Introduction - Seagate SKYHAWKLITE SURVEILLANCE ST2000VX007 Product Manual

1.0 Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following
Seagate® Skyhawk™ Lite and model drives:
SkyHawk Lite models
ST2000VX007 ST1000VX008
These drives provide the following key features:
• 1M hour MTBF - designed for high write duty cycle across SkyHawk Lite
• ATA AV Command support - streaming video command support across SkyHawk Lite
• 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
• 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 Lite
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting
• Supports up to 2 drive bays
• Supports ATA8 streaming commands
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors
• Supports up to 32 HD cameras for recording and playback
• TGMR recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
• Thermal monitoring and reporting for 24×7 operations
• Transient power on management - <=1.1A spin-up current
• Uncompromising reliability supports flexible surveillance design with case temperatures up to 70ºC
• Workload ratings of 120TB/year
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive
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