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Explains the advantages and functionality of the Serial ATA interface over traditional ATA.
Provides a summary table of key drive specifications for quick reference.
Details the formatted capacity, guaranteed sectors, and bytes per sector for the drives.
Specifies the default logical geometry including cylinders, heads, and sectors per track.
Describes the physical organization of the drive, including read/write heads and number of discs.
Details the recording method, density, and interface technology used by the drives.
Lists the physical dimensions and weight of the drive models.
Details the typical seek times for read operations, including track-to-track and average.
Specifies the time required for the drive to become ready after power-on or standby.
Covers power consumption, conducted noise, voltage tolerance, and power management modes.
Details temperature, humidity, shock, and vibration specifications for drive operation.
Provides information on the sound power levels emitted by the drive during various operations.
Specifies the drive's performance under various radio frequency (RF) environments.
Lists reliability metrics like nonrecoverable read errors, AFR, and load/unload cycles.
Details safety certifications (UL, CSA, IEC) and electromagnetic compatibility standards.
Discusses compliance with regulations like RoHS and China RoHS for hazardous substances.
Advises on precautions needed when operating the drive in environments with corrosive elements.
Provides essential precautions for handling the drive to prevent damage from static discharge (ESD).
Explains the point-to-point configuration of the Serial ATA interface, noting no master/slave relationship.
Describes the Serial ATA interface cable, connectors, and hot-pluggable features.
Details the drive mounting procedures, screw types, torque, and clearance requirements.
Explains the hot-plug capability of the drives according to the Serial ATA specification.
Summarizes the pin definitions for Serial ATA interface and power connectors.
Lists the Serial ATA standard commands supported by the drives, with their command codes.
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