions of this drive family are given in Table  
4.4  
CACHE OPERATION  
.
Refer to the SAS Interface Manual for more detail concerning the cache bits.  
NOTE  
Of the 128MB physical buffer space in the drive, approximately (60,000) KB can be used as a cache. The buffer is divided into logical  
segments from which data is read and to which data is written.  
The drive keeps track of the logical block addresses of the data stored in each segment of the buffer. If the cache is enabled (see RCD bit  
in the SAS Interface Manual), data requested by the host with a read command is retrieved from the buffer, if possible, before any disk  
access is initiated. If cache operation is not enabled, the buffer is still used, but only as circular buffer segments during disk medium read  
operations (disregarding Prefetch operation for the moment). That is, the drive does not check in the buffer segments for the requested  
read data, but goes directly to the medium to retrieve it. The retrieved data merely passes through some buffer segment on the way to the  
host. All data transfers to the host are in accordance with buffer-full ratio rules. See the explanation provided with the information about  
Mode Page 02h (disconnect/reconnect control) in the SAS Interface Manual.  
The following is a simplified description of the prefetch/cache operation:  
Case A—read command is received and all of the requested logical blocks are already in the cache:  
1. Drive transfers the requested logical blocks to the initiator.  
Case B—A Read command requests data, and at least one requested logical block is not in any segment of the cache:  
1. The drive fetches the requested logical blocks from the disk and transfers them into a segment, and then from there to the host in  
accordance with the Mode Select Disconnect/Reconnect parameters, page 02h.  
2. If the prefetch feature is enabled, refer to section 4.4.2 for operation from this point.  
Each cache segment is actually a self-contained circular buffer whose length is an integer number of logical blocks. The drive  
dynamically creates and removes segments based on the workload. The wrap-around capability of the individual segments greatly  
enhances the cache’s overall performance.  
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The size of each segment is not reported by Mode Sense command page 08h, bytes 14 and 15. The value 0XFFFF is always reported  
regardless of the actual size of the segment. Sending a size specification using the Mode Select command (bytes 14 and 15) does not set  
up a new segment size. If the STRICT bit in Mode page 00h (byte 2, bit 1) is set to one, the drive responds as it does for any attempt to  
change an unchangeable parameter.  
4.4.1  
Caching write data  
Write caching is a write operation by the drive that makes use of a drive buffer storage area where the data to be written to the medium is  
stored while the drive performs the Write command.  
If read caching is enabled (RCD=0), then data written to the medium is retained in the cache to be made available for future read cache  
hits. The same buffer space and segmentation is used as set up for read functions. The buffer segmentation scheme is set up or changed  
independently, having nothing to do with the state of RCD. When a write command is issued, if RCD=0, the cache is first checked to see  
if any logical blocks that are to be written are already stored in the cache from a previous read or write command. If there are, the  
respective cache segments are cleared. The new data is cached for subsequent Read commands.  
If the number of write data logical blocks exceed the size of the segment being written into, when the end of the segment is reached, the  
data is written into the beginning of the same cache segment, overwriting the data that was written there at the beginning of the operation;  
however, the drive does not overwrite data that has not yet been written to the medium.  
If write caching is enabled (WCE=1), then the drive may return Good status on a write command after the data has been transferred into  
the cache, but before the data has been written to the medium. If an error occurs while writing the data to the medium, and Good status  
has already been returned, a deferred error will be generated.  
The Synchronize Cache command may be used to force the drive to write all cached write data to the medium. Upon completion of a  
mode default settings for the drive.  
4.4.2  
Prefetch operation  
If the Prefetch feature is enabled, data in contiguous logical blocks on the disk immediately beyond that which was requested by a Read  
command are retrieved and stored in the buffer for immediate transfer from the buffer to the host on subsequent Read commands that  
request those logical blocks (this is true even if cache operation is disabled). Though the prefetch operation uses the buffer as a cache,  
finding the requested data in the buffer is a prefetch hit, not a cache operation hit.  
To enable Prefetch, use Mode Select page 08h, byte 12, bit 5 (Disable Read Ahead - DRA bit). DRA bit = 0 enables prefetch.  
The drive does not use the Max Prefetch field (bytes 8 and 9) or the Prefetch Ceiling field (bytes 10 and 11).  
When prefetch (read look-ahead) is enabled (enabled by DRA = 0), the drive enables prefetch of contiguous blocks from the disk when it  
senses that a prefetch hit will likely occur. The drive disables prefetch when it decides that a prefetch hit is not likely to occur.  
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5.0 RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS  
The following reliability specifications assume correct host and drive operational interface, including all interface timings, power supply  
voltages, environmental requirements and drive mounting constraints.  
Seek error rate:  
Less than 10 errors in 108 seeks  
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Read Error Rates  
Recovered Data  
Unrecovered Data  
Miscorrected Data  
Less than 10 errors in 1012 bits transferred (OEM default settings)  
Less than 1 sector in 1015 bits transferred  
Less than 1 sector in 1021 bits transferred  
Less than 1 error in 1012 bits transferred  
1,400,000 hours  
Interface error rate:  
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF):  
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR):  
Preventive maintenance:  
0.63%  
None required  
1.  
Error rate specified with automatic retries and data correction with ECC enabled and all flaws reallocated.  
5.1  
ERROR RATES  
The error rates stated in this manual assume the following:  
• The drive is operated in accordance with this manual using DC power as defined in paragraph 6.3, "DC power requirements."  
• Errors caused by host system failures are excluded from error rate computations.  
• Assume random data.  
• Default OEM error recovery settings are applied. This includes AWRE, ARRE, full read retries, full write retries and full retry time.  
5.1.1  
Recoverable Errors  
Recoverable errors are those detected and corrected by the drive, and do not require user intervention.  
Recoverable Data errors will use correction, although ECC on-the-fly is not considered for purposes of recovered error specifications.  
Recovered Data error rate is determined using read bits transferred for recoverable errors occurring during a read, and using write bits  
transferred for recoverable errors occurring during a write.  
5.1.2  
Unrecoverable Errors  
An unrecoverable data error is defined as a failure of the drive to recover data from the media. These errors occur due to head/media or  
write problems. Unrecoverable data errors are only detected during read operations, but not caused by the read. If an unrecoverable data  
error is detected, a MEDIUM ERROR (03h) in the Sense Key will be reported. Multiple unrecoverable data errors resulting from the  
same cause are treated as 1 error.  
5.1.3  
Seek errors  
A seek error is defined as a failure of the drive to position the heads to the addressed track. After detecting an initial seek error, the drive  
automatically performs an error recovery process. If the error recovery process fails, a seek positioning error (Error code = 15h or 02h)  
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will be reported with a Hardware error (04h) in the Sense Key. Recoverable seek errors are specified at Less than 10 errors in 10 seeks.  
Unrecoverable seek errors (Sense Key = 04h) are classified as drive failures.  
5.1.4  
Interface errors  
An interface error is defined as a failure of the receiver on a port to recover the data as transmitted by the device port connected to the  
receiver. The error may be detected as a running disparity error, illegal code, loss of word sync, or CRC error.  
5.2  
RELIABILITY AND SERVICE  
You can enhance the reliability of Constellation ES.3 disk drives by ensuring that the drive receives adequate cooling. Section 6.0  
recommended air-flow information.  
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5.2.1  
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)  
The product shall achieve an AFR of 0.63% (MTBF of 1,400,000 hours) when operated at nominal power and typical case temperatures  
MTBF are population statistics that are not relevant to individual units.  
The AFR and MTBF specifications are based on the following assumptions for business critical storage system environments:  
• 8760 power-on hours per year.  
• Operations at nominal voltages  
• Temperatures outside the specifications in Section 6.5 may reduce the product reliability.  
• A workload rate below the average annualized specified limits. Operation at excessive I/O duty cycle may degrade product reliability.  
The enterprise application nearline environment of power-on-hours, temperature, and I/O duty cycle affect the product AFR and MTBF.  
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Nonrecoverable read errors  
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR)  
Load unload cycles  
1 per 10 bits read, max  
0.63% (nominal power, 40°C case temperature)  
600,000 cycles  
Rated Workload  
Average rate of <550TB/year  
The MTBF specification for the drive assumes the I/O workload does not exceed the  
Average Annualized Workload Rate Limit of <550TB/year. Workloads exceeding the  
annualized rate may degrade the drive MTBF and impact product reliability. The Aver-  
age Annualized Workload Rate Limit is in units of TB per year, or TB per 8760 power  
on hours. Workload Rate Limit = TB transferred * ( 8760 / recorded power on hours).  
Warranty  
To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to access the  
From this page, click on the "Verify Your Warranty" link. You will be asked to provide  
the drive serial number, model number (or part number) and country of purchase.The  
system will display the warranty information for your drive.  
Preventive maintenance  
None required.  
5.2.2  
Hot plugging the drive  
When a disk is powered on by switching the power or hot plugged, the drive runs a self test before attempting to communicate on its’  
interfaces. When the self test completes successfully, the drive initiates a Link Reset starting with OOB. An attached device should  
respond to the link reset. If the link reset attempt fails, or any time the drive looses sync, the drive initiated link reset. The drive will  
initiate link reset once per second but alternates between port A and B. Therefore each port will attempt a link reset once per 2 seconds  
assuming both ports are out of sync.  
If the self-test fails, the drive does not respond to link reset on the failing port.  
It is the responsibility of the systems integrator to assure that no temperature, energy, voltage hazard, or ESD potential hazard is  
presented during the hot connect/disconnect operation. Discharge the static electricity from the drive carrier prior to inserting it into the  
system.  
The drive motor must come to a complete stop prior to changing the  
plane of operation. This time is required to insure data integrity.  
CAUTION  
5.2.3  
S.M.A.R.T.  
S.M.A.R.T. is an acronym for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. This technology is intended to recognize conditions  
that indicate imminent drive failure and is designed to provide sufficient warning of a failure to allow you to back up the data before an  
actual failure occurs.  
.
The drive’s firmware monitors specific attributes for degradation  
over time but can’t predict instantaneous drive failures.  
NOTE  
Each monitored attribute has been selected to monitor a specific set of failure conditions in the operating performance of the drive and the  
thresholds are optimized to minimize “false” and “failed” predictions.  
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Controlling S.M.A.R.T.  
The operating mode of S.M.A.R.T. is controlled by the DEXCPT and PERF bits on the Informational Exceptions Control mode page  
(1Ch). Use the DEXCPT bit to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. feature. Setting the DEXCPT bit disables all S.M.A.R.T. functions.  
When enabled, S.M.A.R.T. collects on-line data as the drive performs normal read and write operations. When the PERF bit is set, the  
drive is considered to be in “On-line Mode Only” and will not perform off-line functions.  
You can measure off-line attributes and force the drive to save the data by using the Rezero Unit command. Forcing S.M.A.R.T. resets the  
timer so that the next scheduled interrupt is in one hour.  
You can interrogate the drive through the host to determine the time remaining before the next scheduled measurement and data logging  
process occurs. To accomplish this, issue a Log Sense command to log page 0x3E. This allows you to control when S.M.A.R.T.  
interruptions occur. Forcing S.M.A.R.T. with the RTZ command resets the timer.  
Performance impact  
S.M.A.R.T. attribute data is saved to the disk so that the events that caused a predictive failure can be recreated. The drive measures and  
saves parameters once every one hour subject to an idle period on the drive interfaces. The process of measuring off-line attribute data  
and saving data to the disk is interruptable. The maximum on-line only processing delay is summarized below:  
Maximum processing delay  
Fully-enabled delay  
DEXCPT = 0  
S.M.A.R.T. delay times  
75 ms  
Reporting control  
Reporting is controlled by the MRIE bits in the Informational Exceptions Control mode page (1Ch). An example, if the MRIE is set to  
one, the firmware will issue to the host an 01-5D00 sense code. The FRU field contains the type of predictive failure that occurred. The  
error code is preserved through bus resets and power cycles.  
Determining rate  
S.M.A.R.T. monitors the rate at which errors occur and signals a predictive failure if the rate of degraded errors increases to an  
unacceptable level. To determine rate, error events are logged and compared to the number of total operations for a given attribute. The  
interval defines the number of operations over which to measure the rate. The counter that keeps track of the current number of  
operations is referred to as the Interval Counter.  
S.M.A.R.T. measures error rates. All errors for each monitored attribute are recorded. A counter keeps track of the number of errors for  
the current interval. This counter is referred to as the Failure Counter.  
Error rate is the number of errors per operation. The algorithm that S.M.A.R.T. uses to record rates of error is to set thresholds for the  
number of errors and their interval. If the number of errors exceeds the threshold before the interval expires, the error rate is considered to  
be unacceptable. If the number of errors does not exceed the threshold before the interval expires, the error rate is considered to be  
acceptable. In either case, the interval and failure counters are reset and the process starts over.  
Predictive failures  
S.M.A.R.T. signals predictive failures when the drive is performing unacceptably for a period of time. The firmware keeps a running  
count of the number of times the error rate for each attribute is unacceptable. To accomplish this, a counter is incremented each time the  
error rate is unacceptable and decremented (not to exceed zero) whenever the error rate is acceptable. If the counter continually  
increments such that it reaches the predictive threshold, a predictive failure is signaled. This counter is referred to as the Failure History  
Counter. There is a separate Failure History Counter for each attribute.  
5.2.4  
Thermal monitor  
Constellation ES.3 drives implement a temperature warning system which:  
1. Signals the host if the temperature exceeds a value which would threaten the drive.  
2. Signals the host if the temperature exceeds a user-specified value.  
3. Saves a S.M.A.R.T. data frame on the drive which exceeds the threatening temperature value.  
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A temperature sensor monitors the drive temperature and issues a warning over the interface when the temperature exceeds a set  
threshold. The temperature is measured at power-up and then at ten-minute intervals after power-up.  
The thermal monitor system generates a warning code of 01-0B01 when the temperature exceeds the specified limit in compliance with  
the SCSI standard. The drive temperature is reported in the FRU code field of mode sense data. You can use this information to determine  
if the warning is due to the temperature exceeding the drive threatening temperature or the user-specified temperature.  
This feature is controlled by the Enable Warning (EWasc) bit, and the reporting mechanism is controlled by the Method of Reporting  
Informational Exceptions field (MRIE) on the Informational Exceptions Control (IEC) mode page (1Ch).  
The current algorithm implements two temperature trip points. The first trip point is set at 65°C which is the maximum temperature limit  
according to the drive specification. The second trip point is user-selectable using the Log Select command. The reference temperature  
you can set it to any value in the range of 0 to 65°C. If you specify a temperature greater than 65°C in this field, the temperature is  
rounded down to 65°C. A sense code is sent to the host to indicate the rounding of the parameter field.  
Table 1:  
Temperature Log Page (0Dh)  
Parameter Code  
0000h  
Description  
Primary Temperature  
Reference Temperature  
0001h  
5.2.5  
Drive Self Test (DST)  
Drive Self Test (DST) is a technology designed to recognize drive fault conditions that qualify the drive as a failed unit. DST validates  
the functionality of the drive at a system level.  
There are two test coverage options implemented in DST:  
1. Extended test  
2. Short test  
The most thorough option is the extended test that performs various tests on the drive and scans every logical block address (LBA) of the  
drive. The short test is time-restricted and limited in length—it does not scan the entire media surface, but does some fundamental tests  
and scans portions of the media.  
If DST encounters an error during either of these tests, it reports a fault condition. If the drive fails the test, remove it from service and  
return it to Seagate for service.  
5.2.5.1  
DST failure definition  
The drive will present a “diagnostic failed” condition through the self-tests results value of the diagnostic log page if a functional failure  
is encountered during DST. The channel and servo parameters are not modified to test the drive more stringently, and the number of  
retries are not reduced. All retries and recovery processes are enabled during the test. If data is recoverable, no failure condition will be  
reported regardless of the number of retries required to recover the data.  
The following conditions are considered DST failure conditions:  
• Seek error after retries are exhausted  
• Track-follow error after retries are exhausted  
• Read error after retries are exhausted  
• Write error after retries are exhausted  
Recovered errors will not be reported as diagnostic failures.  
5.2.5.2  
Implementation  
This section provides all of the information necessary to implement the DST function on this drive.  
5.2.5.2.1  
State of the drive prior to testing  
The drive must be in a ready state before issuing the Send Diagnostic command. There are multiple reasons why a drive may not be  
ready, some of which are valid conditions, and not errors. For example, a drive may be in process of doing a format, or another DST. It is  
the responsibility of the host application to determine the “not ready” cause.  
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While not technically part of DST, a Not Ready condition also qualifies the drive to be returned to Seagate as a failed drive.  
A Drive Not Ready condition is reported by the drive under the following conditions:  
• Motor will not spin  
• Motor will not lock to speed  
• Servo will not lock on track  
• Drive cannot read configuration tables from the disk  
In these conditions, the drive responds to a Test Unit Ready command with an 02/04/00 or 02/04/03 code.  
5.2.5.2.2  
Invoking DST  
To invoke DST, submit the Send Diagnostic command with the appropriate Function Code (001b for the short test or 010b for the  
extended test) in bytes 1, bits 5, 6, and 7.  
5.2.5.2.3  
Short and extended tests  
DST has two testing options:  
1. short  
2. extended  
These testing options are described in the following two subsections.  
Each test consists of three segments: an electrical test segment, a servo test segment, and a read/verify scan segment.  
Short test (Function Code: 001b)  
The purpose of the short test is to provide a time-limited test that tests as much of the drive as possible within 120 seconds. The short test  
does not scan the entire media surface, but does some fundamental tests and scans portions of the media. A complete read/verify scan is  
not performed and only factual failures will report a fault condition. This option provides a quick confidence test of the drive.  
Extended test (Function Code: 010b)  
The objective of the extended test option is to empirically test critical drive components. For example, the seek tests and on-track  
operations test the positioning mechanism. The read operation tests the read head element and the media surface. The write element is  
tested through read/write/read operations. The integrity of the media is checked through a read/verify scan of the media. Motor  
functionality is tested by default as a part of these tests.  
The anticipated length of the Extended test is reported through the Control Mode page.  
5.2.5.2.4  
Log page entries  
When the drive begins DST, it creates a new entry in the Self-test Results Log page. The new entry is created by inserting a new self-test  
parameter block at the beginning of the self-test results log parameter section of the log page. Existing data will be moved to make room  
for the new parameter block. The drive reports 20 parameter blocks in the log page. If there are more than 20 parameter blocks, the least  
recent parameter block will be deleted. The new parameter block will be initialized as follows:  
1. The Function Code field is set to the same value as sent in the DST command  
2. The Self-Test Results Value field is set to Fh  
3. The drive will store the log page to non-volatile memory  
After a self-test is complete or has been aborted, the drive updates the Self-Test Results Value field in its Self-Test Results Log page in  
non-volatile memory. The host may use Log Sense to read the results from up to the last 20 self-tests performed by the drive. The self-test  
results value is a 4-bit field that reports the results of the test. If the field is set to zero, the drive passed with no errors detected by the  
DST. If the field is not set to zero, the test failed for the reason reported in the field.  
The drive will report the failure condition and LBA (if applicable) in the Self-test Results Log parameter. The Sense key, ASC, ASCQ,  
and FRU are used to report the failure condition.  
5.2.5.2.5  
Abort  
There are several ways to abort a diagnostic. You can use a SCSI Bus Reset or a Bus Device Reset message to abort the diagnostic.  
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You can abort a DST executing in background mode by using the abort code in the DST Function Code field. This will cause a 01 (self-  
test aborted by the application client) code to appear in the self-test results values log. All other abort mechanisms will be reported as a 02  
(self-test routine was interrupted by a reset condition).  
5.2.6  
Product warranty  
Shipping  
When transporting or shipping a drive, use only a Seagate-approved container. Keep your original box. Seagate approved containers are  
easily identified by the Seagate Approved Package label. Shipping a drive in a non-approved container voids the drive warranty.  
Seagate repair centers may refuse receipt of components improperly packaged or obviously damaged in transit. Contact your authorized  
Seagate distributor to purchase additional boxes. Seagate recommends shipping by an air-ride carrier experienced in handling computer  
equipment.  
Storage  
The maximum recommended storage period for the drive in a non-operational environment is 90 days. Drives should be stored in the  
original unopened Seagate shipping packaging whenever possible. Once the drive is removed from the Seagate original packaging the  
recommended maximum period between drive operation cycles is 30 days. During any storage period the drive non-operational tempera-  
ture, humidity, wet bulb, atmospheric conditions, shock, vibration, magnetic and electrical field specifications should be followed.  
Product repair and return information  
Seagate customer service centers are the only facilities authorized to service Seagate drives. Seagate does not sanction any third-party  
repair facilities. Any unauthorized repair or tampering with the factory seal voids the warranty.  
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6.0 PHYSICAL/ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
This section provides information relating to the physical and electrical characteristics of the drive.  
6.1  
POWERCHOICETM POWER MANAGEMENT  
Drives using the load/unload architecture provide programmable power management to tailor systems for performance and greater  
energy efficiency.  
The table below lists the supported PowerChoice modes. The further you go down in the table, the more power savings you get. For  
example, Idle_B mode results in greater power savings than Idle_A mode. Standby_Z mode results in the greatest power savings.  
PowerChoice modes  
MODE  
DESCRIPTION  
Idle_A  
Reduced electronics  
Idle_B  
Heads unloaded. Disks spinning at full RPM  
Heads unloaded. Disks spinning at reduced RPM  
Idle_C  
Standby_Y  
Heads unloaded. Disks spinning at reduced RPM.  
Recovery requires the NOTIFY (Enable Spinup) command.  
Standby_Z  
Heads unloaded. Motor stopped (disks not spinning)  
Recovery requires the NOTIFY (Enable Spinup) command.  
PowerChoiceTM can be invoked using one of these two methods:  
• Power Condition mode page method—Enable and initialize the idle condition timers and/or the standby condition timers. The timer  
values are based on the values set in the Power Condition mode page.  
• START STOP UNIT command method—Use the START STOP UNIT command (OPERATION CODE 1Bh). This allows the host to  
directly transition the drive to any supported PowerChoice mode.  
If both the Power Condition mode page and START STOP UNIT command methods are used, the START STOP UNIT command request  
takes precedence over the Power Condition mode page power control and may disable the idle condition and standby condition timers.  
The REQUEST SENSE command reports the current PowerChoice state if active and also the method by which the drive entered the  
PowerChoice state.  
When the drive receives a command, all power condition timers are suspended if they were enabled via the Power Condition mode page.  
Once all outstanding commands are processed, the power condition timers are reinitialized to the values defined in the Power Condition  
mode page  
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6.1.1  
PowerChoice reporting methods  
PowerChoiceTM provides these reporting methods for tracking purposes:  
Request Sense command reports  
• Current power condition  
• Method of entry  
.
Processing the Request Sense command does not impact the drive’s power save state.  
NOTE  
Mode Sense command reports (mode page 0x1A)  
• Idle conditions enabled / disabled  
• Idle condition timer values (100ms increments) (default, saved, current, changeable)  
Power Condition Vital Product Data (VPD) Page (VPD page 0x8A)  
• Supported power conditions  
• Typical recovery time from power conditions (1ms increments)  
Start/Stop Cycle Counter Log Page reports (log page 0x0E)  
• Specified and accumulated Start/Stops and Load/Unload cycles  
Power Condition Transitions Log Page reports (log page 0x1A, subpage 0x00)  
• Accumulated transitions to Active, Idle_A, Idle_B, Idle_C, Standby_Y, Standby_Z  
6.2  
AC POWER REQUIREMENTS  
None.  
6.3  
DC POWER REQUIREMENTS  
The voltage and current requirements for a single drive are shown below. Values indicated apply at the drive connector.  
The standard drive models and the SED drive models have identical hardware, however the security and encryption portion of the drive  
controller ASIC is enabled and functional in the SED models. This represents a small additional drain on the 5V supply of about 30mA  
and a commensurate increase of about 150mW in power consumption. There is no additional drain on the 12V supply.  
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Table 2 4TB drive DC power requirements  
3.0GB MODE  
(AMPS)  
6.0GB MODE  
(AMPS)  
NOTES  
(AMPS)  
(AMPS)  
Voltage  
+5V  
+5V  
Regulation  
[5]  
± 5% [2]  
± 5% [2]  
Avg idle current DCX  
Advanced idle current  
Idle A  
0.40  
0.51  
0.37  
0.51  
3s  
3s  
3s  
3s  
0.35  
0.25  
0.25  
0.24  
0.51  
0.44  
0.25  
0.01  
0.36  
0.28  
0.25  
0.24  
0.50  
0.43  
0.25  
0.00  
Idle B  
Idle C  
Standby  
Maximum starting current  
(peak DC) DC  
3s  
3s  
3s  
[3]  
0.63  
0.81  
0.28  
2.16  
2.74  
0.01  
0.63  
0.83  
0.26  
2.16  
2.69  
0.01  
[3]  
(peak AC) AC  
Delayed motor start (max) DC  
Peak operating current (random read):  
Typical DCX  
0.50  
0.75  
1.75  
0.78  
0.79  
2.37  
0.50  
0.72  
1.78  
0.78  
0.80  
2.36  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (random write)  
Typical DCX  
0.51  
0.76  
1.13  
0.69  
0.71  
2.29  
0.52  
0.80  
1.13  
0.68  
0.71  
2.50  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (sequential read)  
Typical DCX  
0.83  
1.03  
1.27  
0.55  
0.58  
0.96  
0.82  
1.07  
1.30  
0.55  
0.58  
0.93  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (sequential write)  
Typical DCX  
0.66  
0.69  
0.80  
0.60  
0.62  
2.20  
0.67  
0.69  
0.84  
0.59  
0.63  
2.40  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
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Table 3 3TB drive DC power requirements  
3.0GB MODE  
(AMPS)  
6.0GB MODE  
(AMPS)  
NOTES  
(AMPS)  
(AMPS)  
Voltage  
+5V  
+5V  
Regulation  
[5]  
± 5% [2]  
± 5% [2]  
Avg idle current DCX  
Advanced idle current  
Idle A  
0.33  
0.43  
0.36  
0.43  
3s  
3s  
3s  
3s  
0.33  
0.25  
0.24  
0.26  
0.42  
0.37  
0.22  
0.00  
0.34  
0.28  
0.27  
0.24  
0.42  
0.37  
0.22  
0.00  
Idle B  
Idle C  
Standby  
Maximum starting current  
(peak DC) DC  
3s  
3s  
3s  
[3]  
0.62  
0.85  
0.29  
2.20  
2.71  
0.01  
0.65  
0.79  
0.29  
2.19  
2.75  
0.01  
[3]  
(peak AC) AC  
Delayed motor start (max) DC  
Peak operating current (random read):  
Typical DCX  
0.49  
0.72  
1.58  
0.71  
0.77  
2.24  
0.44  
0.63  
1.71  
0.71  
0.76  
2.28  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (random write)  
Typical DCX  
0.47  
0.72  
0.95  
0.61  
0.64  
2.24  
0.48  
0.74  
1.63  
0.62  
0.65  
2.31  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (sequential read)  
Typical DCX  
0.71  
0.75  
0.97  
0.47  
0.49  
0.84  
0.77  
0.99  
1.21  
0.47  
0.50  
0.83  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (sequential write)  
Typical DCX  
0.56  
0.59  
0.74  
0.50  
0.53  
0.89  
0.61  
0.87  
1.00  
0.50  
0.53  
2.19  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
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3.0GB MODE  
(AMPS)  
6.0GB MODE  
(AMPS)  
NOTES  
(AMPS)  
(AMPS)  
Voltage  
+5V  
+5V  
Regulation  
[5]  
± 5% [2]  
± 5% [2]  
Avg idle current DCX  
Advanced idle current  
Idle A  
0.33  
0.34  
0.33  
0.34  
3s  
3s  
3s  
3s  
0.33  
0.24  
0.24  
0.23  
0.34  
0.31  
0.19  
0.01  
0.34  
0.25  
0.24  
0.23  
0.34  
0.31  
0.19  
0.00  
Idle B  
Idle C  
Standby  
Maximum starting current  
(peak DC) DC  
3s  
3s  
3s  
[3]  
0.62  
0.76  
0.27  
2.16  
2.84  
0.02  
0.64  
0.78  
0.27  
2.15  
2.79  
0.02  
[3]  
(peak AC) AC  
Delayed motor start (max) DC  
Peak operating current (random read):  
Typical DCX  
0.46  
0.81  
1.54  
0.62  
0.64  
2.18  
0.43  
0.70  
1.64  
0.62  
0.66  
2.23  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (random write)  
Typical DCX  
0.45  
0.81  
0.99  
0.53  
0.54  
2.18  
0.42  
0.69  
1.24  
0.53  
0.56  
2.22  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (sequential read)  
Typical DCX  
0.70  
0.77  
1.24  
0.39  
0.42  
0.81  
0.70  
0.77  
1.16  
0.39  
0.42  
0.80  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (sequential write)  
Typical DCX  
0.56  
0.60  
0.72  
0.42  
0.45  
2.50  
0.56  
0.62  
0.76  
0.42  
0.46  
2.02  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
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3.0GB MODE  
(AMPS)  
6.0GB MODE  
(AMPS)  
NOTES  
(AMPS)  
(AMPS)  
Voltage  
+5V  
+5V  
Regulation  
[5]  
± 5% [2]  
± 5% [2]  
Avg idle current DCX  
Advanced idle current  
Idle A  
0.34  
0.27  
0.32  
0.27  
3s  
3s  
3s  
3s  
0.31  
0.23  
0.23  
0.22  
0.27  
0.24  
0.16  
0.01  
0.32  
0.23  
0.24  
0.22  
0.27  
0.24  
0.16  
0.00  
Idle B  
Idle C  
Standby  
Maximum starting current  
(peak DC) DC  
3s  
3s  
3s  
[3]  
0.59  
0.77  
0.55  
2.19  
2.73  
0.01  
0.58  
0.75  
0.25  
2.18  
2.70  
0.01  
[3]  
(peak AC) AC  
Delayed motor start (max) DC  
Peak operating current (random read):  
Typical DCX  
0.46  
0.77  
1.66  
0.54  
0.59  
2.17  
0.49  
0.83  
1.75  
0.54  
0.59  
2.11  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (random write)  
Typical DCX  
0.51  
0.83  
1.04  
0.44  
0.48  
2.07  
0.49  
0.83  
1.05  
0.44  
0.48  
2.10  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (sequential read)  
Typical DCX  
0.72  
0.97  
1.32  
0.31  
0.33  
0.64  
0.69  
0.73  
1.47  
0.31  
0.33  
0.69  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
Peak operating current (sequential write)  
Typical DCX  
0.56  
0.58  
0.94  
0.34  
0.36  
1.89  
0.56  
0.58  
0.74  
0.34  
0.36  
1.21  
3s  
3s  
Maximum DC  
Maximum (peak) DC  
[1]  
Measured with average reading DC ammeter. Instantaneous +12V current peaks will exceed these values. Power supply at nominal voltage. N  
(number of drives tested) = 6, 35 Degrees C ambient.  
[2] For +12 V, a –10% tolerance is allowed during initial spindle start but must return to ± 5% before reaching 7200 RPM. The ± 5% must be main-  
tained after the drive signifies that its power-up sequence has been completed and that the drive is able to accept selection by the host initiator.  
[3] See +12V current profile in Figure 1. (for 4TB models)  
[4] This condition occurs after OOB and Speed Negotiation completes but before the drive has received the Notify Spinup primitive.  
[5] See paragraph 6.3.1, "Conducted noise immunity." Specified voltage tolerance includes ripple, noise, and transient response.  
[6] Operating condition is defined as random 8 block reads.  
[7] During idle, the drive heads are relocated every 60 seconds to a random location within the band from three-quarters to maximum track.  
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General DC power requirement notes.  
1. Minimum current loading for each supply voltage is not less than 1.7% of the maximum operating current shown.  
2. The +5V and +12V supplies should employ separate ground returns.  
3. Where power is provided to multiple drives from a common supply, careful consideration for individual drive power requirements  
should be noted. Where multiple units are powered on simultaneously, the peak starting current must be available to each device.  
4. Parameters, other than spindle start, are measured after a 10-minute warm up.  
5. No terminator power.  
6.3.1  
Conducted noise immunity  
Noise is specified as a periodic and random distribution of frequencies covering a band from DC to 10 MHz. Maximum allowed noise  
values given below are peak-to-peak measurements and apply at the drive power connector.  
+5v  
=
=
250 mV pp from 100 Hz to 20 MHz.  
+12v  
800 mV pp from 100 Hz to 8 KHz.  
450 mV pp from 8 KHz to 20 KHz.  
250 mV pp from 20 KHz to 5 MHz.  
6.3.2  
Power sequencing  
The drive does not require power sequencing. The drive protects against inadvertent writing during power-up and down.  
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Current profiles  
The +12V (top) and +5V (bottom) current profiles for the Constellation ES drives are shown below.  
Figure 1.  
4TB model current profiles  
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The +12V (top) and +5V (bottom) current profiles for the Constellation ES drives are shown below.  
Figure 2.  
3TB model current profiles  
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The +12V (top) and +5V (bottom) current profiles for the Constellation ES drives are shown below.  
Figure 3.  
2TB model current profiles  
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The +12V (top) and +5V (bottom) current profiles for the Constellation ES drives are shown below.  
Figure 4.  
1TB model current profiles  
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POWER DISSIPATION  
4TB models in 3Gb operation  
rate for a drive in your system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the  
vertical axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.  
Figure 5.  
4TB models (3Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second  
4TB models in 6Gb operation  
rate for a drive in your system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the  
vertical axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.  
Figure 6.  
4TB models (6Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second  
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3TB models in 3Gb operation  
rate for a drive in your system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the  
vertical axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.  
Figure 7.  
3TB models (3Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second  
3TB models in 6Gb operation  
rate for a drive in your system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the  
vertical axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.  
Figure 8.  
3TB models (6Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second  
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2TB models in 3Gb operation  
rate for a drive in your system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the  
vertical axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.  
Figure 9.  
2TB models (3Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second  
2TB models in 6Gb operation  
rate for a drive in your system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the  
vertical axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.  
Figure 10.  
2TB models (6Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second  
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1TB models in 3Gb operation  
rate for a drive in your system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the  
vertical axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.  
Figure 11.  
1TB models (3Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second  
1TB models in 6Gb operation  
rate for a drive in your system on the horizontal axis and read the corresponding +5 volt current, +12 volt current, and total watts on the  
vertical axis. To calculate BTUs per hour, multiply watts by 3.4123.  
Figure 12.  
1TB models (6Gb) DC current and power vs. input/output operations per second  
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ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS  
Temperature and humidity values experienced by the drive must be such that condensation does not occur on any drive part. Altitude and  
atmospheric pressure specifications are referenced to a standard day at 58.7°F (14.8°C). Maximum wet bulb temperature is 82°F (28°C).  
6.5.1  
a. Operating  
The drive meets the operating specifications over a 41°F to 140°F (5°C to 60°C) drive case temperature range with a maximum  
Temperature  
temperature gradient of 36°F (20°C) per hour.  
The maximum allowable drive case temperature is 60°C. See Figure 13 for HDA case temperature measurement location.  
The MTBF specification for the drive assumes the operating environment is designed to maintain nominal case temperature. The  
rated MTBF is based upon a sustained case temperature of 104°F (40°C). Occasional excursions in operating temperature between the  
rated MTBF temperature and the maximum drive operating case temperature may occur without impact to the rated MTBF  
temperature. However, continual or sustained operation at case temperatures beyond the rated MTBF temperature will degrade the  
drive MTBF and reduce product reliability.  
Air flow may be required to achieve consistent nominal case temperature values (see Section 10.2). To confirm that the required  
cooling is provided for the electronics and HDA, place the drive in its final mechanical configuration, and perform random write/read  
operations. After the temperatures stabilize, measure the case temperature of the drive.  
b. Non-operating  
–40° to 158°F (–40° to 70°C) package ambient with a maximum gradient of 36°F (20°C) per hour. This specification assumes that the  
drive is packaged in the shipping container designed by Seagate for use with drive.  
HDA Temp.  
Check Point  
Figure 13.  
Location of the HDA temperature check point  
Image is for reference only, may not represent actual drive.  
NOTE  
6.5.2  
Relative humidity  
The values below assume that no condensation on the drive occurs.  
a. Operating  
5% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity with a maximum gradient of 20% per hour.  
b. Non-operating  
5% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity.  
6.5.3  
a. Operating  
–1000 to +10,000 feet (–304.8 to +3048 meters)  
Effective altitude (sea level)  
b. Non-operating  
–1000 to +40,000 feet (–304.8 to +12,192 meters)  
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6.5.4  
Shock and vibration  
Shock and vibration limits specified in this document are measured directly on the drive chassis. If the drive is installed in an enclosure to  
which the stated shock and/or vibration criteria is applied, resonances may occur internally to the enclosure resulting in drive movement  
in excess of the stated limits. If this situation is apparent, it may be necessary to modify the enclosure to minimize drive movement.  
The limits of shock and vibration defined within this document are specified with the drive mounted by any of the four methods shown in  
6.5.4.1  
Shock  
a. Operating—normal  
The drive, as installed for normal operation, shall operate error free while subjected to intermittent shock not exceeding 70 Gs (read)  
and 40 Gs (write) at a maximum duration of 2ms (half sinewave). Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis. Shock is not to be  
repeated more than once every 2 seconds.  
b. Operating—abnormal  
Equipment, as installed for normal operation, does not incur physical damage while subjected to intermittent shock not exceeding 40  
Gs at a maximum duration of 11ms (half sinewave). Shock occurring at abnormal levels may promote degraded operational  
performance during the abnormal shock period. Specified operational performance will continue when normal operating shock levels  
resume. Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis. Shock is not to be repeated more than once every 2 seconds.  
c. Non-operating  
The limits of non-operating shock shall apply to all conditions of handling and transportation. This includes both isolated drives and  
integrated drives.  
The drive subjected to nonrepetitive shock not exceeding 80 Gs at a maximum duration of 11ms (half sinewave) shall not exhibit  
device damage or performance degradation. Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.  
The drive subjected to nonrepetitive shock not exceeding 300 Gs at a maximum duration of 2ms (half sinewave) does not exhibit  
device damage or performance degradation. Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.  
The drive subjected to nonrepetitive shock not exceeding 200 Gs at a maximum duration of 0.5ms (half sinewave) does not exhibit  
device damage or performance degradation. Shock may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.  
d. Packaged  
Disk drives shipped as loose load (not palletized) general freight will be packaged to withstand drops from heights as defined in the  
table below. For additional details refer to Seagate specifications 30190-001 (under 100 lbs/45 kg) or 30191-001 (over 100 lbs/45  
Kg).  
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PACKAGE SIZE  
PACKAGED/PRODUCT WEIGHT  
DROP HEIGHT  
<600 cu in (<9,800 cu cm)  
Any  
60 in (1524 mm)  
48 in (1219 mm)  
42 in (1067 mm)  
36 in (914 mm)  
600-1800 cu in (9,800-19,700 cu cm)  
>1800 cu in (>19,700 cu cm)  
>600 cu in (>9,800 cu cm)  
0-20 lb (0 to 9.1 kg)  
0-20 lb (0 to 9.1 kg)  
20-40 lb (9.1 to 18.1 kg)  
Drives packaged in single or multipacks with a gross weight of 20 pounds (8.95 kg) or less by Seagate for general freight shipment  
shall withstand a drop test from 48 in (1070 mm) against a concrete floor or equivalent.  
X
X
Figure 14.  
Recommended mounting  
Image is for reference only, may not represent actual drive.  
NOTE  
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Vibration  
a. Operating—normal  
The drive as installed for normal operation, shall comply with the complete specified performance while subjected to continuous  
vibration not exceeding  
5 - 22 Hz  
0.25 Gs, limited displacement  
22 - 350 Hz  
350 - 500 Hz  
0.5 Gs  
0.25 Gs  
Vibration may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.  
b. Operating—abnormal  
Equipment as installed for normal operation shall not incur physical damage while subjected to periodic vibration not exceeding:  
15 minutes of duration at major resonant frequency  
Vibration occurring at these levels may degrade operational performance during the abnormal vibration period. Specified operational  
performance will continue when normal operating vibration levels are resumed. This assumes system recovery routines are available.  
Operating abnormal translational random flat profile  
5-500 Hz @ 0.75 G (X, Y, or Z axis)  
c. Non-operating  
The limits of non-operating vibration shall apply to all conditions of handling and transportation. This includes both isolated drives  
and integrated drives.  
The drive shall not incur physical damage or degraded performance as a result of continuous vibration not exceeding  
5 - 22 Hz  
2 Gs (0 to peak, linear, swept sine, 0.5 octave/min)  
5 Gs (0 to peak, linear, swept sine, 0.5 octave/min)  
2 Gs (0 to peak, linear, swept sine, 0.5 octave/min)  
22 - 350 Hz  
350 - 500 Hz  
Vibration may be applied in the X, Y, or Z axis.  
6.5.5  
Acoustics  
Sound power during idle mode shall be 2.8 bels typical when measured to ISO 7779 specification.  
Sound power while operating shall be 3.0 bels typical when measured to ISO 7779 specification.  
There will not be any discrete tones more than 9 dB above the masking noise when measured according to  
Seagate specification 30553-001.  
6.5.6  
Air cleanliness  
The drive is designed to operate in a typical office environment with minimal environmental control.  
6.5.7  
Corrosive 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 corrosive chemicals as electronic  
drive component reliability can be affected by the installation environment. The silver, 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 vulcanized 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.  
6.5.8  
Electromagnetic susceptibility  
See Section 2.1.1.1.  
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6.6  
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
4TB  
3TB  
2TB  
1TB  
1.543 lb  
1.444 lb  
1.400 lb  
1.334 lb  
700 g  
655 g  
635 g  
605 g  
Weight:  
NOTE  
in  
mm  
in  
mm  
in  
mm  
Figure 15.  
Mounting configuration dimensions  
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7.0 ABOUT FIPS  
The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2 is a U.S. Government Computer Security Standard used to  
accredit cryptographic modules. It is titled 'Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules (FIPS PUB 140-2)' and is issued by the  
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).  
Purpose  
This standard specifies the security requirements that will be satisfied by a cryptographic module utilized within a security system pro-  
tecting sensitive but unclassified information. The standard provides four increasing, qualitative levels of security: Level 1, Level 2,  
Level 3 and Level 4. These levels are intended to cover the wide range of potential applications and environments in which cryptographic  
modules may be employed.  
Validation Program  
Products that claim conformance to this standard are validated by the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) which is a  
joint effort between National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) of  
the Government of Canada. Products validated as conforming to FIPS 140-2 are accepted by the Federal agencies of both countries for  
the protection of sensitive information (United States) or Designated Information (Canada).  
In the CMVP, vendors of cryptographic modules use independent, accredited testing laborites to have their modules tested. National Vol-  
untary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratories perform cryptographic module compliance/conformance  
testing.  
Seagate Enterprise SED  
to satisfy FIPS 140-2 Level 2 requirements. In order to operate in FIPS Approved Mode of Operation, these SEDs require security initial-  
ization. For more information, refer to 'Security Rules' section in the 'Security Policy' document uploaded on the NIST website. To refer-  
Security Level 2  
Security Level 2 enhances the physical security mechanisms of a Security Level 1 cryptographic module by adding the requirement for  
tamper-evidence, which includes the use of tamper-evident coatings or seals on removable covers of the module. Tamper-evident coat-  
ings or seals are placed on a cryptographic module so that the coating or seal must be broken to attain physical access to the critical  
security parameters (CSP) within the module. Tamper-evident seals (example shown in Figure 16, page 38) are placed on covers to  
protect against unauthorized physical access. In addition Security Level 2 requires, at a minimum, role-based authentication in which a  
cryptographic module authenticates the authorization of an operator to assume a specific role and perform a corresponding set of ser-  
vices.  
Figure 16.  
Example of FIPS tamper evidence labels.  
Image is for reference only, may not represent actual drive.  
NOTE  
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8.0 ABOUT SELF-ENCRYPTING DRIVES  
Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) offer encryption and security services for the protection of stored data, commonly known as “protection of  
data at rest.” These drives are compliant with the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Enterprise Storage Specifications as detailed in  
The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) is an organization sponsored and operated by companies in the computer, storage and digital  
communications industry. Seagate’s SED models comply with the standards published by the TCG.  
To use the security features in the drive, the host must be capable of constructing and issuing the following two SCSI commands:  
• Security Protocol Out  
• Security Protocol In  
These commands are used to convey the TCG protocol to and from the drive in their command payloads.  
8.1  
DATA ENCRYPTION  
Encrypting drives use one inline encryption engine for each port, employing AES-256 data encryption in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC)  
mode to encrypt all data prior to being written on the media and to decrypt all data as it is read from the media. The encryption engines  
are always in operation and cannot be disabled.  
The 32-byte Data Encryption Key (DEK) is a random number which is generated by the drive, never leaves the drive, and is inaccessible  
to the host system. The DEK is itself encrypted when it is stored on the media and when it is in volatile temporary storage (DRAM)  
8.2  
CONTROLLED ACCESS  
The drive has two security providers (SPs) called the "Admin SP" and the "Locking SP." These act as gatekeepers to the drive security  
services. Security-related commands will not be accepted unless they also supply the correct credentials to prove the requester is  
authorized to perform the command.  
8.2.1  
Admin SP  
available using the SID (Secure ID) password or the MSID (Manufacturers Secure ID) password.  
8.2.2  
Locking SP  
The Locking SP controls read/write access to the media and the cryptographic erase feature. Access to the Locking SP is available using  
the BandMasterX or EraseMaster passwords. Since the drive owner can define up to 16 data bands on the drive, each data band has its  
own password called BandMasterX where X is the number of the data band (0 through 15).  
8.2.3  
Default password  
When the drive is shipped from the factory, all passwords are set to the value of MSID. This 32-byte random value can only be read by  
the host electronically over the interface. After receipt of the drive, it is the responsibility of the owner to use the default MSID password  
as the authority to change all other passwords to unique owner-specified values.  
8.3  
RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR (RNG)  
The drive has a 32-byte hardware RNG that it is uses to derive encryption keys or, if requested to do so, to provide random numbers to the  
host for system use, including using these numbers as Authentication Keys (passwords) for the drive’s Admin and Locking SPs.  
8.4  
DRIVE LOCKING  
bands.  
The variable "LockOnReset" should be set to "PowerCycle" to ensure that the data bands will be locked if power is lost. In addition  
"ReadLockEnabled" and "WriteLockEnabled" must be set to true in the locking table in order for the bands "LockOnReset" setting of  
"PowerCycle" to actually lock access to the band when a "PowerCycle" event occurs. This scenario occurs if the drive is removed from  
its cabinet. The drive will not honor any data read or write requests until the bands have been unlocked. This prevents the user data from  
being accessed without the appropriate credentials when the drive has been removed from its cabinet and installed in another system.  
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When the drive is shipped from the factory, the firmware download port is unlocked.  
DATA BANDS  
8.5  
When shipped from the factory, the drive is configured with a single data band called Band 0 (also known as the Global Data Band)  
which comprises LBA 0 through LBA max. The host may allocate Band1 by specifying a start LBA and an LBA range. The real estate  
for this band is taken from the Global Band. An additional 14 Data Bands may be defined in a similar way (Band2 through Band15) but  
before these bands can be allocated LBA space, they must first be individually enabled using the EraseMaster password.  
Data bands cannot overlap but they can be sequential with one band ending at LBA (x) and the next beginning at LBA (x+1).  
Each data band has its own drive-generated encryption key and its own user-supplied password. The host may change the Encryption  
8.6  
CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERASE  
A significant feature of SEDs is the ability to perform a cryptographic erase. This involves the host telling the drive to change the data  
encryption key for a particular band. Once changed, the data is no longer recoverable since it was written with one key and will be read  
using a different key. Since the drive overwrites the old key with the new one, and keeps no history of key changes, the user data can  
never be recovered. This is tantamount to an instantaneous data erase and is very useful if the drive is to be scrapped or redispositioned.  
8.7  
AUTHENTICATED FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD  
In addition to providing a locking mechanism to prevent unwanted firmware download attempts, the drive also only accepts download  
files which have been cryptographically signed by the appropriate Seagate Design Center.  
Three conditions must be met before the drive will allow the download operation:  
1. The download must be an SED file. A standard (base) drive (non-SED) file will be rejected.  
2. The download file must be signed and authenticated.  
3. As with a non-SED drive, the download file must pass the acceptance criteria for the drive. For example it must be applicable to the  
correct drive model, and have compatible revision and customer status.  
8.8  
POWER REQUIREMENTS  
The standard drive models and the SED drive models have identical hardware, however the security and encryption portion of the drive  
controller ASIC is enabled and functional in the SED models. This represents a small additional drain on the 5V supply of about 30mA  
and a commensurate increase of about 150mW in power consumption. There is no additional drain on the 12V supply. See the tables in  
8.9  
SUPPORTED COMMANDS  
The SED models support the following two commands in addition to the commands supported by the standard (non-SED) models as  
listed in Table 9:  
• Security Protocol Out (B5h)  
• Security Protocol In (A2h)  
8.10 SANITIZE - CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERASE  
This command cryptographically erases all user data on the drive by destroying the current data encryption key and replacing it with a  
new data encryption key randomly generated by the drive. Sanitize CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERASE is a SCSI CDB Op code 48h and select-  
ing the service action code 3 (CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERASE)  
8.11 REVERTSP  
SED models will support the RevertSP feature which erases all data in all bands on the device and returns the contents of all SPs  
(Security Providers) on the device to their original factory state. In order to execute the RevertSP method the unique PSID (Physical  
Secure ID) printed on the drive label must be provided. PSID is not electronically accessible and can only be manually read from the  
drive label or scanned in via the 2D barcode.  
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9.0 DEFECT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT  
Seagate continues to use innovative technologies to manage defects and errors. These technologies are designed to increase data integrity,  
perform drive self-maintenance, and validate proper drive operation.  
SCSI defect and error management involves drive internal defect/error management and SAS system error considerations (errors in  
communications between the initiator and the drive). In addition, Seagate provides the following technologies used to increase data  
integrity and drive reliability:  
• Background Media Scan (see Section 9.4)  
• Media Pre-Scan (see Section 9.5)  
• Deferred Auto-Reallocation (see Section 9.6)  
• Idle Read After Write (see Section 9.7)  
The read error rates and specified storage capacities are not dependent on host (initiator) defect management routines.  
9.1  
DRIVE INTERNAL DEFECTS/ERRORS  
During the initial drive format operation at the factory, media defects are identified, tagged as being unusable, and their locations  
recorded on the drive primary defects list (referred to as the “P’ list and also as the ETF defect list). At factory format time, these known  
defects are also reallocated, that is, reassigned to a new place on the medium and the location listed in the defects reallocation table. The  
“P” list is not altered after factory formatting. Locations of defects found and reallocated during error recovery procedures after drive  
shipment are listed in the “G” list (defects growth list). The “P” and “G” lists may be referenced by the initiator using the Read Defect  
Data command.  
Details of the SCSI commands supported by the drive are described in the SAS Interface Manual. Also, more information on the drive  
Error Recovery philosophy is presented in the SAS Interface Manual.  
9.2  
DRIVE ERROR RECOVERY PROCEDURES  
When an error occurs during drive operation, the drive, if programmed to do so, performs error recovery procedures to attempt to recover  
the data. The error recovery procedures used depend on the options previously set in the Error Recovery Parameters mode page. Error  
recovery and defect management may involve using several SCSI commands described in the SAS Interface Manual. The drive  
implements selectable error recovery time limits required in video applications.  
The error recovery scheme supported by the drive provides a way to control the total error recovery time for the entire command in  
addition to controlling the recovery level for a single LBA. The total amount of time spent in error recovery for a command can be  
limited using the Recovery Time Limit bytes in the Error Recovery mode page. The total amount of time spent in error recovery for a  
single LBA can be limited using the Read Retry Count or Write Retry Count bytes in the Error Recovery mode page.  
The drive firmware error recovery algorithms consist of 12 levels for read recoveries and five levels for write. Each level may consist of  
multiple steps, where a step is defined as a recovery function involving a single re-read or re-write attempt. The maximum level used by  
the drive in LBA recovery is determined by the read and write retry counts.  
Table 6 equates the read and write retry count with the maximum possible recovery time for read and write recovery of individual LBAs.  
The times given do not include time taken to perform reallocations. Reallocations are performed when the ARRE bit (for reads) or  
AWRE bit (for writes) is one, the RC bit is zero, and the recovery time limit for the command has not yet been met. Time needed to  
perform reallocation is not counted against the recovery time limit.  
When the RC bit is one, reallocations are disabled even if the ARRE or AWRE bits are one. The drive will still perform data recovery  
actions within the limits defined by the Read Retry Count, Write Retry Count, and Recovery Time Limit parameters. However, the drive  
does not report any unrecovered errors.  
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Table 6 Read and write retry count maximum recovery times  
Maximum recovery time per  
Read retry count* LBA (cumulative, ms)  
Maximum recovery time per  
Write retry count  
LBA (cumulative, ms)  
0
35.94  
53.91  
79.89  
97.86  
175.85  
421.79  
1
124.32  
1
5
621.62  
2
10  
1243.23  
1864.85  
2486.47  
3
15  
4
20 (default)  
5 (default)  
* For read retry count, every tick ~ 5% of total error recovery. Valid range setting is 1-20.  
e.g. 1 ~ 5%  
5 ~ 25%  
20 ~ 100%  
Setting these retry counts to a value below the default setting could result in degradation of the unrecovered error rate. For example,  
suppose the read/write recovery page has the RC bit = 0 and if the read retry count is set to 5, this means ~ 25% of error recovery will be  
executed which consumes 621.62 ms (please refer to the table above). If the limit is reached and a LBA has not yet been recovered (i.e.  
requires retries beyond 621.62 ms), the command will end with Check Condition status report and unrecoverable read error will be  
reported.  
9.3  
SAS SYSTEM ERRORS  
Information on the reporting of operational errors or faults across the interface is given in the SAS Interface Manual. The SSP Response  
returns information to the host about numerous kinds of errors or faults. The Receive Diagnostic Results reports the results of diagnostic  
operations performed by the drive.  
Status returned by the drive to the initiator is described in the SAS Interface Manual. Status reporting plays a role in systems error  
management and its use in that respect is described in sections where the various commands are discussed.  
9.4  
BACKGROUND MEDIA SCAN  
Background Media Scan (BMS) is a self-initiated media scan. BMS is defined in the T10 document SPC-4 available from the T10  
committee. BMS performs sequential reads across the entire pack of the media while the drive is idle. In RAID arrays, BMS allows hot  
spare drives to be scanned for defects prior to being put into service by the host system. On regular duty drives, if the host system makes  
use of the BMS Log Page, it can avoid placing data in suspect locations on the media. Unreadable and recovered error sites will be logged  
or reallocated per ARRE/AWRE settings.  
With BMS, the host system can consume less power and system overhead by only checking BMS status and results rather than tying up  
the bus and consuming power in the process of host-initiated media scanning activity.  
Since the background scan functions are only done during idle periods, BMS causes a negligible impact to system performance. The first  
BMS scan for a newly manufactured drive is performed as quickly as possible to verify the media and protect data by setting the “Start  
time after idle” to 5ms, all subsequent scans begin after 500ms of idle time. Other features that normally use idle time to function will  
function normally because BMS functions for bursts of 800ms and then suspends activity for 100ms to allow other background functions  
to operate.  
BMS interrupts immediately to service host commands from the interface bus while performing reads. BMS will complete any BMS-  
initiated error recovery prior to returning to service host-initiated commands. Overhead associated with a return to host-servicing activity  
from BMS only impacts the first command that interrupted BMS, this results in a typical delay of about 1 ms.  
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9.5  
MEDIA PRE-SCAN  
Media Pre-Scan is a feature that allows the drive to repair media errors that would otherwise have been found by the host system during  
critical data accesses early in the drive’s life. The default setting for Media Pre-Scan is enabled on standard products. Media Pre-Scan  
checks each write command to determine if the destination LBAs have been scanned by BMS. If the LBAs have been verified, the drive  
proceeds with the normal write command. If the LBAs have not been verified by BMS, Pre-Scan will convert the write to a write verify  
to certify that the data was properly written to the disk.  
During Pre-Scan write verify commands, write performance may decrease by 50% until Pre-Scan completes. Write  
performance testing should be performed after Pre-Scan is complete. This may be checked by reading the BMS status.  
NOTE  
To expedite the scan of the full pack and subsequently exit from the Pre-Scan period, BMS will begin scanning immediately when the  
drive goes to idle during the Pre-Scan period. In the event that the drive is in a high transaction traffic environment and is unable to  
complete a BMS scan within 24 power on hours BMS will disable Pre-Scan to restore full performance to the system.  
9.6  
DEFERRED AUTO-REALLOCATION  
Deferred Auto-Reallocation (DAR) simplifies reallocation algorithms at the system level by allowing the drive to reallocate unreadable  
locations on a subsequent write command. Sites are marked for DAR during read operations performed by the drive. When a write  
command is received for an LBA marked for DAR, the auto-reallocation process is invoked and attempts to rewrite the data to the  
original location. If a verification of this rewrite fails, the sector is re-mapped to a spare location.  
This is in contrast to the system having to use the Reassign Command to reassign a location that was unreadable and then generate a write  
command to rewrite the data. DAR is most effective when AWRE and ARRE are enabled—this is the default setting from the Seagate  
factory. With AWRE and ARRE disabled DAR is unable to reallocate the failing location and will report an error sense code indicating  
that a write command is being attempted to a previously failing location.  
9.7  
IDLE READ AFTER WRITE  
Idle Read After Write (IRAW) utilizes idle time to verify the integrity of recently written data. During idle periods, no active system  
requests, the drive reads recently written data from the media and compares it to valid write command data resident in the drives data  
buffer. Any sectors that fail the comparison result in the invocation of a rewrite and auto-reallocation process. The process attempts to  
rewrite the data to the original location. If a verification of this rewrite fails, the sector is re-mapped to a spare location.  
9.8  
PROTECTION INFORMATION (PI)  
Protection Information is intended as a standardized approach to system level LRC traditionally provided by systems using 520 byte for-  
matted LBAs. Drives formatted with PI information provide the same, common LBA count (i.e. same capacity point) as non-PI format-  
ted drives. Sequential performance of a PI drive will be reduced by approximately 1.56% due to the extra overhead of PI being  
transferred from the media that is not calculated as part of the data transferred to the host. To determine the full transfer rate of a PI drive,  
transfers should be calculated by adding the 8 extra bytes of PI to the transferred LBA length, i.e. 512 + 8 = 520. PI formatted drives are  
physically formatted to 520 byte sectors that store 512 bytes of customer data with 8 bytes of Protection Information appended to it. The  
advantage of PI is that the Protection Information bits can be managed at the HBA and HBA driver level. Allowing a system that typi-  
cally does not support 520 LBA formats to integrate this level of protection.  
Protection Information is valid with any supported LBA size. 512 LBA size is used here as common example.  
9.8.1  
Levels of PI  
There are 4 types of Protection Information.  
Type 0 - Describes a drive that is not formatted with PI information bytes. This allows for legacy support in non-PI systems.  
Type 1 - Provides support of PI protection using 10 and 16 byte commands. The RDPROTECT and WRTPROTECT bits allow for  
checking control through the CDB. Eight bytes of Protection Information are transmitted at LBA boundaries across the interface if  
RDPROTECT and WRTPROTECT bits are nonzero values. Type 1 does not allow the use of 32 byte commands.  
Type 2 - Provides checking control and additional expected fields within the 32 byte CDBs. Eight bytes of Protection Information are  
transmitted at LBA boundaries across the interface if RDPROTECT and WRTPROTECT bits are nonzero values. Type 2 does allow the  
use of 10 and 16 byte commands with zero values in the RDPROTECT and WRTPROTECT fields. The drive will generate 8 bytes  
(e.g.0xFFFF) 8 bytes of Protection Information to be stored on the media, but the 8 bytes will not be transferred to the host during a read  
command.  
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Type 3 - Seagate products do not support Type 3.  
9.8.2 Setting and determining the current Type Level  
A drive is initialized to a type of PI by using the format command on a PI capable drive. Once a drive is formatted to a PI Type, it may be  
queried by a Read Capacity (16) command to report the PI type which it is currently formatted to. PI Types cannot coexist on a single  
drive. A drive can only be formatted to a single PI Type. It can be changed at anytime to a new Type but requires a low level format which  
destroys all existing data on the drive. No other vehicle for changing the PI type is provided by the T10 SBC3 specification.  
Type 1 PI format CDB command: 04 90 00 00 00 00, Write Buffer: 00 A0 00 00  
Type 2 PI format CDB command: 04 D0 00 00 00 00, Write Buffer: 00 A0 00 00  
9.8.3  
Identifying a Protection Information drive  
The Standard Inquiry provides a bit to indicate if PI is support by the drive. Vital Product Descriptor (VPD) page 0x86 provides bits to  
indicate the PI Types supported and which PI fields the drive supports checking.  
For further details with respect to PI, please refer to SCSI Block  
Commands - 3 (SBC-3) Draft Standard documentation.  
NOTE  
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10.0 INSTALLATION  
Constellation ES.3 disk drive installation is a plug-and-play process. There are no jumpers, switches, or terminators on the drive.  
SAS drives are designed to be used in a host system that provides a SAS-compatible backplane with bays designed to accommodate the  
drive. In such systems, the host system typically provides a carrier or tray into which you need to mount the drive. Mount the drive to the  
carrier or tray provided by the host system using four M3 x 0.5 metric screws. When tightening the screws, use a maximum torque of 4.5  
in-lb +/- 0.45 in-lb. Do not over-tighten or force the screws. You can mount the drive in any orientation.  
SAS drives are designed to be attached to the host system without I/O or power cables. If you  
intend the use the drive in a non-backplane host system, connecting the drive using high-quality  
cables is acceptable as long as the I/O cable length does not exceed 4 meters (13.1 feet).  
NOTE  
Slide the carrier or tray into the appropriate bay in your host system using the instructions provided by the host system. This connects the  
drive directly to your system’s SAS connector. The SAS connector is normally located on a SAS backpanel. See Section 11.4.1 for  
additional information about these connectors.  
Power is supplied through the SAS connector.  
The drive is shipped from the factory low-level formatted in 512-byte logical blocks. You need to reformat the drive only if you want to  
select a different logical block size.  
Figure 17.  
Physical interface  
Image is for reference only, may not represent actual drive.  
NOTE  
10.1 DRIVE ORIENTATION  
The drive may be mounted in any orientation. All drive performance characterizations, however, have been done with the drive in  
horizontal (discs level) and vertical (drive on its side) orientations, which are the two preferred mounting orientations.  
10.2 COOLING  
Cabinet cooling must be designed by the customer so that the ambient temperature immediately surrounding the drive will not exceed  
The rack, cabinet, or drawer environment for the drive must provide heat removal from the electronics and head and disk assembly  
(HDA). You should confirm that adequate heat removal is provided using the temperature measurement guidelines described in Section  
Forced air flow may be required to keep temperatures at or below the temperatures specified in Section 6.5.1 in which case the drive  
should be oriented, or air flow directed, so that the least amount of air flow resistance is created while providing air flow to the  
electronics and HDA. Also, the shortest possible path between the air inlet and exit should be chosen to minimize the travel length of air  
heated by the drive and other heat sources within the rack, cabinet, or drawer environment.  
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more fans, either forcing or drawing air as shown in the illustrations. Conduction, convection, or other forced air-flow patterns are  
Ab  
ote  
A
l
b
b
Ab  
ote  
A
l
Figure 18.  
Air flow  
Image is for reference only, may not represent actual drive.  
NOTE  
10.3 DRIVE MOUNTING  
Mount the drive using the bottom or side mounting holes. If you mount the drive using the bottom holes, ensure that you do not  
physically distort the drive by attempting to mount it on a stiff, non-flat surface.  
The allowable mounting surface stiffness is 80 lb/in (14.0 N/mm). The following equation and paragraph define the allowable mounting  
surface stiffness:  
K x X = F < 15lb = 67N  
where K is the mounting surface stiffness (units in lb/in or N/mm) and X is the out-of-plane surface distortion (units in inches or  
millimeters). The out-of-plane distortion (X) is determined by defining a plane with three of the four mounting points fixed and  
evaluating the out-of-plane deflection of the fourth mounting point when a known force (F) is applied to the fourth point.  
Do not cover breather hole on top cover.  
NOTE  
Breather Hole  
Do Not  
Cover  
Breather hole location - top cover  
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10.4 GROUNDING  
Signal ground (PCBA) and HDA ground are connected together in the drive and cannot be separated by the user. The equipment in which  
the drive is mounted is connected directly to the HDA and PCBA with no electrically isolating shock mounts. If it is desired for the  
system chassis to not be connected to the HDA/PCBA ground, the systems integrator or user must provide a nonconductive (electrically  
isolating) method of mounting the drive in the host equipment.  
Increased radiated emissions may result if you do not provide the maximum surface area ground connection between system ground and  
drive ground. This is the system designer’s and integrator’s responsibility.  
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11.0 INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS  
This section partially describes the interface requirements as implemented on Constellation ES.3 drives. Additional information is  
provided in the SAS Interface Manual (part number 100293071).  
11.1 SAS FEATURES  
This section lists the SAS-specific features supported by Constellation ES.3 drives.  
11.1.1 task management functions  
Table 7 SAS task management functions supported  
TASK NAME  
Abort Task  
SUPPORTED  
Yes  
Clear ACA  
Yes  
Clear task set  
Abort task set  
Logical Unit Reset  
Query Task  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
11.1.2 task management responses  
Table 8 Task management response codes  
FUNCTION NAME  
Function complete  
Invalid frame  
RESPONSE CODE  
00  
02  
04  
05  
08  
09  
Function not supported  
Function failed  
Function succeeded  
Invalid logical unit  
11.2 DUAL PORT SUPPORT  
Constellation ES.3 SAS drives have two independent ports. These ports may be connected in the same or different SCSI domains. Each  
drive port has a unique SAS address.  
The two ports have the capability of independent port clocking (e.g. both ports can run at 6Gb/s or the first port can run at 6Gb/s while the  
second port runs at 3Gb/s. The supported link rates are 1.5, 3.0, or 6.0 Gb/s.  
Subject to buffer availability, the Constellation ES.3 drives support:  
• Concurrent port transfers—The drive supports receiving COMMAND, TASK management transfers on both ports at the same time.  
• Full duplex—The drive supports sending XFER_RDY, DATA and RESPONSE transfers while receiving frames on both ports.  
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11.3 SCSI COMMANDS SUPPORTED  
Table 9 lists the SCSI commands supported by Constellation ES.3 drives.  
Table 9 Supported commands  
COMMAND NAME  
COMMAND CODE  
SUPPORTED  
Change Definition  
40h  
39h  
18h  
3Ah  
04h  
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
N
N
N
Y
Compare  
Copy  
Copy and Verify  
DCRT bit supported  
DPRY bit supported  
DSP bit supported  
IMMED bit supported  
IP bit supported  
SI (Security Initialize) bit supported  
STPF bit supported  
VS (vendor specific)  
Inquiry  
12h  
Date Code page (C1h)  
Device Behavior page (C3h)  
Firmware Numbers page (C0h)  
Implemented Operating Def page (81h)  
Jumper Settings page (C2h)  
Supported Vital Product Data page (00h)  
Unit Serial Number page (80h)  
Lock-unlock cache  
36h  
4Ch  
Log Select  
PCR bit  
DU bit  
DS bit  
TSD bit  
ETC bit  
TMC bit  
LP bit  
Protocol-specific Log Page for SAS (18h)  
Log Sense  
4Dh  
Application Client Log page (0Fh)  
Buffer Over-run/Under-run page (01h)  
Cache Statistics page (37h)  
Factory Log page (3Eh)  
Information Exceptions Log page (2Fh)  
Last n Deferred Errors or Asynchronous Events page (0Bh)  
Last n Error Events page (07h)  
Non-medium Error page (06h)  
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Table 9 Supported commands  
COMMAND NAME  
COMMAND CODE  
SUPPORTED  
Pages Supported list (00h)  
Read Error Counter page (03h)  
Read Reverse Error Counter page (04h)  
Self-test Results page (10h)  
Start-stop Cycle Counter page (0Eh)  
Temperature page (0Dh)  
Verify Error Counter page (05h)  
Write error counter page (02h)  
Mode Select (same pages as Mode Sense 1Ah)  
Mode Select (10) (same pages as Mode Sense 1Ah)  
Mode Sense  
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
15h  
55h  
1Ah  
Y [2]  
Y
Y [2]  
Caching Parameters page (08h)  
Control Mode page (0Ah)  
Disconnect/Reconnect (02h)  
Error Recovery page (01h)  
Format page (03h)  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Information Exceptions Control page (1Ch)  
Notch and Partition Page (0Ch)  
Protocol-Specific Port page (19h)  
Power Condition page (1Ah)  
Rigid disk Drive Geometry page (04h)  
Unit Attention page (00h)  
Verify Error Recovery page (07h)  
Xor Control page (10h)  
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Mode Sense (10) (same pages as Mode Sense 1Ah)  
Persistent Reserve In  
5Ah  
5Eh  
5Fh  
34h  
08h  
28h  
Y
Y
Persistent Reserve Out  
Y
Prefetch  
N
Read (6)  
Y
Read (10)  
Y
DPO bit supported  
Y
FUA bit supported  
Y
Read (12)  
A8h  
N
Read (16)  
88h  
Y
Read (32)  
7Fh/0009h  
3Ch  
N
Read Buffer (modes 0, 2, 3, Ah and Bh supported)  
Read Capacity (10)  
Y (non-SED drives only)  
25h  
Y
Read Capacity (16)  
9Eh/10h  
37h  
Y
Read Defect Data (10)  
Y
Read Defect Data (12)  
B7h  
Y
Read Long  
3Eh  
Y (non-SED drives only)  
Y
Read Long (16)  
9Eh/11h  
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Table 9 Supported commands  
COMMAND NAME  
COMMAND CODE  
SUPPORTED  
Reassign Blocks  
Receive Diagnostic Results  
Supported Diagnostics pages (00h)  
Translate page (40h)  
Release  
07h  
1Ch  
Y
Y
Y
Y
17h  
57h  
A0h  
03h  
Y
Release (10)  
Y
Report LUNs  
Y
Request Sense  
Y
Actual Retry Count bytes  
Extended Sense  
Field Pointer bytes  
Reserve  
Y
Y
Y
16h  
56h  
Y
3rd Party Reserve  
Extent Reservation  
Reserve (10)  
Y
N
Y
3rd Party Reserve  
Extent Reservation  
Rezero Unit  
Y
N
01h  
48h  
31h  
30h  
32h  
A2h  
B5h  
0Bh  
2Bh  
1Dh  
Y
Sanitize (CRYPTOGRAPHIC ERASE)  
Search Data Equal  
Search Data High  
Search Data Low  
Security Protocol In  
Security Protocol Out  
Seek (6)  
Y (SED drives only)  
N
N
N
Y (SED models only)  
Y (SED models only)  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Seek (10)  
Send Diagnostics  
Supported Diagnostics pages (00h)  
Translate page (40h)  
Set Limits  
33h  
1Bh  
35h  
91h  
00h  
2Fh  
Start Unit/Stop Unit (spindle ceases rotating)  
Synchronize Cache  
Synchronize Cache (16)  
Test Unit Ready  
Verify (10)  
BYTCHK bit  
Verify (12)  
AFh  
Verify (16)  
AFh  
Verify (32)  
7Fh/000Ah  
0Ah  
Write (6)  
Write (10)  
2Ah  
DPO bit  
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Table 9 Supported commands  
COMMAND NAME  
COMMAND CODE  
SUPPORTED  
FUA bit  
Y
Write (12)  
AAh  
N
Write (16)  
8Ah  
Y
Write (32)  
7Fh/000Bh  
2Eh  
N
Write and Verify (10)  
Y
DPO bit  
Y
Write and Verify (12)  
AEh  
N
Write and Verify (16)  
8Eh  
Y
Write and Verify (32)  
7Fh/000Ch  
3Bh  
N
Write Buffer (modes 0, 2, supported)  
Y (non-SED drives only)  
Write Buffer  
3Bh  
Y (non-SED drives only)  
Firmware Download option (modes 4, 5, 7)  
Y (SED drives only)  
Write Long (10)  
Write Long (16)  
PBdata  
3Fh  
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
9Fh/11h  
41h  
LBdata  
Write Same (32)  
XDRead  
93h  
7Fh/000Dh  
52h  
XDWrite  
50h  
XPWrite  
51h  
[1] Constellation ES.3 drives can format to 512, 520 or 528 bytes per logical block.  
[2] Warning. Power loss during flash programming can result in firmware corruption. This usually makes the drive inoperable.  
[3] Reference Mode Sense command 1Ah for mode pages supported.  
[4] Y = Yes. Command is supported.  
N = No. Command is not supported.  
A = Support is available on special request.  
[5] Approximately 1.5 increase in time to complete this command for a SED drive versus a non-SED drive of the same capacity.  
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11.3.1 Inquiry data  
Table 10 Constellation ES.3 inquiry data  
BYTES  
DATA (HEX)  
0-15  
00  
[53  
R#  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
54  
R#  
00  
00  
00  
43  
xx** 12  
8B  
30  
S#  
00  
00  
00  
79  
53  
74  
00  
30  
S#  
00  
00  
00  
72  
65  
73  
30  
4E  
S#  
00  
00  
00  
69  
61  
20  
02  
4D  
S#  
00  
00  
00  
67  
67  
72  
53  
30  
S#  
00  
00  
00  
68  
61  
65  
45  
30  
S#  
00  
00  
00  
74  
74  
73  
41  
32  
S#  
00  
00  
00  
20  
65  
65  
47  
33}  
S#  
00  
00  
00  
28  
20  
72  
41  
20  
00  
00  
00  
00  
63  
41  
76  
54  
20  
00  
00  
00  
00  
29  
6C  
65  
45  
20  
00  
00  
00  
00  
20  
6C  
64  
20  
20  
00  
00  
00  
00  
Vendor ID  
Product ID  
16-31  
32-47  
48-63  
64-79  
80-95  
96-111  
112-127  
128-143  
34  
R#  
00  
00  
00  
6F  
30  
R#  
00  
00  
00  
70  
20  
68  
32* *Copyright  
30* 30* 39*  
72 69 67  
20  
20  
notice  
*
Copyright year (changes with actual year).  
** SCSI Revision support. See the appropriate SPC release documentation for definitions.  
PP 10 = Inquiry data for an Inquiry command received on Port A.  
30 = Inquiry data for an Inquiry command received on Port B.  
R# Four ASCII digits representing the last four digits of the product firmware release number.  
S# Eight ASCII digits representing the eight digits of the product serial number.  
[ ] Bytes 16 through 26 reflect model of drive. The table above shows the hex values for Model ST4000NM0023.  
Refer to the values below for the values of bytes 16 through 26 of your particular model:  
ST4000NM0043  
ST4000NM0063  
ST4000NM0113  
ST3000NM0023  
ST3000NM0043  
ST3000NM0063  
ST3000NM0113  
ST2000NM0023  
ST2000NM0043  
ST2000NM0063  
ST2000NM0113  
ST1000NM0023  
ST1000NM0043  
ST1000NM0063  
ST1000NM0113  
53 54 34  
53 54 34  
53 54 34  
53 54 33  
53 54 33  
53 54 33  
53 54 33  
53 54 32  
53 54 32  
53 54 32  
53 54 32  
53 54 31  
53 54 31  
53 54 31  
53 54 31  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 30 30 4E 4D 30  
30 34 33  
30 36 33  
31 31 33  
30 32 33  
30 34 33  
30 36 33  
31 31 33  
30 32 33  
30 34 33  
30 36 33  
31 31 33  
30 32 33  
30 34 33  
30 36 33  
31 31 33  
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11.3.2 Mode Sense data  
The Mode Sense command provides a way for the drive to report its operating parameters to the initiator. The drive maintains four sets of  
mode parameters:  
1. Default values  
Default values are hard-coded in the drive firmware stored in flash E-PROM (nonvolatile memory) on the drive’s PCB. These  
default values can be changed only by downloading a complete set of new firmware into the flash E-PROM. An initiator can request  
and receive from the drive a list of default values and use those in a Mode Select command to set up new current and saved values,  
where the values are changeable.  
2. Saved values  
Saved values are stored on the drive’s media using a Mode Select command. Only parameter values that are allowed to be changed  
can be changed by this method. Parameters in the saved values list that are not changeable by the Mode Select command get their  
values from default values storage.  
When power is applied to the drive, it takes saved values from the media and stores them as current values in volatile memory. It is  
not possible to change the current values (or the saved values) with a Mode Select command before the drive achieves operating  
speed and is “ready.” An attempt to do so results in a “Check Condition” status.  
On drives requiring unique saved values, the required unique saved values are stored into the saved values storage location on the  
media prior to shipping the drive. Some drives may have unique firmware with unique default values also.  
On standard OEM drives, the saved values are taken from the default values list and stored into the saved values storage location on  
the media prior to shipping.  
3. Current values  
Current values are volatile values being used by the drive to control its operation. A Mode Select command can be used to change  
the values identified as changeable values. Originally, current values are installed from saved or default values after a power on reset,  
hard reset, or Bus Device Reset message.  
4. Changeable values  
Changeable values form a bit mask, stored in nonvolatile memory, that dictates which of the current values and saved values can be  
changed by a Mode Select command. A one (1) indicates the value can be changed. A zero (0) indicates the value is not changeable.  
For example, in Table 11, refer to Mode page 81, in the row entitled “CHG.” These are hex numbers representing the changeable val-  
ues for Mode page 81. Note in columns 5 and 6 (bytes 04 and 05), there is 00h which indicates that in bytes 04 and 05 none of the  
bits are changeable. Note also that bytes 06, 07, 09, 10, and 11 are not changeable, because those fields are all zeros. In byte 02, hex  
value FF equates to the binary pattern 11111111. If there is a zero in any bit position in the field, it means that bit is not changeable.  
Since all of the bits in byte 02 are ones, all of these bits are changeable.  
The changeable values list can only be changed by downloading new firmware into the flash E-PROM.  
Because there are often several different versions of drive control firmware in the total population of drives in  
the field, the Mode Sense values given in the following tables may not exactly match those of some drives.  
NOTE  
The following tables list the values of the data bytes returned by the drive in response to the Mode Sense command pages for SCSI  
implementation (see the SAS Interface Manual).  
DEF = Default value. Standard OEM drives are shipped configured this way.  
CHG = Changeable bits; indicates if default value is changeable.  
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Table 11 Mode Sense data changeable and default values for 4TB drives  
MODE DATA HEADER:  
01 9a 00 10 01 00 00 10  
BLOCK DESCRIPTOR:  
00 00 00 01 5d 50 a3 b0 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 00  
MODE PAGES:  
DEF 81 0a c0 14 ff 00 00 00 05 00 ff ff  
CHG 81 0a ff ff 00 00 00 00 ff 00 ff ff  
DEF 82 0e 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 a0 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 82 0e 00 00 00 00 00 00 ff ff ff ff 00 00 00 00  
DEF 83 16 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 02 04 c4 02 00 00 01 00 dc 00 1c 40 00 00 00  
CHG 83 16 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 84 16 00 00 04 0a 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1c 20 00 00  
CHG 84 16 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 87 0a 00 14 ff 00 00 00 00 00 ff ff  
CHG 87 0a 0f ff 00 00 00 00 00 00 ff ff  
DEF 88 12 14 00 ff ff 00 00 ff ff ff ff 80 20 00 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 88 12 a5 00 00 00 ff ff ff ff 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 8a 0a 06 00 00 80 00 00 00 00 7f bc  
CHG 8a 0a 0f f6 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 98 06 06 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 98 06 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 99 0e 46 00 07 d0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 99 0e 50 00 ff ff ff ff ff ff 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 9a 26 00 06 00 00 04 b0 00 00 8c a0 00 00 17 70 00 00 46 50 00 00 46 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 58  
CHG 9a 26 01 0f ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 fc  
DEF 9c 0a 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01  
CHG 9c 0a 9d 0f ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff  
DEF 80 06 00 80 0f 00 00 00  
CHG 80 06 b7 c0 8f 00 00 00  
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Table 12 Mode Sense data changeable and default values for 3TB drives  
MODE DATA HEADER:  
01 9a 00 10 01 00 00 10  
BLOCK DESCRIPTOR:  
00 00 00 01 5d 50 a3 b0 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 00  
MODE PAGES:  
DEF 81 0A C0 14 FF 00 00 00 05 00 FF FF  
CHG 81 0A FF FF 00 00 00 00 FF 00 FF FF  
DEF 82 0E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 A0 00 00 00 00  
CHG 82 0E 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00  
DEF 83 16 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 02 04 C4 02 00 00 01 00 DC 00 1C 40 00 00 00  
CHG 83 16 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 84 16 00 00 04 08 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1C 20 00 00  
CHG 84 16 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 87 0A 00 14 FF 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF  
CHG 87 0A 0F FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF  
DEF 88 12 14<00 FF FF 00 00 FF FF FF FF 80 20 00 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 88 12 A5 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 8A 0A 06 00 00 80 00 00 00 00 65 90  
CHG 8A 0A 0F F6 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 98 06 06 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 98 06 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 99 0E 46 00 07 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 99 0E 50 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 9A 26 00 06 00 00 04 B0 00 00 8C A0 00 00 17 70 00 00 46 50 00 00 46 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 58  
CHG 9A 26 01 0F FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 FC  
DEF 9C 0A 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01  
CHG 9C 0A 9D 0F FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF  
DEF 80 06 00 80 0F 00 00 00  
CHG 80 06 B7 C0 8F 00 00 00  
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Table 13 Mode Sense data changeable and default values for 2TB drives  
MODE DATA HEADER:  
01 9a 00 10 01 00 00 10  
BLOCK DESCRIPTOR:  
00 00 00 01 5d 50 a3 b0 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 00  
MODE PAGES:  
DEF 81 0A C0 14 FF 00 00 00 05 00 FF FF  
CHG 81 0A FF FF 00 00 00 00 FF 00 FF FF  
DEF 82 0E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 A0 00 00 00 00  
CHG 82 0E 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00  
DEF 83 16 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 02 04 C4 02 00 00 01 00 DC 00 1C 40 00 00 00  
CHG 83 16 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 84 16 00 00 04 05 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1C 20 00 00  
CHG 84 16 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 87 0A 00 14 FF 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF  
CHG 87 0A 0F FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF  
DEF 88 12 14 00 FF FF 00 00 FF FF FF FF 80 20 00 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 88 12 A5 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 8A 0A 02 00 00 80 00 00 00 00 47 7C  
CHG 8A 0A 0F F6 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 98 06 06 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 98 06 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 99 0E 46 00 07 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 99 0E 50 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 9A 26 00 06 00 00 04 B0 00 00 8C A0 00 00 17 70 00 00 46 50 00 00 46 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 58  
CHG 9A 26 01 0F FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 FC  
DEF 9C 0A 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01  
CHG 9C 0A 9D 0F FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF  
DEF 80 06 00 80 0F 00 00 00  
CHG 80 06 B7 C0 8F 00 00 00  
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Table 14 Mode Sense data changeable and default values for 1TB drives  
MODE DATA HEADER:  
01 9a 00 10 01 00 00 10  
BLOCK DESCRIPTOR:  
00 00 00 01 5d 50 a3 b0 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 00  
MODE PAGES:  
DEF 81 0A C0 14 FF 00 00 00 05 00 FF FF  
CHG 81 0A FF FF 00 00 00 00 FF 00 FF FF  
DEF 82 0E 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 A0 00 00 00 00  
CHG 82 0E 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00  
DEF 83 16 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 02 04 C4 02 00 00 01 00 DC 00 1C 40 00 00 00  
CHG 83 16 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 84 16 00 00 04 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 1C 20 00 00  
CHG 84 16 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 87 0A 00 14 FF 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF  
CHG 87 0A 0F FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF FF  
DEF 88 12 14<00 FF FF 00 00 FF FF FF FF 80 20 00 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 88 12 A5 00 00 00 FF FF FF FF 00 00 20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 8A 0A 02 00 00 80 00 00 00 00 2A 30  
CHG 8A 0A 0F F6 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 98 06 06 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 98 06 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 99 0E 46 00 07 D0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00  
CHG 99 0E 50 00 FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00 00 00  
DEF 9A 26 00 06 00 00 04 B0 00 00 8C A0 00 00 17 70 00 00 46 50 00 00 46 50 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 58  
CHG 9A 26 01 0F FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 FC  
DEF 9C 0A 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01  
CHG 9C 0A 9D 0F FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF  
DEF 80 06 00 80 0F 00 00 00  
CHG 80 06 B7 C0 8F 00 00 00  
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11.4 MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING FEATURES AND CONDITIONS  
support column indicates the feature or condition is not supported.  
Table 15 Miscellaneous features  
SUPPORTED  
FEATURE OR CONDITION  
N
N
N
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Automatic contingent allegiance  
Asynchronous event notification  
Synchronized (locked) spindle operation  
Segmented caching  
Zero latency read  
Queue tagging (up to 64 queue tags supported)  
Deferred error handling  
Parameter rounding (controlled by Round bit in Mode Select page 0)  
Reporting actual retry count in Extended Sense bytes 15, 16, and 17  
Adaptive caching  
SMP = 1 in Mode Select command needed to save RPL and rotational offset bytes  
Table 16 Miscellaneous status  
SUPPORTED  
STATUS  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Good  
Check condition  
Condition met/good  
Busy  
Intermediate/good  
Intermediate/condition met/good  
Reservation conflict  
Task set full  
ACA active  
ACA active, faulted initiator  
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11.4.1 SAS physical interface  
Details of the physical, electrical, and logical characteristics are provided within this section. The operational aspects of Seagate’s SAS  
drives are provided in the SAS Interface Manual.  
Figure 19.  
Physical interface  
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0.80 (6X)  
5.92  
7.62  
4.65  
0.52 0.08 x 45  
2.00 (3X)  
0.45 0.03 (7X)  
0.10 M E  
5.08  
42.73 REF.  
41.13 0.15  
0.20B  
0.30 0.05 (2X)  
C
A
B
1.10  
4.00 0.08  
0.15D  
C OF DATUM D  
L
R0.30 0.08 (4X)  
A
0.30 0.05 (4X)  
B
C
SEE Detail1  
B
33.43 0.05  
15.875  
15.875  
1.27 (14X)  
1.27 (6X)  
0.84 0.05 (22X)  
5.08  
0.15B  
4.90 0.08  
0.35MIN  
P15  
S1  
P1  
S7  
C OF DATUM B  
L
Figure 20.  
SAS device plug dimensions  
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Detail A  
6.10  
S14  
S8  
0.30 0.05 x 45 (5X)  
2.25 0.05  
0.40 0.05 X 45 (3X)  
4.85 0.05  
0.10B  
CORING ALLOWED  
IN THIS AREA.  
E
4.40 0.15  
R0.30 0.08  
45  
C
SEE Detail 2  
1.95 0.08  
A
0.35 0.05  
SECTION C - C  
3.90 0.15  
SECTION A - A  
CONTACT SURFACE FLUSH  
TO DATUM A 0.03  
0.08 0.05  
65  
1.90 0.08  
1.23 0.05  
0.08 0.05  
30  
Detail 2  
2.40 0.08  
0.10 A  
SECTION B - B  
D
Figure 21.  
SAS device plug dimensions (detail)  
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11.4.2 Physical characteristics  
This section defines physical interface connector.  
11.4.3 Connector requirements  
Contact your preferred connector manufacturer for mating part information. Part numbers for SAS connectors will be provided in a future  
revision of this publication when production parts are available from major connector manufacturers.  
11.4.4 Electrical description  
SAS drives use the device connector for:  
• DC power  
• SAS interface  
• Activity LED  
This connector is designed to either plug directly into a backpanel or accept cables.  
11.4.5 Pin descriptions  
This section provides a pin-out of the SAS device and a description of the functions provided by the pins.  
Table 17 SAS pin descriptions  
PIN  
S1  
SIGNAL NAME  
Port A Ground  
+Port A_in  
SIGNAL TYPE  
PIN  
P1*  
P2*  
P3  
SIGNAL NAME  
NC (reserved 3.3Volts)  
NC (reserved 3.3Volts)  
NC (reserved 3.3Volts)  
Ground  
SIGNAL TYPE  
S2*  
S3*  
S4  
Diff. input pair  
-Port A_in  
Port A Ground  
-Port A_out  
P4  
S5*  
S6*  
S7  
Diff output pair  
P5  
Ground  
+Port A_out  
Port A Ground  
Port B Ground  
+Port B_in  
P6  
Ground  
P7  
5 Volts charge  
5 Volts  
S8  
P8*  
P9*  
P10  
P11*  
P12  
P13  
P14*  
P15*  
S9*  
S10*  
S11  
S12*  
S13*  
S14  
Diff. input pair  
Diff output pair  
5 Volts  
-Port B_in  
Ground  
Port A Ground  
-Port B_out  
Ready LED  
Ground  
Open collector out  
+Port B_out  
Port B Ground  
12 Volts charge  
12 Volts  
12 Volts  
* - Short pin to support hot plugging  
NC - No connection in the drive.  
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11.4.6 SAS transmitters and receivers  
A typical SAS differential copper transmitter and receiver pair is shown in Figure 22. The receiver is AC coupling to eliminate ground  
shift noise.  
01  
X
X
D
l
100  
100  
01  
Figure 22.  
SAS transmitters and receivers  
11.4.7 Power  
The drive receives power (+5 volts and +12 volts) through the SAS device connector.  
Three +12 volt pins provide power to the drive, 2 short and 1 long. The current return for the +12 volt power supply is through the  
common ground pins. The supply current and return current must be distributed as evenly as possible among the pins.  
Three +5 volt pins provide power to the drive, 2 short and 1 long. The current return for the +5 volt power supply is through the common  
ground pins. The supply current and return current must be distributed as evenly as possible among the pins.  
Current to the drive through the long power pins may be limited by the system to reduce inrush current to the drive during hot plugging.  
11.5 SIGNAL CHARACTERISTICS  
name information.  
11.5.1 Ready LED Out  
Table 18 Ready LED Out conditions  
NORMAL COMMAND ACTIVITY  
LED STATUS  
0
1
Ready LED Meaning bit mode page 19h  
Spun down and no activity  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Spun down and activity (command executing)  
Spun up and no activity  
Spun up and activity (command executing)  
Spinning up or down  
Blinks steadily  
(50% on and 50% off, 0.5 seconds on and off for 0.5 seconds)  
Format in progress, each cylinder change  
Toggles on/off  
The Ready LED Out signal is designed to pull down the cathode of an LED. The anode is attached to the proper +3.3 volt supply through  
an appropriate current limiting resistor. The LED and the current limiting resistor are external to the drive. See Table 19 for the output  
characteristics of the LED drive signals.  
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Table 19 LED drive signal  
STATE  
TEST CONDITION  
OUTPUT VOLTAGE  
LED off, high  
LED on, low  
0 V VOH 3.6 V  
-100 μA < I < 100 μA  
OH  
I
= 15 mA  
0 VOL 0.225 V  
OL  
11.5.2 Differential signals  
The drive SAS differential signals comply with the intra-enclosure (internal connector) requirements of the SAS standard.  
Table 20 defines the general interface characteristics.  
Table 20 General interface characteristics  
CHARACTERISTIC  
UNITS  
1.5GB/S  
3.0GB/S  
6.0GB/S  
Bit rate (nominal)  
Mbaud  
ps  
1,500  
666.6  
100  
3,000  
333.3  
100  
6,000  
166.6  
100  
Unit interval (UI)(nominal)  
Impedance (nominal, differential )  
Transmitter transients, maximum  
Receiver transients, maximum  
ohm  
V
1.2  
1.2  
1.2  
V
1.2  
1.2  
1.2  
11.6 SAS-2 SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE  
Seagate SAS-2 drives are entirely compatible with the latest SAS-2 Specification (T10/1760-D) Revision 16.  
The most important characteristic of the SAS-2 drive at 6Gb/s is that the receiver is capable of adapting the equalizer to optimize the  
receive margins. The SAS-2 drive has two types of equalizers:  
1. A Decision Feedback Equalizer (DFE) which utilizes the standard SAS-2 training pattern transmitted during the SNW-3 training  
gap. The DFE circuit can derive an optimal equalization characteristic to compensate for many of the receive losses in the system.  
2. A Feed Forward Equalizer (FFE) optimized to provide balanced receive margins over a range of channels bounded by the best and  
worst case channels as defined by the relevant ANSI standard.  
11.7 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
Please contact your Seagate representative for SAS electrical details, if required.  
For more information about the Phy, Link, Transport, and Applications layers of the SAS interface, refer to the Seagate SAS Interface  
Manual, part number 100293071.  
For more information about the SCSI commands used by Seagate SAS drives, refer to the Seagate SCSI Commands Reference Manual,  
part number 100293068.  
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bytes per track 9  
Index  
C
Numerics  
cache operation 10  
cache segments 10  
caching write data 11  
Canadian Department of Communications 3  
capacity  
12 volt  
pins 64  
5 volt pins 64  
6 Gbps 65  
unformatted 9  
CBC 39  
CE Marking 3  
A
abort task set function 48  
AC coupling 64  
AC power requirements 19  
ACA active status 59  
ACA active, faulted initiator status 59  
acoustics 36  
check condition status 59  
China RoHS directive 5  
Cipher Block Chaining 39  
class B limit 3  
clear ACA function 48  
clear task set function 48  
commands supported 49  
condensation 33  
condition met/good status 59  
connector  
illustrated 63  
requirements 63  
continuous vibration 36  
cooling 45  
CRC  
active LED Out signal 64  
actuator 8  
assembly design 6  
adaptive caching 59  
Admin SP 39  
AES-128 data encryption 39  
air cleanliness 36  
air flow 45, 46  
illustrated 46  
air inlet 45  
altitude 33  
ambient 33  
ambient temperature 45  
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) 13  
ANSI documents  
error 12  
Cryptographic erase 40  
cryptographic erase 40  
C-Tick 4  
Current profiles 25  
customer service 17  
SCSI 5  
Serial Attached SCSI 5  
asynchronous event notification 59  
audible noise 3  
Australian C-Tick 4  
auto write and read reallocation  
programmable 7  
D
DAR 43  
Data Bands 40  
data bands 39  
data block size  
modifing the 8  
automatic contingent allegiance 59  
average idle current 20, 21, 22, 23  
average rotational latency 9  
data buffer to/from disk media 9  
Data encryption 39  
Data Encryption Key 39  
data heads  
read/write 9  
data rate  
internal 9  
data transfer rate 9  
DC power 63  
requirements 19  
Decision Feedback Equalizer 65  
decrypt 39  
default MSID password 39  
defect and error management 41  
defects 41  
B
Background Media Scan 42  
backpanel 63  
Band 0 40  
BandMasterX 39  
BMS 42  
BSMI 4  
buffer  
data 7  
space 10  
busy status 59  
bytes per surface 9  
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Deferred Auto-Reallocation 43  
deferred error handling 59  
DEK 39  
complete, code 00 48  
not supported, code 05 48  
reject, code 04 48  
description 6  
DFE 65  
dimensions 37  
G
Global Data Band 40  
Good status 59  
gradient 33  
ground shift noise 64  
grounding 47  
disk rotation speed 9  
drive 36  
drive characteristics 9  
Drive Locking 39  
drive mounting 37, 46  
drive select 63  
H
dual port support 48  
HDA 45, 47  
head and disk assembly (HDA) 6  
heads  
read/write data 9  
heat removal 45  
E
electrical  
description of connector 63  
signal characteristics 64  
specifications 18  
heat source 45  
electromagnetic compatibility 3  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 4  
Electromagnetic Compatibility control Regulation 4  
Electromagnetic compliance for the European Union  
host equipment 47  
hot plugging the drive 13  
humidity 33  
humidity limits 33  
electromagnetic susceptibility 36  
EMI requirements 3  
encryption engine 39  
encryption key 40  
I
Identifying a PI drive 44  
Idle Read After Write 43  
Idle1 18  
environment 45  
environmental  
Idle2 18  
limits 33  
Idle3 18  
requirements 12  
environmental control 36  
EraseMaster 39  
inquiry data 53  
installation 45  
guide 5  
error  
interface  
management 41  
rates 12  
commands supported 49  
error rate 12  
errors 13, 41  
European Union 3  
errors 12  
illustrated 60  
physical 60  
requirements 48  
interleave  
F
FCC rules and regulations 3  
features 7  
minimum 9  
intermediate/condition met/good status 59  
intermediate/good status 59  
internal data rate 9  
internal defects/errors 41  
internal drive characteristics 9  
IRAW 43  
interface 48  
Federal Information Processing Standard 38  
feed forward equalizer 65  
FFE 65  
FIPS 38  
firmware 7  
corruption 52  
J
firmware download port 40  
flawed sector reallocation 7  
Format command execution time 9  
function  
jumpers 45  
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mounting configuration dimensions 37  
MSID 39  
MTBF 12, 13  
K
KCC 4  
Korean Communications Commission 4  
Korean KCC 4  
N
noise  
L
latency  
average rotational 9  
Locking SP 39  
LockOnReset 39  
logical block address 10  
logical block reallocation scheme 7  
logical block size 7, 9  
logical segments 10  
audible 3  
noise immunity 24  
non-operating 33, 34, 36  
temperature 33  
non-operating vibration 36  
Nonrecoverable read errors 13  
O
office environment 36  
operating 33, 34, 36  
option selection 63  
options 8  
M
maintenance 12, 13  
Manufacturers Secure ID 39  
maximum delayed motor start 20, 21, 22, 23  
maximum start current 20, 21, 22, 23  
media description 7  
out-of-plane distortion 46  
P
package size 35  
packaged 34  
Media Pre-Scan 43  
parameter rounding 59  
password 39  
passwords 39  
minimum sector interleave 9  
miscellaneous feature support  
Adaptive caching 59  
PCBA 47  
Asynchronous event notification 59  
Automatic contingent allegiance 59  
Deferred error handling 59  
Parameter rounding 59  
Queue tagging 59  
Reporting actual retry count 59  
Segmented caching 59  
SMP = 1 in Mode Select command 59  
Synchronized (locked) spindle operation 59  
Zero latency read 59  
peak bits per inch 9  
peak operating current 20, 21, 22, 23  
peak-to-peak measurements 24  
performance characteristics  
detailed 9  
general 9  
performance degradation 34  
performance highlights 7  
physical damage 36  
physical interface 60  
physical specifications 18  
PI level - Type 0 43  
PI level - Type I 43  
PI level - Type II 43  
PI level - Type III 44  
PI Levels 43  
miscellaneous status support  
ACA active 59  
ACA active, faulted initiator 59  
Busy 59  
Check condition 59  
Condition met/good 59  
Good 59  
pin descriptions 63  
power 64  
Intermediate/condition met/good 59  
Intermediate/good 59  
dissipation 29  
Reservation conflict 59  
Task set full 59  
miscorrected media data 12  
Mode sense  
requirements, AC 19  
requirements, DC 19  
sequencing 24  
Power Condition mode page 18  
power distribution 3  
power management 18  
PowerChoice 18  
data, table 54, 55, 56, 57, 58  
mounting 46  
holes 46  
orientations 45  
PowerChoice reports 19  
mounting configuration 37  
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PowerCycle 39  
security providers 39  
seek error  
prefetch/multi-segmented cache control 10  
preventive maintenance 12  
protection information 43  
protection of data at rest 39  
defined 12  
rate 12  
segmented caching 59  
self-encrypting drives 39  
Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology  
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Interface Manual 2  
shielding 3  
Q
queue tagging 59  
R
shipping container 33  
shock 34  
radio interference regulations 3  
RAID Rebuild 7  
and vibration 34  
Random number generator 39  
RCD bit 10  
shock mount 47  
SID 39  
read error rates 12, 41  
signal  
read errors 13  
characteristics 64  
single-unit shipping pack kit 8  
SMART 8, 13  
SMP = 1 in Mode Select command 59  
SNW-3 training gap 65  
standards 3  
read/write data heads 9  
ReadLockEnabled 39  
receivers 64  
recommended mounting 35  
Recoverable Errors 12  
recovered media data 12  
reference  
Standby1 18  
Standby2 18  
documents 5  
relative humidity 33  
reliability 8  
START STOP UNIT command 18  
start/stop time 10  
surface stiffness  
specifications 12  
allowable for non-flat surface 46  
switches 45  
synchronized spindle  
operation 59  
reliability and service 12  
repair and return information 17  
reporting actual retry count 59  
reservation conflict status 59  
resonance 34  
system chassis 47  
return information 17  
RevertSP 40  
RNG 39  
RoHS 4, 5  
rotation speed 9  
T
Taiwanese BSMI 4  
task management functions 48  
Abort task set 48  
Clear ACA 48  
Clear task set 48  
terminate task 48  
S
safety 3  
Sanitize 40  
SAS  
task management response codes 48  
Function complete 00 48  
Function not supported 05 48  
Function reject 04 48  
task set full status 59  
TCG 39  
interface 63  
physical interface 60  
task management functions 48  
SAS documents 5  
SAS Interface Manual 3, 5  
SAS-2 specification compliance 65  
SCSI interface  
temperature 33, 45  
limits 33  
non-operating 33  
regulation 3  
commands supported 49  
Seagate Technology Support Services 1  
Secure ID 39  
See also cooling  
terminate task function 48  
terminators 45  
Security Protocol In 39  
Security Protocol Out 39  
tracks per inch 9  
tracks per surface 9  
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transmitters 64  
transporting the drive 17  
Trusted Computing Group 39  
Type 1 PI format 44  
Type 2 PI format 44  
U
unformatted 8  
Unrecoverable Errors 12  
unrecovered media data 12  
V
vibration 34, 36  
W
warranty 17  
WriteLockEnabled 39  
Z
zero latency read 59  
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