Introduction - Seagate SKYHAWK ST8000VX009 Product Manual

1.0 Introduction

T h i s m a n u a l d e s c r i b e s t h e f u n c t i o n a l , m e c h a n i c a l a n d i n t e r f a c e s p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r t h e fo l l ow i n g
S e a g a t e ®
Standard models
ST8000VX009
ST6000VX008
ST4000VX015
ST3000VX014
ST2000VX016
ST1000VX012
ST1000VX013
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 HD cameras for recording and playback
• Thermal monitoring and reporting for 24×7 operations
• Transient power on management - <=1.8A spin-up current
• Workload ratings of 180TB/year
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive
Seagate SkyHawk Product Manual, Rev. H
S k y h a w k
+Rescue models
ST8000VX010
ST6000VX009
ST4000VX016
ST3000VX015
ST2000VX017
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