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PRELIMINARY/CONFIDENTIAL MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
The MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive Figure 1. Overview This datasheet describes the applications, specifications, and installation of the MACH2 2.5-inch ATA Solid State Drive (SSD). See Figure 1. Audience This datasheet is intended for system engineers or system designers employed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Dynamic and static algorithms Bad-Block Management 2% reserve of total flash capacity EDC/ECC Correction: up to 4 bytes; Detection: up to 5 bytes Data Retention 10 years storage RoHS Compliance Pb-free components Warranty 2 years MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
T13 1532 D Information Technology - AT Attachment with Packet Interface - 7, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (ATA/ATAPI-7) Manufacturing Location Certifications Santa Ana, California ISO 9001 Certified United States of America ISO 14001 Certified MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
ESCRIPTION General Description The MACH2 2.5-inch ATA Solid State Drive (SSD) is a non-volatile mass storage device. The drive is intended as replacement for a standard ATA-compliant hard disk drive (HDD). The drive can be configured as a boot or data storage device. The drive is Plug and Play (PnP) compatible; no additional device drivers are required to install the drive.
The dynamic and static wear-leveling algorithms integrated in the firmware guarantees that erase/ write cycles are evenly distributed across all of the flash memory block locations. Wear-leveling eliminates repeated writes to the same physical flash memory location, thereby preventing premature wear. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
DC power is maintained as specified in this document • Errors caused by the host are excluded from rates • Errors from the same causes are counted as 1 block • Data stream is assumed random • MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
The scalable architecture of the drive is capable of accommodating sustained and burst data transfer rates as listed in Table 4. Data Transfer Rates Table 4. Parameter Value Units Burst Transfer Rate Megabytes/sec Sustained Read Throughput Megabytes/sec Sustained Write Throughput Megabytes/sec MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
Please see the section titled Certification and Warranty on the inside of the back cover page. Unauthorized maintenance to the SSD will void the warranty. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
The amount of power consumed by a SSD is determined by the storage (memory) capacity of the drive, and the flash controller/memory configuration of the drive. See Table 6. SSD Typical Power Consumption Table 6. Operation Power Consumption Standby 0.1W Idle 0.3W Read (35MB/sec) TBDW Write (25MB/sec) TBDW Purge TBDW MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
The SSD is configured to drive Pin 39 (-DASP; Disk Present/Secondary Active) of the ATA cable during all command activity and during periods when the drive indicates a busy state. (Example: Off- line diagnostic activities.) MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
IDLE or STANDBY mode, depending on the setting by the host. Grounding Signal and chassis grounds are connected together in the drive. To ensure minimal EM emissions, the user should provide maximum surface contact area when connecting the drive to the chassis ground. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
ATA bus. If it is responding to a UDMA read request, the controller writes the data directly to system memory on the host. Regardless of the type of operation (PIO or UDMA), the controller notifies the host when the data is ready for transmission. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
Invalid Invalid Alternate Status Device Control Device Address Not Used Data Data Error Feature Sector Count Sector Count Sector Number Sector Number Cylinder Low Cylinder Low Cylinder High Cylinder High Drive/Head Drive/Head Status Command MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
ATA standards require 80-conductor cables to be used for Ultra DMA (UDMA) Modes 3 through 5. The length of the non-shielded cable should not exceed 457.2mm (18 inches). 44-pin ATA (IDE) Bus Connector Figure 3. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
I/O data or status on the host bus and strobes the data from the controller into the host on the low to high transition (trailing edge). Ground Ground IORDY I/O READY Not used. Pulled up to Vcc through a 4.7k ohm resistor. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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Status register and the Device Control register. -DASP DISK ACTIVE/ This input/output is the Disk Active/Secondary SECONDARY PRESENT Present signal Primary/Secondary handshake protocol. Ground Ground Supply Voltage 5V Power Supply Supply Voltage 5V Power Supply Ground Ground No Connection MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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WRITE MULTIPLE FUA EXT WRITE SECTOR(S) WRITE SECTOR(S) EXTENDED Notes: Only drive parameters are valid. Drive and head parameters are valid. Address to Drive 0 (zero). When executed, both drives (Primary and Secondary) execute this command. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
97h, E3h This command will cause the drive to set BSY, enter the IDLE mode, clear BSY, and generate an interrupt. If the sector count is zero, the automatic power down mode is disabled. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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ECC is correct. The command is identical to the Read Sector(s) - 20h command, except that DRQ is never set and no data is transferred to the host. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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User password. If the password comparison fails, the device shall abort the command and report a decrease in the incremental value in the unlock counter. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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Address feature set. The command provides the same function as Write DMA Extended (35h) regardless of whether write caching is enabled. The user data is written to the media before ending status for the command is reported. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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34h This command is mandatory for devices that implement the 48-bit Address feature set. The command will write 1 to 65,536 logical sectors as specified in the Sector Count Register. A sector count value of 0 will request 65,536 logical sectors. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
Content of the word is Variable and may change depending on the state of the device or the commands executed by the device. Content of the word is Vendor-Specific and may be fixed or variable. Content of the word is Reserved and shall be 0 (zero). MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
Reserved for IDENTIFY PACKET DEVICE Command 1 = Standby timer values as specified in this standard are supported 0 = Standby timer values shall be managed by the device Reserved for IDENTIFY PACKET DEVICE Command 1 = IORDY supported MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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0 = Multiword DMA Mode 1 is not selected 1 = Multiword DMA Mode 0 is selected 0 = Multiword DMA Mode 0 is not selected Reserved 1 = Multiword DMA Mode 2 and below are supported MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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Reserved for ATA/ATAPI-12 Reserved for ATA/ATAPI-11 Reserved for ATA/ATAPI-10 Reserved for ATA/ATAPI-9 Reserved for ATA/ATAPI-8 Reserved for ATA/ATAPI-7 1 = Supports ATA/ATAPI-6 1 = Supports ATA/ATAPI-5 1 = Supports ATA/ATAPI-4 1 = Supports ATA-3 Obsolete MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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1 = 48-Bit Address feature set supported 1 = Automatic Acoustic Management feature set supported 1 = SET MAX security extension supported See Address Offset Reserved Area Boot, INCITS TR27:2001 1 = SET FEATURES subcommand required to spin-up after power-up MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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Shall be cleared to zero to indicate that the PACKET Command feature set is not supported. 1 = Power Management Feature Set enabled 1 = Removable Media Feature Set enabled 1 = Security Mode Feature Set enabled 1 = SMART Feature Set enabled MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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1 = Ultra DMA Mode 4 is selected 0 = Ultra DMA Mode 4 is not selected 1 = Ultra DMA Mode 3 is selected 0 = Ultra DMA Mode 3 is not selected MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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These bits indicate how Device 1 determined the device number. 00 = Reserved 01 = A jumper was used. 10 = The CSEL signal was used. 11 = Some other method was used/method unknown Shall be set to one. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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01 = Removable Media Status Notification feature supported 10 = Reserved 11 = Reserved Security Status 15:9 Reserved Security Level: 0 = High, 1 = Maximum Reserved 1 = Enhanced Security Erase supported 1 = Security Count Expired MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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11:0 Maximum Current in mA 161 - 175 X Reserved for assignment by the CompactFlash™ Association 176 - 205 V Current Media Serial Number (60 ASCII Characters) 206-254 Reserved Integrity Word 15:8 Checksum Signature MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
61-62 XXXXH LBA Sectors Addressable Total number of addressable sectors in LBA mode. 0x0007 Multi-Word DMA MDMA Transfer Modes 0, 1 and 3 supported. 0x0003 PIO Transfer Modes PIO Modes 3 and 4 supported. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
SSD are issued to the ATA by loading the required registers in the command block with the supplied parameters, and then writing the command code to the register. For additional information on proprietary STEC ATA commands, contact your STEC representative. The contact information is provided in...
PRELIMINARY/CONFIDENTIAL Connector Location Figure 5 shows the relative location of the connector on the drive. ATA Connector Location Figure 5. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
For operating requirements, the ambient air temperature is that of the inlet air for the equipment. Please see Table 20. Operating Requirements Table 19. Operating Requirement Value Maximum Temperature Gradient 10% to 90% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
Operating and non-operating altitude parameters for all models of the SSD are the same. Operating and Non-Operating Altitudes Table 22. Altitude Conditions Sea Level, Standard Day; 19.8 C/58.64 Altitude Parameter Meters Feet -304.80 -1,000 Low Altitude Limit 24,384 80,000 High Altitude Limit MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
PRELIMINARY/CONFIDENTIAL Restriction of Hazardous Materials STEC Inc. has adopted the RoHS Directive, also known as the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. The SSD is compliant with the European Parliament and Council Directive, i.e., assembled with Pb-free or lead-free components. Shock and Vibration In determining the initial baseline for shock and vibration test levels, the SSD is exposed to increasingly harsh levels of stress until the failure levels of the drive is established.
IPC-A-610, Section 10.5.2. The HumiSeal 1B31 Acrylic or equivalent coating is applied to both sides of the PCB, and masks the connector body and pins, and some component topsides. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
The SSD uses a 44-pin ATA bus/DC power combination connector. To configure the SSD as the Primary or Secondary device, place a jumper across the appropriate pins (A - D) as illustrated in Figure 6. Primary/Secondary Jumper Settings Figure 6. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
The SSD can be installed in any number of orientations within the enclosure. The drive will operate and meet all the requirements as outlined in this specification regardless of the mounting orientation. See Figure 7. Possible Drive Orientations Figure 7. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
Figure 8 indicates the approximate location of the primary heat generation area on the topside of the SSD. See Cooling Requirements. Exercise caution when handling the drive after extended operation. The heat generated by the internal circuitry can be substantial. Primary Heat Generation Area Figure 8. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
The host enclosure may remove heat by conduction, convection, or other forced air flow to maintain the required operating temperature range. The suggested air flow patterns are shown in Figure 9. Suggested Air Flow Patterns for Cooling Figure 9. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
PRELIMINARY/CONFIDENTIAL Installation Dimensions Figure 10 shows the exterior dimensions of the 2.5-inch form factor with the relative locations of the mounting holes. Exterior Mounting Specifications Figure 10. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
Figure 11 provides an overview of the locations of the mounting holes for the 2.5-inch form factor SSD. Careful attention should be made to the length of the mounting screws and recommended torque to prevent damage to the enclosure. Mounting Hole Locations Figure 11. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
(GND) signals of the ATA (IDE) connector configuration. The signal and chassis grounds are not connected together in the drive. The user should use the maximum surface contact area when connecting the drive to the chassis ground to ensure minimal electromagnetic (EM) emissions. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
Microsoft Fast Boot/Fast Resume Requirement, which is <= 2.5 s for Resume from Standby (S3), <= 20 s for Resume from Hibernate (S4). Diagnostic Software The computer manufacturer is responsible for providing any diagnostic software or diagnostic utilities. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
SMART ID 194 should be used to register the current temperature of the drive. The raw attribute should also include minimum and maximum temperature experienced by the drive. Case temperature is measured in the location as previously indicated in the specification. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
EC (EU) recognized agency such as TUV or VDE. STEC Inc. will provide CB Certificate and Test Report with the supporting Type Certificate (e.g., TUV Certificate, from the Agency that approved the CB Test Report)
External Modem CB Certificate and CB Report STEC Inc. will provide a complete CB Report. These documents will include the current and voltage ratings, and prove compliance with the currently applicable versions of IEC 60950-1:2001, Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including all national deviations.
3 V/m over frequency range of 80 MHz to 1 GHz • The signal will be amplitude modulated with a 1KHz sine wave to a depth of 80% • Failure criteria: More than 10% throughput degradation • MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
PRELIMINARY/CONFIDENTIAL EMI Test Site Correlation STEC Inc. will only use EMI test sites that are currently correlated with the customer’s test facilities. STEC Inc. will contact the customer’s engineering staff for the list of approved laboratories. Verification Samples STEC Inc. will submit the three worst-case drives used to obtain the emissions test data previously obtained from the customer’s test facilities for verification testing.
Temporary loss of function is allowed. Operator intervention is acceptable to restore apparatus function. Note: Hardware failures are not acceptable for any level of the above performance criteria. MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
U = Lead-free product Blank = Non-compliant Temperature C = Commercial I = Industrial Capacity 4, 8, 16 and 32 GB Form Factor 2 = 2.5-Inch Interface A = ATA (Parallel) Product Family M2 = MACH2 MACH2 2.5-Inch ATA Solid State Drive...
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2 (2) years from the date of shipment. Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below, STEC Inc. will, at its own option, either repair or replace any defective SSD Product that proves to be defective by reasons of improper workmanship or materials, if buyer notifies STEC Inc.
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