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Table of Contents WD Green MB500M-6Gb
3.13.2 Read Cache ...................................................................................................................................................................19
3.13.3 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA) ..................................................................................................................19
3.14 Power Management .....................................................................................................................................................................20
3.15 Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)..................................................................................20
3.16 Security Mode ...............................................................................................................................................................................20
3.16.1 Master and User Passwords ......................................................................................................................................20
3.16.2 Security Levels ..............................................................................................................................................................20
4. AT COMMAND SET ................................................................................................................ 21
4.1 Host Interface Commands .........................................................................................................................................................21
4.1.1 ATA-7/ATA-8 Commands ..........................................................................................................................................21
4.1.2 SATA Commands.........................................................................................................................................................22
4.1.3 Obsolete Commands...................................................................................................................................................22
4.1.4 SCT Commands ...........................................................................................................................................................23
4.2 S.M.A.R.T. (B0h)...........................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2.1 Read Attribute Values Sub-Command ....................................................................................................................23
4.2.2 Supported Attributes ...................................................................................................................................................25
4.2.3 Read Log Sector...........................................................................................................................................................26
4.3 Identify Device (ECh)...................................................................................................................................................................27
4.4 Set Features (EFh) ......................................................................................................................................................................34
5. INSTALLATION AND SETUP PROCEDURES............................................................................. 35
5.1 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................................................................................35
5.1.1 Handling Precautions...................................................................................................................................................35
5.1.2 Inspection of Shipping Container .............................................................................................................................36
5.1.3 Removal From Shipping Container...........................................................................................................................36
5.1.4 Removal From Static Shielding Bag.........................................................................................................................36
5.1.5 Moving Precautions......................................................................................................................................................36
5.2 Bare Drive Handling External Force .........................................................................................................................................37
5.3 Mounting Restrictions..................................................................................................................................................................37
5.3.1 Orientation......................................................................................................................................................................37
5.3.2 Screw Type and Screw Length Limitations............................................................................................................37
5.3.3 Grounding.......................................................................................................................................................................38
5.4 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................39
6. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................ 40
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................. 41
7.1 WD Online Services ....................................................................................................................................................................41
8. GLOSSARY .............................................................................................................................. 42