User Manual

2 Constellation ES.2 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C
2.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
Constellation
®
ES.2 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 600MB 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.
Note. Seagate recommends validating your configuration with the selected HBA/RAID controller
manufacturer to ensure full 3TB capacity capabilities.
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