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4.5.4  Operating modes 
 
4.5.4.1  Operating mode descriptions 
Operating mode                  Description 
Spin-up    Start up time period from spindle stop or power down           
Seek  Seek operation mode 
Write  Write operation mode 
Read  Read operation mode 
Unload Idle    Spindle rotation at 7200 RPM with heads unloaded 
Idle  Spindle motor and servo system are working normally.    Commands can be received 
and processed immediately 
Standby  Actuator is unloaded and spindle motor is stopped.    Commands can be received 
immediately 
Sleep  Actuator is unloaded and spindle motor is stopped.    Only soft reset or hard reset can 
change the mode to standby 
Note: Upon power down or spindle stop a head locking mechanism will secure the heads in the OD parking position.     
4.5.4.2  Mode transition times 
Mode transition times are shown below. 
 
Typical Transition 
time(sec) 
Note: The command is processed immediately but there will be an actual spin down time reflecting the seconds 
passed until the spindle motor stops. 
Note: Low rpm idle mode is supported on specific drive PN, only. 
 
 
Table 9    Mode transition times