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CFP2105 Series Intelligent Disk Drive Product Manual October 1995 Pre-Release Revision A 3081 Zanker Road San Jose, CA 95134-2128 (408) 456-4500...
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment which have not been expressly approved by Conner Peripherals, Inc. may cause radio and television interference problems that could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents 1. Overview of the Drives What are the Drives? Differences Between the Models Features of the Drive Drive Composition Mechanical Design Features Head Disk Assembly Head Positioning Mechanism Read/Write Heads and Disks Data and Power Connections Electrical Design Features Integrated Circuit Circuit Board Firmware...
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Table of Contents Filepro CFP2105 Series Environmental Tolerances Magnetic Field: Acoustic Noise: Safety Standards Physical Characteristics - CFP2105E Physical Characteristics - CFP2105S Physical Characteristics - CFP2105W 3. Drive Operations Functions of the Drive Drive Operational Modes Data Error Correction Downloadable Microcode...
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Filepro CFP2105 Series Table of Contents Delaying Spin Up at Power On - CFP2105W Disabling the SCSI Bus Parity - CFP2105W Disabling SCSI Bus Terminator Power (TERMPWR) - CFP2105W Using the J5 Auxiliary Connector - SEL0 - XTFAULT - SEL1...
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Table of Contents Filepro CFP2105 Series J5 Auxiliary Connector Signal Characteristics Cable Requirements Connector Requirements Interface Pin Assignments Interface Timing Requirements 6. SCSI Command Implementation SCSI Command Summary Drive Dependent SCSI Data Error! Bookmark not defined. Format Drive Page - 03 H...
Overview of the Drives What are the Drives? The CFP2105 series is a family of high performance 3.5-inch low-profile (1.0 inch high) 2.1GB (formatted) disk drives. They all offer 9.5 millisecond average seek time for Reading , 10.5 millisecond seek time for Writing, with an average latency of only 5.56 ms.
Overview of the Drives Chapter 1 Drive Composition The drive is composed of mechanical, electrical, and firmware elements. Mechanical Design Features The drive’s hardware includes the components described in the following sections. Figure 1-1 shows the drive top level assembly. Figure 1-1 Drive Top Level Assembly Damper...
Figure 1-2 Head-Disk Assembly Top Cover Filter Disk Clamp Disk (1 of 5) Gasket Disk Spacer (1 of 4) Preamplifier/ Flex Circuit Assembly Head-Stack Assembly Spindle Motor Actuator Magnet Assembly 2107_1_2 Base Assembly Page 4 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
The TPC air bearing surface allows the head to fly at a uniform height regardless of radial position. This improves data reliability and allows the aerial density to be more uniform with radius. The CFP2105 series contains five sputtered thin film disks with ten data surfaces and ten read/write heads.
• parsing the Command Descriptor Block and checking for illegal fields • converting the LBA to CHS and initiating read and write operations to the background processor • defect management Page 6 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
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Overview of the Drives Chapter 1 • serial port communications Since parsing/decoding of commands and execution of the Read/Write functions are handled by separate processors, command execution can be overlapped in multiple initiator or Tagged Command Queuing environments. Functions such as seek re-ordering and command coalescing can also be overlapped when the drive is operating with a host environment capable of supporting Tagged Command Queuing.
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Chapter 1 Overview of the Drives Page 8 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Chapter 2 Specifications Drive Capacity Formatted Capacity* • CFP2105 Series: 2147 MB *1MB is equal to 10 or 1,000,000 bytes Physical Configuration Specification: CPF2105 Series Sputtered Thin film Disk Type Head Type Thin Film - TPC Rotary Voice-Coil Actuator Type...
Specifications Chapter 2 Performance Characteristics Seek Times (typical)* • Track to Track: 1.9 msec • Average (read/write): 9.5/10.5 msec ** • Full Track: 21 msec * The timing is measured from the time the last byte of the command descriptor block is written to the time seek is initiated by the drive operating at nominal DC input voltage and nominal operating temperature.
Component Design Life • 5 years Start/Stop cycles • 20,000 minimum Mean Time Between Failures: • 1,000,000 power-on hours* * Projected MTBF based on comparison of similar Conner products Preventive Maintenance • None Technical Reference Manual Page 13...
2 Termination current of 700mA for narrow SCSI and 900 mA for wide SCSI is required for that device which is terminated. Minimum/Maximum Voltage: • +5V: +5% • +12V: +5% Maximum Peak-to-Peak Allowable Noise (DC to 1 Mhz: equivalent resistive load): • +5V: 2% • +12V: 1% Page 14 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Specifications Chapter 2 Environmental Tolerances Temperature: • Operating: 5° to 55° C • Non-operating: -40° to 60° C • Thermal Gradient: 20° C per hour maximum Relative Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 5 to 95% • Non-operating: 5 to 95% • Maximum Wet Bulb: 29°C Altitude (relative to sea level): •...
IEC 380, Safety of Electrically Energized Office Machines • IEC 950, Safety of information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment • VDE 0805, VDE 0805 TIEL 100, and VDE 0806 • Complies with FCC Class B, Part 15, Subpart J Page 16 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Drive Operations Functions of the Drive This chapter describes certain operational aspects of the drive, including discussions of: • drive operational modes • error correction • read error recovery • downloadable microcode • buffer management Drive Operational Modes For the purpose of defining power requirements the following modes have been defined: •...
The RAM code may be upgraded on the disk via the factory serial port or through the interface using the WRITE BUFFER command. Refer to the WRITE BUFFER command in the Eleventh Generation SCSI Interface Manual for a discussion of the procedure. Page 22 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Drive Operations Chapter 3 Buffer Management and Command Execution The drive contains a 512Kbyte segmentable buffer which is dynamically configured to adapt to the particular drive configuration or operating environment. Read Look Ahead Code The Read Retention RAM code executes commands sequentially as they are received from the initiator(s).
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Potential: None of the data is cached. The active segment is checked and if the requested data is within 63 sectors of being read, the drive will allow the "read forever" operation to continue and the data is transferred to the host when it is available. Page 24 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Drive Operations Chapter 3 Write Caching Write Caching allows multiple write commands operating on sequential blocks to be written to the medium without losing a motor revolution between commands. Write caching is enabled by setting the WCE bit in MODE SELECT page 8 to one.
This operation provides the performance of write caching without the exposure of completing the command prior to writing the data to the disk. Page 26 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Take These Precautions To protect your equipment from electrostatic damage, perform the installation at a static-safe workstation. If one is not available, follow these guidelines: 1. Work in an uncarpeted area. 2. Before removing the equipment from its anti-static bag, discharge static electricity by touching your computer's metal chassis (or any other grounded object) while touching the anti-static bag.
Ground Ground Open Open Open Open Ground Ground Open Open Ground Open Ground Open Ground Ground Ground Open Ground Open Open Ground Ground Ground Open Ground Ground Open Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Page 28 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Disabling Spin-Up at Power On - CFP2105E Spin up upon application of power to the drive can be disabled by grounding the RMT_START line on the interface. Disabling spin up on application of power can also be enabled by setting the DSPN bit in MODE SELECT page 00 (Vendor Specific Parameters).
Otherwise, there should only be one drive per cable. Attaching Power to the Drive - CFP2105E The drive is powered through the SCA connector. Page 30 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Mounting the Drive - CFP2105E The drive is designed to be used in applications where the unit may experience shock and vibrations at greater levels than larger and heavier disk drives will tolerate. The design features which allow greater shock tolerance are the use of rugged heads and media, a dedicated landing zone, closed loop servo positioning and specially designed motor and actuator assemblies.
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Setting the SCSI Bus Address - CFP2105S There are three jumpers available for configuration of the SCSI ID: E1, E2, and An optional 2mm pin pitch right angle header is located on the front of the PCBA (opposite the SCSI interface connector) which allows changing the SCSI IDs while the drive is mounted in the system.
Spin up on Power On Spin Delayed Note: In = Ground or TTL Low and Out = Open or TTL High. The odd numbered pin is grounded and the even numbered pin carries the signal. Page 34 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Disabling the SCSI Bus Parity - CFP2105S SCSI parity is always enabled in both directions, unless the E7 Parity disable jumper is installed. Installing the jumper will cause the drive to ignore SCSI bus Parity In but it will continue to generate SCSI bus Parity Out. Disabling SCSI Bus Terminator Power (TERMPWR) - CFP2105S Power to the on-board terminators is provided by the higher of the voltage supplied at Pin #26, J2 or the voltage level at the 5 Volt power input to the drive...
NOTE: The TERMPWR output of the drive is protected by a 1 Ampere fuse. If external terminators are being powered from the drive and SCSI bus problems are suspected, verify that the fuse is still operational using a meter. Page 36 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Cabling the Drive - CFP2105S Connect the SCSI interface cable and the spindle synchronization cable (when needed) as shown in Figure 4-5. Figure 4-5 Connecting the cabling 50-pin SCSI Interface Spindle Synchronization Connection Pin 1 (typically indicated by a colored stripe Connection...
The enclosure design for the drive must provide adequate provision for removing heat generated by the drive via conduction or air flow convection cooling. The maximum operating temperature for the drive is 55°C. A temperature sensor Page 38 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
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Installing the Drive Chapter 4 mounted on the drive at the location shown below should remain at or below 55°C while the drive(s) are operated at the worst case condition. Recommended The enclosure design should allow air flow Themocouple location above and below the drive to cool both the HDA and printed circuit board assembly.
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Setting the SCSI Bus Address - CFP2105W There are four jumpers available for configuration of the SCSI ID: E1, E2, E3 and E4. The 68-pin unified connector includes a standard 2mm pitch auxiliary header which includes pins to allow remote selection of SCSI IDs. A receptacle connector Amp P/N 1-111623-7 or equivalent can be used to connect a ribbon cable to this header.
Spin up on Power On Spin Delayed Note: In = Ground or TTL Low and Out = Open or TTL High. The odd numbered pin is grounded and the even numbered pin carries the signal. Page 42 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Disabling the SCSI Bus Parity - CFP2105W SCSI parity is always enabled in both directions, unless the E7 Parity disable jumper is installed. Setting the jumper will cause the drive to ignore SCSI bus parity in but it will continue to generate SCSI bus parity out. Technical Reference Manual Page 43...
If SCSI ID SEL0 is intended to be selected, the host must provide a low impedance connection from - SEL (0) to - XTFALT or to ground, while the ID is being latched, through an appropriate means. Refer to chapter 5 for specific electrical characteristics of these signals. Page 44 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 - XTFAULT This signal is intended to drive an LED to indicate an external fault condition has occurred. This signal is held asserted following the application of power or optionally the negation of -RST during initialization while the SCSI ID is being read.
-XTFALT or -VUNIQ, or both. This signal is intended to be used as a power failure warning and/or as a write protect input. This signal is not supported by this drive. Page 46 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Setting the Bus Termination - CFP2105W This drive provides on board Alternative 2 active termination for the SCSI bus. The termination resistors, which are contained in three Single Inline Packs (SIPs) should be removed from the drive unless it is a SCSI device at the physical end of the bus.
0.050 inches (1.27mm) gap between cable runs. • Do not clamp the cable tightly against a metal chassis since this will degrade the signal. Use spacers or a non-flammable insulation material to maintain a gap between the chassis and the cable. Page 48 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Mixing Wide and Narrow SCSI Devices on a SCSI Bus It may sometimes be desirable to attach Narrow SCSI devices such as tape backup devices or CDROMs to the same SCSI Host Bus Adapter being used to control Wide SCSI devices, such as the CFP2105W.
6-32 UNC -2B X 0.16 maximum insertion length screws. Refer to Figure 2-4 in Chapter 2 for the location of the mounting holes. The drive may be mounted in any orientation. Page 50 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
Installing the Drive Chapter 4 Cooling The enclosure design for the drive must provide adequate provision for removing heat generated by the drive via conduction or air flow convection cooling. The maximum operating temperature for the drive is 55°C. A temperature sensor mounted on the drive at the location shown below should remain at or below 55°C while the drive(s) are operated at the worst case condition.
Interface Physical Characteristics Electrical Description The paragraphs which follow describe the input and output electrical characteristics of the drive. Output Characteristics The output drivers for Data, Parity, REQ and ACK are optionally active negation. When they are set for active negation, they have three states: asserted, negated and high impedance.
The sections which follow describe, for each of the drive models, those SCSI characteristics which vary from model to model. These characteristics include: • Termination • Cable requirements • Connector requirements • Connector Pin assignments • Interface Timing requirements Page 54 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
SCSI Physical Characteristics Chapter 5 CFP2105E (WIDE, 80-pin Single Connector Attachment [SCA]) External Terminator Power The interface connector carries both power and ground so a separate TERMPWR interface line is not provided. Internal Termination This version of the drive has no on-board termination so the drive must be externally terminated.
Electrical Characteristics for the Spindle Sync Signal STATE Current Voltage < 20 µA High 0 < I 2.5 V < V < V + 0.3 V 0 < I < -48 mA -0.1 V < V < 0.4 V Page 56 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
SCSI Physical Characteristics Chapter 5 LED Out The LED out signal is driven by the drive when the drive is performing a SCSI operation. The LED out signal is designed to pull down the cathode of an LED. The anode is attached to the proper +5 volt supply through an appropriate current limiting resistor.
+5 Volt +5 Volt Ground SYNC RMT_START DLYD_START SCSI ID (0) SCSI ID (1) SCSI ID (2) SCSI ID (3) Notes: 1. The minus sign (-) indicates active low. 2. Pins marked Reserved are not connected. Page 58 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
SCSI Physical Characteristics Chapter 5 Interface Timing Requirements Unless otherwise noted, the delay-time measurements are calculated from signal conditions existing at the drive's own SCSI bus connector. Normally these measurements (except cable skew delay) can be made without considering delays in the inter-connect system.
SCSI device at a physical end of the bus. The terminator equivalent circuit is shown below for reference: Figure 5-1 Terminator Equivalent Circuit -DB0 -DB1 Voltage -DB2 TERMPWR Regulator 2.5K -REQ -I/O Page 60 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
SCSI Physical Characteristics Chapter 5 Cable Requirements A 50 conductor cable no more than 6 meters (19.68 feet) cumulative length with at least 28 AWG wire size and a characteristic impedance of 70 to 100 ohms (84 ohms nominal) is required. In systems which use the fast synchronous transfer option, the cable should meet the following additional requirements: Table 5-12 Interface Cable Electrical Characteristics...
30 ns 80 ns Transmit Setup Time 23 ns 23 ns Notes: 1 This time does not apply at the SCSI connector of the drive. 2 This is a recommended time. It is not mandatory. Page 64 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
SCSI Physical Characteristics Chapter 5 Model CFP2105W (Wide, Unitized SCSI-3 P-Connector) External Terminator Power Power to the on-board terminators is provided by the higher of the voltage supplied at Pin #17, 18, 51, & 52, J2 or the voltage level at the 5 Volt power input to the drive minus one diode drop.
Table 5-18 Interface Cable Electrical Characteristics Specification Value Signal Attenuation 0.095dB maximum per meter at 5 Mhz Pair-to-Pair Propagation Delay Delta 0.20 ns maximum per meter DC Resistance 0.230 ohms maximum per meter at 20° C Page 66 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
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SCSI Physical Characteristics Chapter 5 Connector Requirements The connector on the drive is a 68-pin . The mating connector is a SCSI 3 Non- shielded P-cable connector which is shown below: Figure 5-4 P-Cable Connector A16 R PIN 1 PIN 34 PIN 68 PIN 35 DIMENSIONS...
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SCSI Physical Characteristics Chapter 5 Interface Pin Assignments The pin assignments for the interface connector are shown below: Table 5-19 Interface Signal Definitions Signal Signal Ground -DB(12) Ground -DB(13) Ground -DB(14) Ground -DB(15) Ground -DB(P1) Ground -DB(0) Ground -DB(1) Ground -DB(2) Ground -DB(3)
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30 ns 80 ns Transmit Setup Time 23 ns 23 ns Notes: 1 This time does not apply at the SCSI connector of the drive. 2 This is a recommended time. It is not mandatory. Page 70 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
SCSI Command Implementation This section contains a brief summary of the SCSI Interface implemented in the drive. For additional details regarding command descriptions, please refer to the Eleventh Generation SCSI Interface Manual. SCSI Command Summary Following is a list of commands that the drive supports: Format Unit Inquiry Mode Select...
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CHECK CONDITION status for the UNIT ATTENTION condition is disabled. TSYN (Target Initiate Synchronous Negotiation): When set to zero, the drive cannot initiate synchronous transfer negotiations. When set to one, the drive can initiate synchronous transfer negotiation, if necessary. Page 74 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
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SCSI Command Implementation Chapter 6 SDLY (Spin Up Delay): When set to zero, the spin up occurs when power is applied to the drive. When set to one, the spin up is delayed at power-on by the value of the drive's SCSI ID times 4 seconds (i.e., SCSI ID 4 will delay 16 seconds).
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Tracks Per Zone: Defines the number of tracks per zone to use in dividing the capacity of the drive for the purpose of allocating alternate sectors. A value of zero means that one zone is defined for the entire drive. Page 76 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
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SCSI Command Implementation Chapter 6 Alternate Sectors Per Zone: Defines the number of spare sectors per zone the drive reserves for defect handling. Not supported. Must be set to zero. Alternate Tracks Per Logical Unit: Not supported. Must be set to zero. Sectors Per Track: Defines the number of physical sectors per track.
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Medium Rotation Rate (LSB) 22-23 Reserved * Varies depending on active notch. Only one copy of this page is maintained. There is only one changeable field, RPL. All other fields are described in the MODE SENSE Command. Page 78 Filepro CFP2105 Series...
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SCSI Command Implementation Chapter 6 RPL (Rotational Position Locking): Enables spindle synchronization. Setting either bit 0 or 1, or both, causes multiple drives which have their spindle synchronization (SS) pins daisy chained together to synchronize their spindles. Notch and Partition Parameters Page - 0C The Notch and Partition Parameters Page contains information which pertains to each notch of the drive.
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SCSI Command Implementation Chapter 6 ND (Notched Drive): If set to zero, the drive is not notched and all other parameters in this page are returned as zeros. If set to one, the drive is notched and this page defines the starting and ending boundaries for each active notch. This parameter is always set to one.
Revision Previous Current Description Date • deleted reference to spindle synchronization Pre-Release Revision A 6/95 • changed sector sizes supported to 512 & 1024 Revision A June 1995 • eliminated reference to e-coating on page 4. October 1994 • corrected controller overhead definition •...
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