Features; Performance; Reliability - Seagate ST32430N - Hawk 2.1 GB Hard Drive Product Manual

Product Manual - Hawk 2LP Family SCSI-2 (Volume 1), Rev. A
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Features

The Hawk 2LP Family has the following standard features:
• Integrated SCSI Controller
• Single Ended and Differential SCSI drivers and receivers
• Asynchronous and Synchronous data transfer protocol
• Firmware downloadable via SCSI interface
• Selectable sector size from 256 to 4096 bytes/sector
• Programmable sector reallocation scheme
• Flawed sector reallocation at format time
• Programmable auto write and read reallocation
• Reallocation of defects on command (Post Format)
• 96 bit Reed-Solomon error correcting code
• Sealed Head/Disc Assembly
• No preventative maintenance or adjustment required
• Dedicated head landing zone
• Automatic shipping lock
• Automatic Adaptive Thermal Compensation
• Patented Tri-phase Servo with embedded Grey Code Track Address to guarantee servo positioning.
• Self diagnostics performed at power on
• 1:1 Interleave
• Zoned Bit Recording (ZBR)
• Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting
• Dynamic spindle brake
• Permanently mounted terminators on "N" models, enabled by installation of a jumper plug.
• 512 K byte data buffer
4.1

Performance

• Programmable multi-segmentable cache buffer
• 5411 RPM Spindle. Average latency = 5.54 ms
• Command Queuing of up to 64 commands
• Background processing of queue
• Supports start and stop commands
• Low audible noise for office environment
• Low power consumption
4.2

Reliability

• 800,000 hour MTBF
• Adaptive servo calibration for improved seek performance
• LSI circuitry
• Balanced low mass rotary voice coil actuator
• 5 year warranty
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