Introduction - Seagate Video 3.5 HDD Product Manual

1.0 Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following
Seagate® Video 3.5 HDD model drives:
ST8000VM004 ST6000VM000 ST4000VM004 ST3000VM006 ST2000VM005 ST1000VM005
These drives provide the following key features:
• 5400-RPM spindle speed
• Best-in-class acoustic performance means virtually silent operation
• Built-in error recovery for non-stop video streaming
• Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe.
• Enhanced caching capabilities enable superior video recording quality.
• 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.
• Performance-tuned for seamless video applications
• Reliability for 24×7 video applications
• 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 ATA8 streaming commands
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
• Supports power-up in the standby feature
• Supports Trusted Send/Receive Security Protocol
• TGMR recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
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