Seagate ST12000NM000J, Product Manual

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Seagate Exos X18 SATA Product Manual, Rev. B 5
www.seagate.com Introduction
1.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following:
Seagate® Exos® X18 SATA drive models.
These drives provide the following key features:
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256 MB data buffer.
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7200 RPM spindle speed.
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Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
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High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second).
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Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
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PowerChoice™ for selectable power savings
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Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
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SeaTools™ diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
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State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
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Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
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Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
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T13 Fast Format conversion (see Section 2.2.1 )
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Top Cover Attached motor for excellent vibration tolerance
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Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
NOTE Seagate recommends validating the configuration with the selected HBA/RAID
controller manufacturer to ensure use of full capacity is supported.
NOTE The Self-Encrypting Drive models indicated on the cover of this product manual
have provisions for “Security of Data at Rest” based on the standards defined by the
Trusted Computing Group (see www.trustedcomputinggroup.org).
Table 1: Models
512E models
Standard SED
ST18000NM000J
ST16000NM000J
ST14000NM000J
ST12000NM000J ST18000NM001J
ST16000NM001J
ST14000NM001J
ST12000NM001J