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SATA Product Manual
Standard model
ST8000VN0022
ST7000VN0002
ST6000VN0041
ST4000VN008
ST3000VN007
ST2000VN004
ST1000VN002
100807039, Rev. C
December 2016

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 About the SATA interface
Explains the advantages and functionality of the Serial ATA (SATA) interface.
2.0 Drive Specifications
2.1 Specification summary tables
Provides quick reference tables for drive specifications for different models.
2.2 Formatted capacity
Details the formatted capacity, guaranteed sectors, and bytes per sector for drives.
2.3 Default logical geometry
Specifies the default logical geometry including cylinders, heads, and sectors.
2.4 Seek time
Details the track-to-track and average seek times for read and write operations.
2.5 Start/stop times
Lists the power-on to ready and standby to ready times for drive operation.
2.6 Power specifications
Outlines the DC power requirements, consumption, and management modes.
2.7 Environmental specifications
Covers temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, and vibration specifications.
2.8 Acoustics
Details the acoustic sound power levels for idle and seek operations.
2.9 Electromagnetic immunity
Specifies compliance with radio frequency environments and standards.
2.10 Reliability - Mean Time Between Failure
Defines the Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) rate and its assumptions.
2.11 Warranty
Guides users on how to determine the warranty status for their specific drive.
2.12 Agency certification
Lists safety and electromagnetic compatibility certifications for the product.
2.13 Environmental protection
Describes compliance with environmental regulations like RoHS and China RoHS.
2.16 Corrosive environment
Discusses the drive's performance in corrosive environments and material precautions.
3.0 Configuring and Mounting the Drive
3.1 Handling and static-discharge precautions
Provides essential guidelines for safe handling and preventing electrostatic discharge.
3.2 Configuring the drive
Explains drive configuration, SATA interface point-to-point connection, and jumpers.
3.3 SATA cables and connectors
Details the SATA interface cable, connectors, and hot-plugging features.
3.4 Drive mounting
Provides instructions and precautions for mounting the drive using screws.
4.0 SATA Interface
4.1 Hot-Plug compatibility
Describes the hot-plug capabilities of IronWolf drives according to SATA Revision 3.2.
4.2 SATA device plug connector pin definitions
Summarizes the signals and pin definitions for SATA interface and power connectors.
4.3 Supported ATA commands
Lists the standard ATA commands supported by the drive.
4.3.1 Identify Device command
Explains the Identify Device command and the information it transfers.
4.3.2 Set Features command
Details the command used to control various drive features and their default states.
4.3.3 S.M.A.R.T. commands
Describes S.M.A.R.T. commands for failure prediction and drive health monitoring.

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