Introduction - Seagate SV35 Series SATA Product Manual

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
SV35 Series SATA model drives:
• ST3500641SV
• ST3250824SV
• ST3160812SV
These drives provide the following key features:
• Specifically designed for surveilance DVRs.
• Optimized power for surveillance systems--spinup limited to a maximum to 2.0 amps.
• Seek profile optimized for surveillance performance and power consumption.
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed.
• 16 Mbyte buffer: ST3500641SV.
• 8 Mbyte buffer: ST3250824SV and ST3160812SV
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).
• Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads.
• Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
• 350 Gs nonoperating shock.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
• Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
• The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense, and Diagnostic Defense, offers
the industry's most comprehensive protection for disc drives.
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