4.4
Cable Connectors
4.4.1 USB Connectivity
The USB interface is connected within a point to point
configuration with the USB host port. There is no master
or slave relationship within the devices. Spinpoint
M9TU-USB 3.0 does not require extra power.
USB3.0 Micro B type applied to Spinpoint M9TU-USB
3.0. Figure 4.3 illustrates USB3.0 Micro B type
connector.
Table 4-1 lists the signals connection on the USB interface.
Pin Number
Signal Name
1
VBUS
2
D-
3
D+
4
ID
5
GND
6
MicB_SSTX-
7
MicB_SSTX+
8
GND_DRAIN
9
MicB_SSRX-
10
MicB_SSRX+
Shell
Shield
4.5
Drive Installation
The Spinpoint M9TU-USB 3.0 hard disk drive can be installed in an USB-compatible system:
•
To install the drive with a motherboard that contains USB port, connect the drive to the USB port using a
USB plugs (Micro B type).
•
If the drive connects to the USB Hub or Keyboard USB port, make the drive bad detection or bad
operation (because of low bus power).
•
If some OS in PC System or Host cannot detection the drive, the system need USB driver installation.
Spinpoint M9TU-USB 3.0 Product Manual REV 1.0
Table 4-1 USB Connector Pin
Definitions
Description
Power
USB 2.0 differential pair
OTG identification
Ground for power return
SuperSpeed transmitter differential pair
Ground for SuperSpeed signal return
SuperSpeed receiver differential pair
Connector metal shell
Figure 4-3 USB connector type
Mating Sequence
INSTALLATION
Second
Last
Second
Last
Second
Last
First
12