IBM DTCA-23240 - Travelstar 3.2 GB Hard Drive User manual

IBML
OEM HARD DISK DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS
for
DTCA-23240/24090 (3240/4090 MB)
2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive with ATA Interface
Revision (3.0)
S83H-5548-05

IBML
OEM HARD DISK DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS
for
DTCA-23240/24090 (3240/4090 MB)
2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive with ATA Interface
Revision (3.0)
S83H-5548-05

1st Edition (0.1) S83H-5548-00 (May 08, 1997) Preliminary
2nd Edition (0.2) S83H-5548-01 (May 15, 1997) Preliminary
3rd Edition (1.0) S83H-5548-02 (June 27, 1997)
4th Edition (1.1) S83H-5548-03 (July 16, 1997)
5th Edition (2.0) S83H-5548-04 (September 5, 1997)
6th Edition (3.0) S83H-5548-05 (October 01, 1997)
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Contents
1.0 General ..................................................... 1
1.1 Glossary ..................................................... 1
1.2 General Caution ................................................ 1
1.2.1 Caution of usage ............................................. 2
2.0 General Features ................................................ 5
Part 1. Functional Specification ...................................... 7
3.0 Drive Characteristics .............................................. 9
3.1 Logical Drive Format ............................................. 9
3.2 Data Sheet .................................................... 9
3.3 Performance Characteristics ......................................... 10
3.3.1 Command Processing .......................................... 10
3.3.2 Average Seek Time (Including Settling) ............................... 10
3.3.3 Single Track Seek Time ........................................ 11
3.3.4 Full Stroke Seek ............................................. 12
3.3.5 Average Latency ............................................. 12
3.3.6 Drive Ready Time ........................................... 12
3.3.7 Operating Modes. ............................................ 13
4.0 Data Integrity ................................................. 15
4.1 Data Loss by Power Off ........................................... 15
4.2 Write Cache .................................................. 15
4.3 Equipment Status ............................................... 15
4.4 WRITE Safety ................................................ 16
4.5 Data buffer test ................................................ 16
4.6 Error Recovery ................................................ 16
4.7 Automatic Reallocation ........................................... 16
4.7.1 Non Recovered Write Errors ..................................... 16
4.7.2 Non Recovered Read Errors ...................................... 16
4.7.3 Recovered Read Errors ......................................... 17
5.0 Specification .................................................. 19
5.1 Environment ................................................. 19
5.1.1 Temperature and Humidity ...................................... 19
5.1.2 Magnetic Fields ............................................. 20
5.2 DC Power Requirements .......................................... 21
5.2.1 Start Up Current ............................................ 22
5.3 Reliability ................................................... 23
5.3.1 Data Reliability ............................................. 23
5.3.2 Failure Prediction ( S.M.A.R.T.) ................................... 23
5.3.3 Cable Noise Interference ........................................ 23
5.3.4 Drive Usage Condition ......................................... 23
5.3.5 Preventive Maintenance ........................................ 23
5.3.6 Load/Unload ............................................... 24
5.4 Mechanical Specifications .......................................... 26
5.4.1 Mechanical Dimensions and Weight ................................. 26
5.4.2 Hole Locations ............................................. 26
5.4.3 Mounting Orientation ......................................... 27
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