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Product Manual - Hawk 2 Family SCSI-2 (Volume 1), Rev. B
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4.0
Standard features
The Hawk 2 Family has the following standard features:
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Integrated SCSI Controller
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Single Ended and Differential SCSI drivers and receivers
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Asynchronous and Synchronous data transfer protocol
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Firmware downloadable via SCSI interface
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Selectable sector size from 256 to 4096 bytes/sector
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Programmable sector reallocation scheme
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Flawed sector reallocation at format time
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Programmable auto write and read reallocation
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Reallocation of defects on command (Post Format)
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96 bit Reed-Solomon error correcting code
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Sealed Head/Disc Assembly
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No preventative maintenance or adjustment required
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Dedicated head landing zone
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Automatic shipping lock
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Automatic Thermal Compensation
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Patented Tri-Phase Servo with embedded Grey Code track address to guarantee servo positioning.
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Self diagnostics performed at power on
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1:1 Interleave
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Zoned Bit Recording (ZBR)
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Vertical, horizontal, or top down mounting
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Dynamic spindle brake
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Synchronous spindle capability
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256 K byte data buffer (Optional 1 MB available)
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Permanently mounted terminators (for model ST12400N only), enabled by installation of a jumper plug.
4.1
Performance
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Programmable multi-segmentable cache buffer
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5411 RPM Spindle. Average latency = 5.54 ms
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Command Queuing of up to 64 commands per initiator
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Background processing of queue
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Supports start and stop commands
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Provides synchronized spindle capability
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Low audible noise for office environment
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Low power consumption
4.1.1
Reliability
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500,000 hour MTBF
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Adaptive seek velocity. Improved seek performance
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LSI circuitry
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Balanced low mass rotary voice coil actuator
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5 year warranty
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