Introduction; About The Serial Ata Interface - Seagate PIPELINE HD ST1500VM002 Product Manual

1.0 Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
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Pipeline HD SATA model drives:
ST2000VM002
These drives provide the following key features:
• 5900 RPM spindle speed
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates with a default of 3Gb/s. Limit settings to 1.5Gb/s are available via
S.M.A.R.T. Command Transport command.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting
• Perpendicular recording, Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, for
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
• Quiet operation
• Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
• Supports Trusted Send/Receive Security Protocol
• Reliability for 24×7 video applications
• Supports ATA8 streaming commands
• Supports power-up in the standby feature
• Supports Trusted Send/Receive Security Protocol
• Performance-tuned for seamless video applications
• Built-in error recovery for non-stop video streaming
• Best-in-class acoustic performance means virtually silent operation
• Enhanced caching capabilities enable superior video recording quality.

1.1 About the Serial ATA Interface

The Serial ATA interface provides several advantages over the traditional (parallel) ATA interface. The primary
advantages include:
• Easy installation and configuration with true plug-and-play connectivity. It is not necessary to set any jumpers
or other configuration options.
• Thinner and more flexible cabling for improved enclosure airflow and ease of installation.
• Scalability to higher performance levels.
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