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.
9.7.4 Operation example
9.7.4.1 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.
9.7.4.2 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.
Set Password with User Password
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Figure 80. Initial Setting
< Setting Password >
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Normal operation
Power off
Device locked mode
Deskstar 180GXP hard disk drive specifications
(Ref.)
< No Setting Password >
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Normal operation
Power off
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Device unlocked mode
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