Introduction - Seagate SKYHAWK ST4000VX005 Product Manual

1.0 Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following
Seagate® Skyhawk and model drives:
SkyHawk models
ST8000VX002 ST4000VX005
ST6000VX001 ST2000VX007
These drives provide the following key features:
• 1M hour MTBF - designed for high write duty cycle across SkyHawk
• ATA AV Command support - streaming video command support across SkyHawk
• Best-in-class acoustic performance means virtually silent operation
• Built-in error recovery for non-stop video streaming
• Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention
• Idle3 power mode support
• Low activity power
• Low-RPM spindle speed
• Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications
• Performance-tuned for seamless video applications
• Reliability for 24×7 video surveillance applications
• Rotational Vibration - mitigation of system level rotational vibration inside SkyHawk
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms
• Streaming video optimization - consistent command completion times & ERC support across SkyHawk
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting
• Supports "8+" drive bays
• Supports ATA8 streaming commands
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors
• Supports up to 64 cameras
• TGMR recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
• Thermal monitoring and reporting for 24×7 operations
• Transient power on management - <=1.8A spin-up current
• Uncompromising reliability supports flexible surveillance design with case temperatures up to 70ºC
• Workload ratings of 180TB/year
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive
Seagate SkyHawk Product Manual, Rev. C
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