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Explains the advantages and functionality of the Serial ATA interface over parallel ATA.
Provides a quick reference table for drive specifications including capacity, performance, and physical characteristics.
Details formatted capacity, LBA mode, logical geometry, and recording/interface technology.
Covers physical characteristics, seek times, average latency, and drive start/stop timing.
Introduces power specifications including power consumption details.
Explains conducted noise, voltage tolerance, and power management modes.
Details operating and non-operating temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, and vibration limits.
Covers operating/non-operating vibration and acoustic measurements, including PDT testing.
Discusses electromagnetic immunity, annualized failure rate, and warranty information.
Covers safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and FCC verification requirements.
Details environmental protection, RoHS directives, and corrosive environment considerations.
Covers handling precautions, drive configuration, and SATA cable/connector details.
Provides instructions and precautions for mounting the drive, including screw types and clearances.
Explains hot-plug compatibility and defines Serial ATA device plug connector pin assignments.
Lists the Serial ATA standard commands supported by the drive.
Details the information provided by the Identify Device command, including drive configuration and capabilities.
Explains the Set Features command and its acceptable values for controlling drive features.
Describes S.M.A.R.T. for failure prediction and lists the supported S.M.A.R.T. commands.
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