Introduction - Seagate ST6000NM0004 Product Manual

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following:
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Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 Serial ATA model drives:.
Standard 4KN Standard 5xxE
models
ST6000NM0004 ST6000NM0024
ST5000NM0084
ST4000NM0004 ST4000NM0024
ST2000NM0004 ST2000NM0024
These drives provide the following key features:
• 7200 RPM spindle speed.
• 128 MB data buffer.
• PowerChoice™ for selectable power savings
• Top Cover Attached motor for excellent vibration tolerance
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second).
• Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with 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.
• SeaTools™ diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
Seagate recommends validating the configuration with the selected HBA/RAID
Note
controller manufacturer to ensure use of full capacity is supported.
For more information on FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification see See Section 4.0 on page 25 .
Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C
Self-Encrypting
models 4KN (SED) models
ST6000NM0064
ST4000NM0064
ST2000NM0064
Self-Encrypting
5xxE (SED) models
ST6000NM0044
ST4000NM0044
ST2000NM0044
FIPS 140-2 Level 2
(Review Pending)
4KN model
ST6000NM0094
5xxE model
ST6000NM0084
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