Pipeline HD.2 Series SATA Product Manual, Rev. E 1
1.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
Pipeline HD
TM
.2 Series model drive:
These drives provide the following key features:
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates 3Gb/s default. Limit settings to 1.5Gb/s available via SMART
Command Transport command.
• Perpendicular recording, Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, for
increased areal density.
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
• Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
• Quiet operation.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
• Supports ATA8 Streaming commands.
• Supports Power-up in Standby feature.
• Supports Trusted Send/Receive Security Protocol.
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
ST31000424CS ST3500414CS ST3320413CS ST3250412CS
ST31000322CS ST3500312CS ST3320310CS ST3250312CS ST3160316CS