Operation Example; Figure 78. Initial Setting - IBM DTLA-305040 - Deskstar 41.1 GB Hard Drive Specifications

The system manufacturer or dealer who intends to enable the device lock function for end-users must set
the master password even if only single level password protection is required.

10.7.4 Operation example

10.7.4.1 Master Password setting
The system manufacturer or dealer can set a new Master Password from default Master Password using
the Security Set Password command without enabling the Device Lock Function.
The Master Password Revision Code is set to FFFEh as shipping default by the drive manufacturer.
10.7.4.2 User Password setting
When a User Password is set, the device will automatically enter lock mode when the device is powered
on the next time.
(Ref.)
< Setting password > < Not setting password >
POR POR
Set password with user password
Normal operation
Normal operation
Power off Power off
POR —> Device locked mode POR —> Device unlocked mode

Figure 78. Initial Setting

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