Introduction - Seagate ST3000DM008 Product Manual

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following:
Seagate® BarraCuda® model drives:
Standard models
ST3000DM008 ST1000DM010
ST2000DM006
Previous generations of Seagate Self-Encrypting Drive models were called Full Disk Encryption (FDE) models
Note
before a differentiation between drive-based encryption and other forms of encryption was necessary.
These drives provide the following key features:
• 7200 RPM spindle speed.
• Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe.
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second).
• Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
• Quiet operation.
• Seagate AcuTrac™ servo technology delivers dependable performance, even with hard drive track widths of
only 75 nanometers.
• Seagate OptiCache™ technology boosts overall performance by as much as 45% over the previous generation.
• Seagate SmartAlign™ technology provides a simple, transparent migration to Advanced Format 4K sectors
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
• TGMR recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
Seagate BarraCuda Product Manual, Rev. D
Self-Encryption models
ST500DM009
ST3000DM009
ST2000DM007
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