IBM IC25N040ATCS04 - Travelstar 40 GB Hard Drive User Manual

IBM
Hard disk drive specifications
Travelstar 60GH & 40GN
2.5 inch ATA/IDE hard disk drive
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Revision 3.0 22 January 2002
S07N-7681-09 Publication # 1540
IBM storage products - official published specifications

IBM IC25N040ATCS04 - Travelstar 40 GB Hard Drive Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	IC25N040ATCS04 - Travelstar 40 GB Hard Drive
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Hard Disk Drive Specifications

1.0 General

1.1 Abbreviations

Defines common abbreviations used throughout the document.

1.2 References

1.3 General Caution

1.4 Drive Handling Precautions

2.0 General Features

Part 1. Functional Specification

3.0 Fixed Disk Subsystem Description

3.1 Control Electronics

Details the functions of the drive's control electronics.

3.2 Head Disk Assembly Data

Describes the technologies used in the head disk assembly.

4.0 Fixed Disk Characteristics

4.1 Formatted Capacity by Model Number

Provides formatted capacity details for each drive model.

4.2 Data Sheet

Lists key data sheet specifications for the drives.

4.3 Cylinder Allocation by Model Number

Details cylinder allocation across different models.

4.4 Performance Characteristics

4.4.1 Command Overhead

Defines command overhead time for drive operations.

4.4.2 Mechanical Positioning

Details mechanical positioning performance metrics.

4.4.2.3 Single Track Seek Time

4.4.2.4 Average Latency

4.4.2.5 Drive Ready Time

4.4.3 Operating Modes

4.4.3.1 Mode Transition Time

Specifies transition times between different operating modes.

4.4.3.2 Operating Mode at Power On

Describes the drive's operating mode after power on or reset.

4.4.3.3 Adaptive Power Save Control

Explains adaptive control for power saving modes.

5.0 Data Integrity

5.1 Data Loss on Power Off

Discusses potential data loss scenarios related to power interruptions.

5.2 Write Cache

Explains the function and implications of the write cache feature.

5.3 Equipment Status

Describes how equipment status is reported to the host system.

5.4 WRITE Safety

5.5 Data Buffer Test

5.6 Error Recovery

5.7 Automatic Reallocation

5.7.1 Nonrecovered Write Errors

Details reallocation for unrecoverable write errors.

5.7.2 Nonrecoverable Read Error

Details reallocation for nonrecoverable read errors.

5.7.3 Recovered Read Errors

Details reallocation for recovered read errors.

5.8 ECC

6.0 Specification

6.1 Environment

Specifies environmental operating and non-operating conditions.

6.1.1 Temperature and Humidity

6.2 DC Power Requirements

6.2.1 Power Consumption Efficiency

Details power consumption efficiency in Watts per GB.

6.3 Start Up Current

6.4 Reliability

6.4.1 Data Reliability

Quantifies data reliability and error correction capabilities.

6.4.2 Failure Prediction (S.M.A.R.T.)

Explains the drive's support for S.M.A.R.T. failure prediction.

6.4.3 Cable Noise Interference

Provides guidelines for mitigating cable noise interference.

6.4.4 Service Life and Usage Condition

Defines conditions for achieving the drive's service life.

6.4.5 Preventive Maintenance

6.4.6 Load/Unload

6.4.6.1 Emergency Unload

Describes the emergency unload mechanism and its implications.

6.4.6.2 Required Power-Off Sequence

Specifies the correct sequence for powering off the drive.

6.5 Mechanical Specifications

6.5.1 Physical Dimensions and Weight

Lists the physical dimensions and weight of the drive.

6.5.2 Mounting Hole Locations

Illustrates the mounting hole locations for the drive.

6.5.3 Connector and Jumper Description

6.5.4 Mounting Orientation

6.5.5 Load/Unload Mechanism

6.6 Vibration and Shock

6.6.1 Operating Vibration

Specifies vibration levels the drive can withstand during operation.

6.6.1.1 Random Vibration

Details random vibration profile breakpoints during operation.

6.6.1.2 Swept Sine Vibration

Details swept sine vibration specifications for operation.

6.6.2 Nonoperating Vibration

6.6.2.1 Random Vibration

Details random vibration profile breakpoints for non-operation.

6.6.2.2 Swept Sine Vibration

Details swept sine vibration specifications for non-operation.

6.6.3 Operating Shock

6.6.4 Nonoperating Shock

6.7 Acoustics

6.7.1 Sound Power Level

Specifies the A-weighted sound power level criteria.

6.7.2 Discrete Tone Penalty

6.9 Electromagnetic Compatibility

6.9.1 CE Mark

Indicates certification for EC Directive 89/336/EEC.

6.9.2 C-Tick Mark

Indicates compliance with Australian EMC standard AS/NZS 3548.

6.10 Safety

6.10.1 UL and CSA Approval

Details UL and CSA approval for IT equipment safety.

6.10.2 IEC Compliance

Confirms compliance with IEC 950:1991 standard.

6.10.3 German Safety Mark

Notes approval by TUV for EN 60950 standard.

6.10.4 Flammability

Describes flammability rating of printed circuit boards.

6.10.5 Secondary Circuit Protection

Addresses secondary circuit protection responsibility.

6.11 Packaging

7.0 Electrical Interface Specifications

7.1 Cabling

Specifies maximum cable length for host to drive connection.

7.2 Interface Connector

Details the 50-pin connector for ATA attachment.

7.3 Signal Definitions

7.4 Signal Descriptions

7.5 Interface Logic Signal Levels

7.6 Reset Timings

7.7 PIO Timings

7.8 Multiword DMA Timings

7.9 Ultra DMA Timings

7.9.1 Initiating Read DMA

Details timings for initiating Ultra DMA read operations.

7.9.2 Host Pausing Read DMA

7.9.3 Host Terminating Read DMA

7.9.4 Device Terminating Read DMA

7.9.5 Initiating Write DMA

7.9.6 Device Pausing Write DMA

7.9.7 Device Terminating Write DMA

7.9.8 Host Terminating Write DMA

7.10 Drive Address Setting

7.10.1 Drive Default Address Setting

Specifies the default jumper setting for drive addressing.

7.11 Addressing of HDD Registers

Part 2. Interface Specification

8.0 General

8.1 Introduction

Introduces the host interface specification for the drive.

8.2 Terminology

Defines key terms used in the interface specification.

9.0 Deviations from Standard

10.0 Registers

10.1 Alternate Status Register

Describes the alternate status register bits.

10.2 Command Register

Details the command register for sending commands.

10.3 Cylinder High Register

Describes the cylinder high register for disk access.

10.4 Cylinder Low Register

Describes the cylinder low register for disk access.

10.5 Data Register

10.6 Device Control Register

10.7 Drive Address Register

10.8 Device/Head Register

10.9 Error Register

10.10 Features Register

10.11 Sector Count Register

10.12 Sector Number Register

10.13 Status Register

11.0 General Operation Descriptions

11.1 Reset Response

Details the device's response to different types of resets.

11.2 Register Initialization

11.3 Diagnostic and Reset Considerations

11.4 Power-Off Considerations

11.4.1 Load/Unload

Describes the load/unload mechanism and commands.

11.4.2 Emergency Unload

Details the emergency unload process and its stress.

11.4.3 Required Power-Off Sequence

Specifies the mandatory sequence for powering down the drive.

11.5 Sector Addressing Mode

11.5.1 Logical CHS Addressing Mode

Explains the logical Cylinder, Head, Sector addressing mode.

11.5.2 LBA Addressing Mode

Explains the Logical Block Addressing mode.

11.6 Power Management Features

11.6.1 Power Mode

Describes the different power modes of the drive.

11.6.2 Power Management Commands

Lists commands used for managing power states.

11.6.3 Standby/Sleep Command Completion Timing

Details the timing for standby/sleep command completion.

11.6.4 Standby Timer

11.6.5 Status

11.6.6 Interface Capability for Power Modes

11.6.7 Initial Power Mode at Power On

11.7 Advanced Power Management (ABLE-3) Feature

11.7.1 Performance Idle Mode

Describes the performance idle mode operation.

11.7.2 Active Idle Mode

Describes the active idle mode and its power consumption.

11.7.3 Low Power Idle Mode

Describes the low power idle mode and its power savings.

11.7.4 Transition Time

Explains the dynamic management of transition times.

11.8 S.M.A.R.T. Function

11.8.1 Attributes

Defines attributes used for analyzing device status.

11.8.2 Attribute Values

Explains how attribute values represent reliability.

11.8.3 Attribute Thresholds

Defines attribute thresholds for condition assessment.

11.8.4 Threshold Exceeded Condition

Describes conditions indicating potential degradation or failure.

11.8.5 S.M.A.R.T. Commands

Lists commands for accessing S.M.A.R.T. data.

11.8.6 S.M.A.R.T. Operation with Power Management Modes

11.9 Security Mode Feature Set

11.9.1 Security Mode

Describes the available security modes: Locked, Unlocked, Frozen.

11.9.2 Security Level

Outlines the security levels: High and Maximum.

11.9.3 Password

Explains Master and User password types.

11.9.4 Master Password Revision Code

11.9.5 Operation Example

11.9.5.1 Master Password Setting

Example of setting an initial Master Password.

11.9.5.2 User Password Setting

Example of setting a User Password and entering lock mode.

11.9.5.3 Operation from POR after User Password is Set

11.9.5.4 User Password Lost

11.9.5.5 Attempt Limit for the Security Unlock Command

11.9.6 Command Table

11.10 Protected Area Function

11.10.1 Example for Operation (In LBA Mode)

Example operation for protected area in LBA mode.

11.10.2 Set Max Security Extension Commands

Details commands for setting max security extensions.

11.11 Address Offset Feature (vendor specific)

11.11.1 Enable/Disable Address Offset Mode

Describes enabling/disabling the address offset feature.

11.11.2 Identify Device Data

11.11.3 Exceptions in Address Offset Mode

11.12 Seek Overlap

11.13 Write Cache Function

11.14 Delayed Write Function (vendor specific)

11.14.1 Enable/Disable Delayed Write Command

Details enabling/disabling the delayed write function.

11.15 Reassign Function

11.15.1 Auto Reassign Function

Explains the automatic reallocation of sectors.

12.0 Command Protocol

12.1 Data In Commands

Lists commands for transferring data from device to host.

12.2 Data Out Commands

12.3 Nondata Commands

12.4 DMA Data Transfer Commands

13.0 Command Descriptions

13.1 Check Power Mode (E5h/98h)

Checks the drive's power status and media accessibility.

13.2 Device Configuration Overlay (B1h)

13.2.1 DEVICE CONFIGURATION RESTORE (subcommand C0h)

Restores device settings to original state.

13.2.2 DEVICE CONFIGURATION FREEZE LOCK (subcommand C1h)

13.2.3 DEVICE CONFIGURATION IDENTIFY (subcommand C2h)

13.2.4 DEVICE CONFIGURATION SET (subcommand C3h)

13.3 Enable/Disable Delayed Write (FAh: vendor specific)

13.4 Execute Device Diagnostic (90h)

13.5 Flush Cache (E7h)

13.6 Format Track (50h: vendor specific)

13.7 Format Unit (F7h: vendor specific)

13.8 Identify Device (ECh)

13.9 Idle (E3h/97h)

13.10 Idle Immediate (E1h/95h)

13.11 Initialize Device Parameters (91h)

13.12 Read Buffer (E4h)

13.13 Read DMA (C8h/C9h)

13.14 Read Long (22h/23h)

13.15 Read Multiple (C4h)

13.16 Read Native Max ADDRESS (F8h)

13.17 Read Sectors (20h/21h)

13.18 Read Verify Sectors (40h/41h)

13.19 Recalibrate (1xh)

13.20 Security Disable Password (F6h)

13.21 Security Erase Prepare (F3h)

13.22 Security Erase Unit (F4h)

13.23 Security Freeze Lock (F5h)

13.24 Security Set Password (F1h)

13.25 Security Unlock (F2h)

13.26 Seek (7xh)

13.27 Sense Condition (F0h: vendor specific)

13.28 Set Features (EFh)

13.29 Set Max ADDRESS (F9h)

13.30 Set Multiple (C6h)

13.31 Sleep (E6h/99h)

13.32 S.M.A.R.T. Function Set (B0h)

13.32.1 S.M.A.R.T. Function Subcommands

Lists subcommands for accessing S.M.A.R.T. data.

13.32.1.1 S.M.A.R.T. Read Attribute Values (subcommand D0h)

13.32.1.2 S.M.A.R.T. Read Attribute Thresholds (subcommand D1h)

13.32.1.3 S.M.A.R.T. Enable/Disable Attribute Autosave (subcommand D2h)

13.32.1.4 S.M.A.R.T. Save Attribute Values (subcommand D3h)

13.32.1.5 S.M.A.R.T. Execute Off-line Immediate (subcommand D4h)

13.32.1.6 S.M.A.R.T. Read Log Sector (subcommand D5h)

13.32.1.7 S.M.A.R.T. Write Log Sector (subcommand D6h)

13.32.1.8 S.M.A.R.T. Enable Operations (subcommand D8h)

13.32.1.9 S.M.A.R.T. Disable Operations (subcommand D9h)

13.32.1.10 S.M.A.R.T. Return Status (subcommand DAh)

13.32.1.11 S.M.A.R.T. Enable/Disable Automatic Off-line (subcommand DBh)

13.32.2 Device Attributes Data Structure

13.32.2.1 Data Structure Revision Number

Identifies the version of the device attribute data structure.

13.32.2.2 Individual Attribute Data Structure

13.32.2.3 Off-Line Data Collection Status

13.32.2.4 Self-test Execution Status

13.32.2.5 Total Time in Seconds to Complete Off-line Data Collection Activity

13.32.2.6 Current Segment Pointer

13.32.2.7 Off-line Data Collection Capability

13.32.2.8 S.M.A.R.T. Capability

13.32.2.9 Error Logging Capability

13.32.2.10 Self-test Failure Check Point

13.32.2.11 Self-test Completion Time

13.32.2.12 Data Structure Checksum

13.32.4 S.M.A.R.T. Error Log Sector

13.32.4.1 S.M.A.R.T. Error Log Version

Specifies the version of the S.M.A.R.T. error log.

13.32.4.2 Error Log Pointer

Points to the most recent error log data structure.

13.32.4.3 Device Error Count

Contains the total number of errors detected.

13.32.4.4 Error Log Data Structure

Defines the data format for each error log entry.

13.32.4.5 Error Data Structure

13.32.5 Self-test Log Data Structure

13.32.6 Error Reporting

13.33 Standby (E2h/96h)

13.34 Standby Immediate (E0h/94h)

13.35 Write Buffer (E8h)

13.36 Write DMA (CAh/CBh)

13.37 Write Long (32h/33h)

13.38 Write Multiple (C5h)

13.39 Write Sectors (30h/31h)

13.40 Write Verify (3Ch: vendor specific)

14.0 Time-out Values

15.0 Appendix

15.1 Commands Support Coverage

Compares command support across models and ATA-5 standard.

15.2 SET FEATURES Command Support Coverage

15.3 Changes from Travelstar 48GH, 30GN & 15GN