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Explains the advantages and point-to-point connectivity of the SATA interface.
Provides quick reference tables for drive specifications for 8TB & 6TB models.
Details the formatted capacity and guaranteed sectors for various drive models.
Lists the default logical geometry parameters like cylinders, heads, and sectors.
Describes the recording method (TGMR) and interface technology (SATA).
Outlines physical dimensions such as height, width, length, and weight for different models.
Lists the typical start/stop times for power-on to ready and standby to ready operations.
Details power requirements, including spinup, idle, operating, standby, and sleep modes.
Explains the different power management modes: Active, Idle, Standby, and Sleep.
Covers temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration specifications for SkyHawk drives.
Specifies the operating and non-operating ambient temperature ranges for the drives.
Defines the maximum allowable temperature change per hour for operating and non-operating conditions.
Details the relative humidity and wet bulb temperature specifications for operation and non-operation.
Specifies the operating and non-operating altitude limits for the drives.
Defines the operating and non-operating shock specifications for the drives.
Lists the maximum vibration levels the drives can withstand during operating and non-operating states.
Details the drive acoustics, measured as overall A-weighted sound power levels.
Describes Seagate's method for testing and identifying prominent discrete tones in drive acoustics.
Outlines the drive's performance under various radio frequency environments and tests.
Provides information on how to determine the warranty for a specific drive.
Warns about potential data loss during power interruptions when write cache is active.
Specifies the maximum recommended storage periods for the drives under various conditions.
Lists safety and regulatory certifications met by the products.
Details the safety certifications such as UL60950-1, CSA60950-1, and EN60950.
Details CE mark compliance and testing for electromagnetic compatibility with ITE standards.
Mentions Seagate's commitment to environmental protection and RoHS compliance.
Explains the EU RoHS Directive and the drive's compliance with its restrictions.
Explains China RoHS 2 requirements and the product's compliance.
Advises caution regarding corrosive environments and their impact on electronic components.
Provides essential precautions for handling drives to prevent electrostatic discharge damage.
Explains how drives are configured on the SATA interface, noting no master/slave relationship.
Describes the SATA interface cable, its conductors, and connector pin definitions.
Details the procedures and precautions for mounting the drive using screws in side or bottom holes.
Explains the drive's ability to be connected or disconnected while the system is running, per SATA Rev. 3.2.
Summarizes the signals on the SATA interface and power connectors, including pin functions.
Lists the SATA standard commands that the drive supports and references further details.
Describes the Identify Device command used to transfer drive information upon power-up.
Explains how this command controls various drive features like write cache and transfer modes.
Details S.M.A.R.T. commands for monitoring drive attributes and predicting failures.











