Seagate ST9120826A Computer Accessories User Manual


 
Momentus 5400 FDE Product Manual, Rev. C
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1.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
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Momentus
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5400 FDE drives:
ST9120826A
ST9100826A
ST980821A
ST960814A
ST940811A
These drives provide the following key features:
Trusted Drive technology including:
Hardware Full Disc Encryption (FDE)
Drive Trust security interface and ATA security interface
Pre-boot authentication and initialization using the drive’s secure partition and Drive Trust API
Encryption key escrow. Consult with your ISV.
5,400-RPM spindle speed and 8-Mbyte buffer combine for superior performance.
Quiet operation. Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor.
High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5.
Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads.
State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
800 Gs nonoperating shock and 250 Gs operating shock.
SeaTools™ diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense, and Diagnostic Defense, offers the
industry’s most comprehensive protection for disc drives.
Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.
Support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select (CSEL).
1.1 System requirements
The following hardware and software is required to use these drives.
Host system requirements:
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (or later) when utilizing the Windows Drive Trust API.
System/BIOS that supports ATA Security commands.