Seagate Exos 7E8 SATA Product Manual, Rev. F
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Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following:
Seagate® Exos® 7E8 Serial ATA model drives:
These drives provide the following key features:
• 7200 RPM spindle speed.
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second).
• Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
• Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.
• PowerChoice™ for selectable power savings
• SeaTools™ diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
• Tarnish-resistant components to help protect drive from environmental elements, increasing field reliability.
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.
4kN Models
Standard
SED
FIPS (140-2)
ISE
ST8000NM002A
ST6000NM022A
ST4000NM001A
ST2000NM002A
ST8000NM005A
ST6000NM024A
ST4000NM008A
ST2000NM008A
ST8000NM009A
ST6000NM026A
ST8000NM013A
ST6000NM028A
ST4000NM022A
ST2000NM014A
Note
Seagate recommends validating the configuration with the selected HBA/
RAID controller manufacturer to ensure use of full capacity is supported.
