Seagate ST3500418AS Computer Drive User Manual


 
Barracuda 7200.12 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C 1
1.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
Barracuda
®
7200.12 Serial ATA model drives:
These drives provide the following key features:
7,200 RPM spindle speed.
High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).
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.
Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe.
SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
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