Introduction - Seagate ST4000VN003 Product Manual

1.0 Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following
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Seagate NAS HDD +SRS model drives:
ST4000VN003 ST2000VN001
These drives provide the following key features:
• Off-the-shelf compatibility
• Rated for 1M hours MTBF
• 24x7 capability
• Performance-tuned for RAID applications
• Balance technology to support multiple drives in a system
• Quiet acoustic performance
• Low-RPM spindle speed
• Low activity and idle power
• Supports ATA8 streaming commands
• TGMR recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms
• Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention
• Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe
• 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
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