Advertisement

Quick Links

SATA Product Manual
ST10000DM0004
ST8000DM0004
100804071, Rev. D
January 2017

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the ST8000DM0004 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summarization of Contents

1.0 Introduction
1.1 About the Serial ATA interface
Explains the advantages and connection of the Serial ATA interface over parallel ATA.
2.0 Drive specifications
2.1 Specification summary tables
Provides a quick reference table for drive specifications.
2.3 Recording and interface technology
Details recording method, density, and interface specifications.
2.4 Start/stop times
Specifies time for the drive to become ready or stop spinning.
2.5 Power specifications
2.5.1 Power consumption
Details DC power requirements and consumption for various operations.
2.5.2 Conducted noise
Specifies input noise ripple limits for 12V and 5V power.
2.5.3 Voltage tolerance
Defines acceptable voltage ranges for drive operation.
2.5.4 Extended Power Conditions - PowerChoice™
Explains programmable power management interface for reduced consumption.
PowerChoice Manufacture Default Power Condition Timer Values
Lists default timer values for PowerChoice power conditions.
PowerChoice Supported Extended Power Condition Feature Subcommands
Lists available EPC subcommands for PowerChoice feature set.
PowerChoice Supported Extended Power Condition Identifiers
Lists identifiers for various PowerChoice operational conditions.
2.6 Environmental limits
2.6.1 Temperature
Specifies operating and non-operating temperature ranges and gradients.
Humidity
Details operating and non-operating relative humidity limits.
2.6.3 Effective Altitude (sea level)
Lists operating and non-operating altitude limits.
2.6.4 Shock
Defines operating and non-operating shock specifications.
2.6.5 Vibration
Details operating and non-operating vibration specifications.
2.7 Acoustics
Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor acoustics
Provides acoustic levels for idle and seek modes.
2.9 Electromagnetic immunity
Radio frequency environments
Lists tests and standards for radio frequency environments.
2.10 Reliability
Storage
Specifies maximum storage periods and conditions.
2.10.3 Seagate® Rescue™ Data Recovery Service Program Terms (for +Rescue models)
Outlines terms and conditions for the data recovery service.
2.11 Agency certification
2.11.1 Safety certification
Lists safety certifications like UL, CSA, and EN.
2.11.2 Electromagnetic compatibility
Details EMC compliance for EU, Korea, Canada, and Australia.
2.11.3 FCC verification
Explains FCC verification for subassemblies and radio interference.
2.12 Environmental protection
2.12.1 European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
Explains RoHS directive compliance for electronic products.
2.12.2 China Requirements
Details China RoHS 2 requirements and hazardous substance content.
2.14 Shipping, Repair and Returns
Shipping
Provides guidelines for shipping drives using approved containers.
Product repair and return information
States that only Seagate authorized centers service drives.
3.0 Configuring and mounting the drive
3.1 Handling and static-discharge precautions
Outlines safety precautions for handling and preventing ESD.
3.2 Configuring the drive
Explains point-to-point connection and master/slave relationship.
3.3 Serial ATA cables and connectors
Describes the SATA interface cable and connector pin definitions.
3.4 Drive mounting
3.4.1 Mechanical specifications
Details mounting configuration dimensions and drive weight.
4.0 Serial ATA (SATA) interface
4.1 Hot-Plug compatibility
Explains hot-plug capabilities per SATA Revision 3.2 specification.
4.2 Serial ATA device plug connector pin definitions
Summarizes signals on SATA interface and power connectors.

Table of Contents