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Seagate SKYHAWK ST4000VX005 - User Manual

Seagate SKYHAWK ST4000VX005
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100805920, Rev. C
Gen 17 - June 2017
Standard models
ST8000VX002
ST6000VX001
ST4000VX005
ST3000VX009
ST2000VX007
ST1000VX008
SATA Product Manual
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Summary

1.0 Introduction

1.1 About the SATA interface

Explains the advantages and point-to-point connectivity of the SATA interface.

2.0 Drive Specifications

2.1 Specification summary tables

Provides quick reference tables for drive specifications for 8TB & 6TB models.

2.2 Formatted capacity

Details the formatted capacity and guaranteed sectors for various drive models.

2.3 Default logical geometry

Lists the default logical geometry parameters like cylinders, heads, and sectors.

2.4 Recording and interface technology

Describes the recording method (TGMR) and interface technology (SATA).

2.5 Physical characteristics

Outlines physical dimensions such as height, width, length, and weight for different models.

2.6 Start;stop times

Lists the typical start/stop times for power-on to ready and standby to ready operations.

2.7 Power specifications

Details power requirements, including spinup, idle, operating, standby, and sleep modes.

2.7.4 Power-management modes

Explains the different power management modes: Active, Idle, Standby, and Sleep.

2.8 Environmental specifications

Covers temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration specifications for SkyHawk drives.

2.8.1 Ambient Temperature

Specifies the operating and non-operating ambient temperature ranges for the drives.

2.8.2 Temperature gradient

Defines the maximum allowable temperature change per hour for operating and non-operating conditions.

2.8.3 Humidity

Details the relative humidity and wet bulb temperature specifications for operation and non-operation.

2.8.4 Altitude

Specifies the operating and non-operating altitude limits for the drives.

2.8.5 Shock

Defines the operating and non-operating shock specifications for the drives.

2.8.6 Vibration

Lists the maximum vibration levels the drives can withstand during operating and non-operating states.

2.9 Acoustics

Details the drive acoustics, measured as overall A-weighted sound power levels.

2.9.1 Test for Prominent Discrete Tones (PDTs)

Describes Seagate's method for testing and identifying prominent discrete tones in drive acoustics.

2.10 Electromagnetic immunity

Outlines the drive's performance under various radio frequency environments and tests.

2.11 Warranty

Provides information on how to determine the warranty for a specific drive.

2.11.1 Data loss under power interruption with write cache enabled

Warns about potential data loss during power interruptions when write cache is active.

2.11.2 Storage

Specifies the maximum recommended storage periods for the drives under various conditions.

2.12 Agency certification

Lists safety and regulatory certifications met by the products.

2.12.1 Safety certification

Details the safety certifications such as UL60950-1, CSA60950-1, and EN60950.

2.12.2 Electromagnetic compatibility

Details CE mark compliance and testing for electromagnetic compatibility with ITE standards.

2.13 Environmental protection

Mentions Seagate's commitment to environmental protection and RoHS compliance.

2.13.1 European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

Explains the EU RoHS Directive and the drive's compliance with its restrictions.

2.14 China Requirements - China RoHS 2

Explains China RoHS 2 requirements and the product's compliance.

2.15 Corrosive environment

Advises caution regarding corrosive environments and their impact on electronic components.

3.0 Configuring and Mounting the Drive

3.1 Handling and static-discharge precautions

Provides essential precautions for handling drives to prevent electrostatic discharge damage.

3.2 Configuring the drive

Explains how drives are configured on the SATA interface, noting no master/slave relationship.

3.3 SATA cables and connectors

Describes the SATA interface cable, its conductors, and connector pin definitions.

3.4 Drive mounting

Details the procedures and precautions for mounting the drive using screws in side or bottom holes.

4.0 SATA Interface

4.1 Hot-Plug compatibility

Explains the drive's ability to be connected or disconnected while the system is running, per SATA Rev. 3.2.

4.2 SATA device plug connector pin definitions

Summarizes the signals on the SATA interface and power connectors, including pin functions.

4.3 Supported ATA commands

Lists the SATA standard commands that the drive supports and references further details.

4.3.1 Identify Device command

Describes the Identify Device command used to transfer drive information upon power-up.

4.3.2 Set Features command

Explains how this command controls various drive features like write cache and transfer modes.

4.3.3 S.M.A.R.T. commands

Details S.M.A.R.T. commands for monitoring drive attributes and predicting failures.

Seagate SKYHAWK ST4000VX005 Specifications

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BrandSeagate
ModelSKYHAWK ST4000VX005
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

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