Introduction - Seagate ST1000NX0303 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 2.5 HDD v3 SATA model drives:
Sector Size
4096N
512E
512N
These drives provide the following key features:
• 128 MB data buffer.
• 7200 RPM spindle speed.
• 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.
• Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
• PowerChoice™ for selectable power savings
• 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.
• Top Cover Attached motor for excellent vibration tolerance
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
Seagate recommends validating the configuration with the selected HBA/RAID
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controller manufacturer to ensure use of full capacity is supported.
Previous generations of Seagate Self-Encrypting Drive models were called Full Disk
Encryption (FDE) models before a differentiation between drive-based encryption and
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other forms of encryption was necessary
The Self-Encrypting Drive models indicated on the cover of this product manual have
provisions for "Security of Data at Rest" based on the standards defined by the Trusted
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Computing Group (see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org).
Seagate Enterprise Capacity 2.5 HDD v3 SATA Product Manual, Rev. E
Standard models
ST2000NX0243
ST1000NX0303
ST2000NX0253
ST1000NX0313
ST2000NX0403
ST1000NX0423
Self-Encrypting Drive
(SED) models
ST2000NX0283
ST1000NX0343
ST2000NX0303
ST1000NX0353
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