Introduction - Seagate Pipeline HD ST2000VM0002 Product Manual

1.0 Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
®
Pipeline HD SATA model drives:
ST2000VM0002
These drives provide the following key features:
• 5900 RPM spindle speed
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates with a default of 3Gb/s (ST1500VM002 and ST2000VM002).
Limit settings for 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s are available via S.M.A.R.T. Command Transport command.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting
• Perpendicular recording, Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, for
increased areal density
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms
• Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention
• Quiet operation
• Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
• Supports Trusted Send/Receive Security Protocol
• Reliability for 24×7 video applications
• Supports ATA8 streaming commands
• Supports power-up in the standby feature
• Supports Trusted Send/Receive Security Protocol
• Performance-tuned for seamless video applications
• Built-in error recovery for non-stop video streaming
• Best-in-class acoustic performance means virtually silent operation
• Enhanced caching capabilities enable superior video recording quality.
Pipeline HD Product Manual, Rev. A
ST1500VM0002
5