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Samsung SP0802N User Manual

Samsung SP0802N
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P80 Series
Product Manual
SAMSUNG 3.5” Hard Disk Drives
April 21, 2003 (Rev 01)

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Samsung SP0802N Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSP0802N
CategoryStorage
TypeHDD
Capacity80 GB
Cache2 MB
RPM7200 RPM
Average Seek Time8.9 ms
Form Factor3.5 inch

Summary

Chapter 1: Scope

User Definition

Defines the intended audience for the SpinPoint P80 product manual, including OEMs and Distributors.

Manual Organization

Outlines the structure of the manual, detailing its chapters and contents for reader guidance.

Terminology and Conventions

Explains abbreviations, computer message formatting, and command conventions used in the manual.

References

Lists relevant ATA interface standards for additional information and context.

Chapter 2: Description

Introduction

Introduces the SpinPoint P80 series drives, their capacities, interface, and key technologies.

Key Features

Lists the main features of the SpinPoint P80 hard disk drives, including capacity, speed, and interface.

Standards and Regulations

Details the safety and regulatory standards that the SpinPoint P80 drives comply with.

Hardware Requirements

Specifies the PC/AT compatibility and connection methods for the SpinPoint P80 hard disk drives.

Chapter 3: Specifications

Specification Summary

Provides a summary of the SpinPoint P80 drive specifications, including disks, heads, density, and interface.

Physical Specifications

Details the physical dimensions and weight of the SpinPoint P80 hard disk drives.

Logical Configurations

Outlines the logical parameters for SpinPoint P80 drives, including cylinders, heads, sectors, and capacity.

Performance Specifications

Lists performance metrics like seek time, transfer rates, latency, and rotational speed.

Power Requirements

Details the power consumption of the SpinPoint P80 drives across different operating modes.

Environmental Specifications

Specifies operating conditions for temperature, humidity, altitude, and vibration.

Reliability Specifications

Provides reliability data such as error rates, MTBF, MTTR, and start/stop cycles.

Chapter 4: Installation

Pre-Installation Steps

Covers space requirements, unpacking, mounting, orientation, clearance, and ventilation.

Drive Connectivity and Configuration

Details DC power and AT-Bus connectors, and jumper block configurations.

System Installation and Startup

Guides drive installation, system startup, BIOS detection, and accessing drive capacity.

Chapter 5: Disk Drive Operation

Head/Disk Assembly (HDA)

Describes HDA components like base casting, spindle motor, disk stack, head assembly, and air filtration.

Drive Electronics

Discusses PCBA components: DSP, AT controller, R/W IC, and their functions.

Servo System Operation

Explains how the Servo System controls head positioning and compensates for offsets.

Read and Write Operations

Describes the read and write channels, including signal paths and data processing.

Firmware Features

Lists various firmware features like caching, defect management, and SMART support.

Chapter 6: AT Interface and ATA Commands

Physical Interface Signals

Details signal conventions, summary, and descriptions of the interface signals.

Logical Interface and Registers

Explains bit conventions, environment, addressing modes, and I/O register addressing.

Register Descriptions

Describes Control Block and Command Block registers for drive operation and status.

AT Command Descriptions

Details command acceptance, classes, key commands for diagnostics, data transfer, security, and features.

Protocols and Timing

Details PIO, DMA, and Ultra DMA protocols and their associated timing diagrams.

Chapter 7: Maintenance

General Information

Provides general information on the SpinPoint P80's reliability and design for sub-assembly replacement.

Maintenance Precautions

Lists precautions for service technicians to avoid drive damage or personal injury.

Service and Repair

Advises contacting a Samsung Service Center for service and repair.

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