Seagate ST3500514NS Computer Hardware User Manual


 
2 Constellation ES Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. F
2.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
Constellation
®
ES Serial ATA model drives:
These drives provide the following key features:
7200 RPM spindle speed.
PowerChoice™ for selectable power savings
Top Cover Attached motor for excellent vibration tolerance
High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300MB per second).
Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with 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.
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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