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Hitachi T7K250 - Deskstar - Hard Drive User Manual

Hitachi T7K250 - Deskstar - Hard Drive
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Hard Disk Drive Specification
Deskstar T7K250
3.5 inch Ultra ATA/133 hard disk drive
3.5 inch Serial ATA hard disk drive
Models:
HDT722516DLAT80 HDT722516DLA380
HDT722525DLAT80 HDT722525DLA380
HDT722520DLAT80 HDT722520DLA380
Version 1.8 12 September 2006

Table of Contents

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Hitachi T7K250 - Deskstar - Hard Drive Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelT7K250
BrandHitachi
TypeHard Drive
Capacity250 GB
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Cache8 MB
RPM7200
Average Seek Time8.5 ms
Transfer Rate300 MB/s
Form Factor3.5-inch

Summary

General Information and Safety

Introduction, References, and Abbreviations

Introduces the document, lists references, and provides an abbreviation glossary.

Handling Cautions and Warnings

Provides crucial warnings regarding force application, breathing holes, and ESD damage.

Drive General Features

Fixed-Disk Subsystem Description

Control Electronics Overview

Explains the microprocessor and logic modules controlling drive operations.

Head Disk Assembly and Actuator

Details the disks, actuator, spindle motor, and head positioning mechanism.

Drive Characteristics and Parameters

Default Logical Drive Parameters

Lists default parameters like capacity, heads, cylinders, and sectors.

Data Sheet and Mechanical Performance

Contains mechanical positioning and transfer rate performance data.

Drive Organization and Formatting

Explains drive format and cylinder allocation strategies.

Drive Performance Characteristics

Command Overhead and Mechanical Positioning

Details command overhead, seek times, head switch, and cylinder switch times.

Data Transfer Speed and Throughput

Specifies various data transfer rates and throughput metrics.

Drive Operating Modes Description

Describes different operational states like Idle, Standby, and Sleep.

Defect Flagging Strategy

Electrical Interface Specifications

Connector Locations

Shows the physical location of power and signal connectors on the drive.

Signal Definitions and Logic Levels

Defines PATA and SATA interface signals, pin assignments, and voltage levels.

Interface Timing Specifications

Specifies timing parameters for PIO, Multiword DMA, and Ultra DMA transfers.

General Specifications

Jumper Settings and Environment

Covers jumper configuration, temperature, humidity, and corrosion test requirements.

DC Power Requirements and Reliability

Details input voltage, power supply current, and reliability aspects like data integrity.

Mechanical Specifications and Vibration/Shock

Provides dimensions, weight, mounting, and vibration/shock resistance data.

Safety and EMC Compliance

Covers safety approvals, flammability, handling, and EMC compliance standards.

General Interface Information

Introduction and Terminology

Introduces the host interface and defines key terms used in the document.

Deviations from Standard

Lists deviations from standard specifications for specific commands.

Drive Registers and Status

Register Set Overview

Provides a map of register addresses and their corresponding read/write functions.

Specific Register Descriptions

Details registers like Alternate Status, Command, Cylinder High/Low, Data, Error, and Status.

General Operation and Features

Reset Responses and Diagnostics

Details device behavior for resets, diagnostics, and sector addressing modes.

Power Management Features

Explains power management modes like Sleep, Standby, and Idle for reduced consumption.

S.M.A.R.T. and Security Features

Covers Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology and device security features.

Command Protocol and Execution

PIO Data Transfer Commands

Lists commands for transferring data via Programmed I/O (PIO).

DMA Data Transfer Commands

Details commands using Direct Memory Access (DMA) for efficient data transfer.

Detailed Command Descriptions

Device Configuration and Diagnostic Commands

Describes commands for device configuration, identification, and diagnostics.

Data Transfer and Cache Commands

Covers commands for reading/writing data, buffer operations, and cache flushing.

Security and Access Control Commands

Details commands for security features like disable password, erase unit, and freeze lock.

S.M.A.R.T. Feature Commands

Explains commands related to Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology functions.

Timing and Time-out Values

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