Introduction - Seagate ST500LX005 Product Manual

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
model drives:
Standard models
ST500LX005 ST500LM000
ST500LX007 ST320LM002
Previous generations of Seagate Self-Encrypting Drive models were called
Full Disk Encryption (FDE) models before a differentiation between drive-
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based encryption and other forms of encryption was necessary.
For more information on SED drives see
For more information on FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification
These drives provide the following key features:
5400-RPM spindle speed.
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64MB buffer.
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8GB NAND flash on ST500LM000, ST500LM001, ST500LM020 & ST320LM002 models.
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16GB NAND flash on ST500LX005 model.
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32GB NAND flash on ST500LX007 model.
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For improved reliability, Seagate SSHDs incorporate a technique referred
to as 'Combo Mode', utilizing proprietary controls to reduce the number
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of bits stored to a portion of the NAND Flash.
Quiet operation. Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor.
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High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 6Gb/s).
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Perpendicular recording technology.
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State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
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Native Command Queuing (NCQ) with command ordering.
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Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
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1000 Gs nonoperating shock and 350 Gs of operating shock.
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TM
SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
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The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense and Diagnostic Defense,
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offers the industry's most comprehensive protection for disk drives.
Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
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Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.
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Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
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Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD Self-Encrypting Drive models have the following additional features
Automatic data encryption/decryption
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Controlled access
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Random number generator
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Drive locking
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16 independent data bands
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Cryptographic erase of user data for a drive that will be repurposed or scrapped
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Authenticated firmware download.
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There is no significant performance difference between Self-Encrypting Drive and standard (non-Self-Encrypting Drive)
models.
Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD SATA Product Manual, Rev. J
Standard SED models
ST500LM001
About (SED) Self-Encrypting Drives
About FIPS
SED (FIPS 140-2) models
ST500LM020
on page 23.
on page 22.
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Laptop Thin SSHD
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