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FEATURES
85/171MB formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)
AT standard interface- Integrated controller
1:1 interleave
1,7 Run-Length Limited (RLL) encoding
32KB Read Look-Ahead Buffer
Self diagnostics on power up
Automatic retry and data correction on read errors
No preventative maintenance required
Media data transfer rate: 13.3 Mbits/Sec
Closed loop actuator servo (embedded sector servo)
Rotary voice coil actuator
Automatic actuator lock
Dedicated head landing zone
Average seek time = 16mS
All axis (6 directions) mounting permitted
Performance
Media Read/Write
Data Transfer rate in Mbits/Sec.
Seek times (in mS, averaged & inc. settle)
Track to Track
Average Length
Full Length
Spindle Speed
Average Latency
Power On to Drive Ready
Power Off to Spindle Stop
Connectors
There is a choice of 2 power connections to this drive. One DC power connector is designed to
mate with AMP part 1-480424 (using AMP pins PN 350078-4). The other (3-pin) DC power
IBM OEM STORAGE PRODUCTS
WDA L80 & L160
1
2
3
+5V +12V GND
13.3
Read
Write
4.0
5.0
16.0
18.5
30.0
32.5
3600 RPM
8.33 mS
10 Sec (ave), 31 Sec (max)
6 Sec (ave), 12 Sec (max)
Pin# 1
2
3
4
+5V GND GND +12V
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Summarization of Contents
Performance Metrics
Media Read/Write Performance
Detailed read/write performance metrics including data transfer rates and seek times.
Spindle Speed and Latency
Rotational speed of the drive's spindle and average data access latency.
Power On/Off Times
Time taken for the drive to become ready after power-on and to stop after power-off.
Connectors and Options
Power Connectors
Description and pinout of the drive's DC power connectors.
Jumper Settings
Configuration options for jumpers to set drive modes like IOCHRDY and Master/Slave.
Shipping Default Settings
The standard jumper configuration applied when the drive is shipped.
Data Organization
Physical and Logical Layout
Details on physical drive parameters and logical arrangement of data.
Operating Environment
Environmental Conditions
Specified humidity, wet bulb temperature, elevation, and temperature gradient limits.
Environmental Stress and Power
Cooling, Vibration, and Shock
Requirements for cooling, and drive resistance to vibration and shock.
DC Power Requirements
Nominal supply voltages, ripple, tolerance, and current draw specifications.
Signal Definition and Interface
Signal Pin Assignments
Defines pin assignments for interface signals and their I/O direction.
Cabling Specifications
Maximum cable length recommendations for host system connection.
Interface Features
Details on automatic power-down, alternate sectors, and interleave factor.
Command Set and Registers
Drive Commands
Lists supported Data In, Data Out, and Nondata commands with their hex codes.
Register Map
Table of drive registers, their addresses, and functions for host communication.
Mechanical Data
Drive Dimensions and Weight
Physical dimensions (height, width, depth) and maximum weight of the drive.
Mounting Orientation
Information on permissible mounting axes for the drive.
Safety and General Information
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning
Precautions for handling the drive to prevent ESD damage.
Product Data Disclaimer
Note that product data represents objectives and may vary, not constituting a warranty.
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