M-Systems IDE 4000 Installation instructions

IDE 4000 Flash Disk
1.8" and 2.5"
Product Specification and User Manual
January 2005
34-PS-0304-00 Rev. 2.1

DOCUMENT CONTROL INFORMATION
DCO No.:
Title Name Date
Issued by: VP Marketing, Embedded Division Ofer Tsur January 5, 2005
REVISION HISTORY
Revision Date Description Reference
2.0 June 7, 2004 Added information for new 1.8” form factor --
Updated available capacity information Section 1.2.8
Updated reliability information Section 1.2.9
Updated supported temperature ranges Sections 1.3.1, 9
2.1 January 2, 2004
Update CHS settings information Section 1.2.8
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Specifications........................................................................................................................5
1.1. Critical Item Definition ....................................................................................................5
1.2. Characteristics................................................................................................................5
1.2.1. Interface Definition...........................................................................................................5
1.2.2. IDE Transfer Modes.........................................................................................................5
1.2.3. Performance ....................................................................................................................5
1.2.4. Access Time ....................................................................................................................6
1.2.5. Seek Time........................................................................................................................6
1.2.6. Input Voltage....................................................................................................................6
1.2.7. Current Consumption.......................................................................................................6
1.2.8. Memory Capacity.............................................................................................................7
1.2.9. Endurance........................................................................................................................8
1.2.10. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).............................................................................8
1.2.11. Physical Characteristics...................................................................................................8
1.3. Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................11
1.3.1. Temperature ..................................................................................................................11
1.3.2. Altitude...........................................................................................................................12
1.3.3. Relative Humidity...........................................................................................................12
1.3.4. Shock.............................................................................................................................12
1.3.5. Vibration.........................................................................................................................12
1.3.6. Storage Life and Data Retention ...................................................................................12
2. Drive Configuration.............................................................................................................13
3. Interface Connectors..........................................................................................................14
4. Supported IDE Commands.................................................................................................15
5. CE and FCC Compatibility..................................................................................................16
6. Label Information................................................................................................................17
7. Using the IDE 4000 Flash Disk...........................................................................................18
7.1. Unpacking the Drive.....................................................................................................18
7.2. Handling Instructions....................................................................................................18
7.3. Installing the Drive in a PC...........................................................................................18
7.4. Using the IDE 4000 in an MS-DOS-Based Platform....................................................19
7.5. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................19
7.6. How to Get Help...........................................................................................................20
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8. Warranty...............................................................................................................................21
9. Ordering Information..........................................................................................................22
How to Contact Us....................................................................................................................23
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
1.1. Critical Item Definition
The dimensions of the IDE 4000 flash disk enable mounting in a standard 2.5”or 1.8” disk drive
bay, as described in Section 1.2.11.
Note: The information written in this document refers to both IDE 4000 2.5” and 1.8” unless
otherwise stated.
1.2. Characteristics
1.2.1. Interface Definition
The IDE 4000 supports the commands listed in Section 4, in compliance with ATA4 standards.
1.2.2. IDE Transfer Modes
The IDE 4000 supports the following transfer modes:
•PIO modes 0 through 4
•DMA modes 0 through 2
1.2.3. Performance
The IDE 4000 complies with the performance requirements described in Table 1.
Table 1: IDE 4000 Transfer Rates
Operation Burst Rate (MB/sec) SustainedRate (MB/sec)
Read 16.6 3.8
Write 16.6 3.4
Performance was measured on a system with the following configuration:
•Computer with ASUS P4T533-C motherboard and Intel 2.4 GHz processor
•Windows XP Professional operating system
•IDE transfer mode: Multiword DMA 2
•IDE 4000 disk capacity: 4GB
The HDTACH v2.61 benchmark utility was used to measure IDE 4000 performance. See
Figure 1 for measurement results.
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Figure 1: IDE 4000 Performance Results
1.2.4. Access Time
Standby to active (typical.): 0.1 msec
1.2.5. Seek Time
The IDE 4000 has no seek time, as it has no moving parts.
1.2.6. Input Voltage
The IDE 4000 input voltage is 3.3VDC to 5.0VDC.
1.2.7. Current Consumption
The current consumption at an input voltage of +5 VDC is described in Table 2.
Table 2: IDE 4000 Input Current Consumption with +5 VDC Input Voltage
Function/Mode Current (max) mA DC
Read 23.0
Write 23.0
Idle/Sleep 5.0
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The current consumption at an input voltage of +3.3 VDC is described in Table 3.
Table 3: IDE 4000 Input Current Consumption with +3.3VDC Input Voltage
Function/Mode Current (max) mA DC
Read 16.0
Write 16.0
Idle/Sleep < 1
1.2.8. Memory Capacity
As of software version 1.09, the changes listed in Table 4 apply to the CHS (Cylinder, Heads,
Sectors) settings for the IDE 4000, capacities 128MB to 512MB (there are no changes for other
capacities).
Table 4: CHS Settings for Low-Capacity IDE 4000
Cylinder Heads Sectors
Capacity (MB) V1.08 V1.09 V1.08 V1.09 V1.08 V1.09
128 993 500 8 16 32 32
256 998 1000 16 16 32 32
512 1015 1015 16 16 63 63
Table 5 describes the different densities of the IDE 4000 (unformatted, in MB).
Table 5: IDE 4000 Flash Disk Capacities
Disk Capacity (MB) Disk Capacity (MB)
128 2048
256 2560
384 3072
512 3584
640 4096
768 5120
1024 6144
1280 7168
1536 8192
1792
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1.2.9. Endurance
The IDE 4000 provides 2,000,000 write/erase cycles and an unlimited number of read cycles.
Performance is enhanced by the following features:
•Wear-Leveling Algorithm: This algorithm guarantees the use of all flash components at the
same level of the write/erase cycle.
•EDC/ECC (Error Detection Code/Error Correction): The enhanced Reed-Solomon
EDC/ECC extends disk endurance by detecting and then fixing flash blocks.
1.2.10. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Table 6 summarizes the MTBF prediction results for various IDE 4000 configurations. The
analysis was performed using a RAM Commander™ failure rate prediction.
Table 6: IDE 4000 MTBF
Product Condition MTBF (Hours)
Failure Rate per
Million Hours
IDE 4000 1GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 2,893,495 0.3456
IDE 4000 2GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 2,188,066 0.4570
IDE 4000 3GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 1,759,180 0.5684
IDE 4000 4 to 8GB Telcordia SR-332, GB, 25°C 1,470,874 0.6799
A detailed MTBF report can be furnished upon request.
1.2.11. Physical Characteristics
1.2.11.1 Weight
The weight of the IDE 4000 complies with the values defined in Table 7.
Table 7: IDE 4000 Maximum Weight
Memory Capacity (MB) 2.5” Unit Weight (g) 1.8” Unit Weight (g)
8192 90 30
1.2.11.2 Dimensions
Table 8 describes the nominal dimensions of the IDE 4000. Refer to Figure 2 for detailed
mounting configuration dimensions.
Table 8: Nominal Dimensions
Dimensions IDE 4000 2.5” IDE 4000 1.8”
Height 0.291 in 7.40 mm 0.339 in 8.6 mm
Width 2.750 in 69.85 mm 2.008 in 51.0 mm
Depth 3.945 in 100.20 mm 3.004 in 76.3 mm
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Recommended Tightening Tourqe is 6.0 in-lb (0.675 N-m)
Recommended Tightening Tourqe is 6.0 in-lb (0.675 N-m)
Figure 2: IDE 4000 2.5” Assembly
Figure 3: IDE 4000 1.8” Assembly
Notes: 1. All dimensions are in mm [in].
2. General tolerance is ±0.25 mm [±0.01 in].
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1.2.11.3 Connector Interface
The pinout for the IDE 4000 interface connector is detailed in Table 9 and in Figure 4.
Table 9: J1 Pin Assignment
Pin Number Signal Name Pin Number Signal Name
1 RESET- 2 GND
3 HD7 4 HD8
5 HD6 6 HD9
7 HD5 8 HD10
9 HD4 10 HD11
11 HD3 12 HD12
13 HD2 14 HD13
15 HD1 16 HD14
17 HD0 18 HD15
19 GND 20 KEY
21 N.C. 22 GND
23 HIOW- 24 GND
25 HIOR- 26 GND
27 IORDY 28 CSEL
29 N.C. 30 GND
31 INTRQ 32 IOCS16-
33 HA1 34 PDIAG-
35 HA0 36 HA2
37 CS0- 38 CS1-
39 DASP- 40 GND
41 VCC 42 VCC
43 GND 44 RSVD
Table 10: J2 Pin Assignment
Pin Number Signal Name Pin Number Signal Name
47 Master/Slave 48 Master/Slave
49 Master/Slave 50 Master/Slave
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Figure 4: IDE 4000 Pin Configuration
1.3. Environmental Conditions
The IDE 4000 meets the performance requirements specified below, after exposure to
non-operating environmental conditions, or during and after exposure to operating environmental
conditions.
1.3.1. Temperature
1.3.1.1 Operating
The IDE 4000 operates without degradation at a pressure of 1 atm over the following ambient
temperature range:
•Commercial temperature version: 0°C to +70°C : for IDE 4000 2.5” and 1.8”
•Extended temperature version: -40°C to +85°C :for IDE 4000 2.5”
The maximum temperature change rate shall not exceed 5°C per minute.
1.3.1.2 Non-Operating
The IDE 4000 commercial temperature version meets the performance requirements specified in
this document after having been tested via exposure to a nominal ambient temperature of -55°C
for not less than 3 days, and +95°C for a period of not less than 6 hours.
The maximum temperature change rate shall not exceed 5°C per minute.
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1.3.1.3 Airflow Requirements
General airflow guideline: 3-5 cu.feet/min.
1.3.2. Altitude
The IDE 4000 sustains full operation at altitudes ranging from sea level to 80,000 feet above sea
level. It is also capable of full operation during air transportation via non-pressurized flights at
altitudes greater than 80,000 feet above sea level.
1.3.3. Relative Humidity
The IDE 4000 withstands conditions of 8% to 95% non-condensing relative humidity (operation
and non-operation).
1.3.4. Shock
The IDE 4000 sustains full operation after being subjected to 1000 G shock testing in the vertical
axis.
1.3.5. Vibration
The IDE 4000 remains operational without degradation while being subjected to a 15 G vibration
condition.
1.3.6. Storage Life and Data Retention
The IDE 4000 can be placed in non-operational storage in shipping containers or crates for a
period of up to 3 years without its capabilities being permanently affected. The IDE 4000 has a
data retention span of over 10 years.
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2. DRIVE CONFIGURATION
The IDE 4000 must be configured as shown in Figure 5 before being mounted in the system’s
drive bay.
Figure 5: IDE 4000 Disk Address Setting by Jumper
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3. INTERFACE CONNECTORS
The IDE 4000 has a 2-mm pitch interface connector located on the rear panel. It accesses the DC
power source and the IDE bus through a non-shielded 44-pin flat cable. Figure 6 provides an
example of a connector that can be used to interface with this connector, but any compatible
connectors may be used.
Figure 6: IDE 4000 Interface Connector
In order to prevent damage to the disk by connecting the cable with a 180º rotation, ensure that
the special plastic key at pin 20 mating connector is blocked, as shown in Figure 6. This key
should be ordered from the connector manufacturer.
IDE Cable
The cable length should not exceed 18 inches.
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4. SUPPORTED IDE COMMANDS
The IDE 4000 supports the commands listed in Table 11.
Table 11: IDE Commands
Command Name Command Code
CHECK POWER MODE 98h E5h
EXECUTE DEVICE DIAGNOSTIC 90h
FORMAT TRACK 50h
IDENTIFY DEVICE Ech
IDLE 97h E3h
IDLE IMMEDIATE 95h E1h
INITIALIZE DEVICE PARAMETERS 91h
READ BUFFER E4h
READ DMA (with retry) C8h
READ DMA (without retry) C9h
READ MULTIPLE C4h
READ SECTOR(S) (with retry) 20h
READ SECTOR(S) (without retry) 21h
READ LONG 22h 23h
READ VERIFY SECTOR(S) (with retry) 40h
READ VERIFY SECTOR(S) (without retry) 41h
RECALIBRATE 10h
SEEK 70h
SET FEATURES Efh
SET MULTIPLE MODE C6h
SLEEP 99h E6h
STANDBY 96h E2h
STANDBY IMMEDIATE 94h E0h
WRITE BUFFER E8h
WRITE DMA (with retry) CAh
WRITE DMA (without retry) CBh
WRITE MULTIPLE C5h
WRITE SECTOR(S) (with retry) 30h
WRITE SECTOR(S) (without retry) 31h
WRITE LONG 32h 33h
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5. CEAND FCC COMPATIBILITY
The IDE 4000 complies with the following CE requirements and FCC standards:
•FCC Part 15 Class B
•EN 55022 Class B, CISPR 22 Class B (MIC)
•V-3/2001.04 Class B (Japan), AS/NZS 3548 Class B (Australia/NZ)
•BSMI CNS 13438 Class B (Taiwan)
•CAN/CSA-CISPR 22-96 Class B (Canada) CFR 47 FCC Class B
•EN 55024, EN 61000 (EMC)
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6. LABEL INFORMATION
The outside label contains the following information:
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
Figure 7: Outside Label
1. CE and FCC logos
2. Product name
3. Unformatted capacity value
4. M-Systems logo
5. Ordering information
6. Serial number, including date code
7. Part number
8. Declaration
9. ESD warning logo and statement
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7. USING THE IDE 4000 FLASH DISK
The IDE 4000 is shipped with the following components:
•Warranty certificate indicating M-Systems’ 36-month warranty
•Four screws and one jumper, in kit no. 48-PK-001-00
If any of these items is missing, please contact your dealer.
7.1. Unpacking the Drive
Before unpacking or handling a drive, take all proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions,
including personnel and equipment grounding.
Before you begin installing the IDE 4000 in your system, perform a visual inspection and follow
the recommendations below:
•If the shipping container appears to be damaged or water-stained, notify your dealer.
•Remove the disk from its shipping enclosure and inspect it for any damage that may have
occurred during shipment. If any damage is observed, notify your dealer.
•Record the disk serial number and shipment date.
•Retain the original shipping enclosure and all packing material for re-shipment.
7.2. Handling Instructions
You can prolong the life of your IDE 4000, increase its reliability, and prevent unnecessary
damage by following the instructions listed below. Failure to follow any of these instructions
may void your warranty.
•Always take all proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions, including personnel and
equipment grounding.
•Always operate the flash disk within the environmental specifications.
•Always use a grounded wrist strap when handling the flash disk.
•Never switch DC power to the drive by plugging an electrically live source cable into the
drive’s power connector.
•Pay attention to the cable polarity whenever connecting the drive to the cable.
7.3. Installing the Drive in a PC
To install the IDE 4000:
1. Power off the PC and remove the cover.
2. Configure the IDE 4000 jumper settings according to the information provided in Section 2.
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3. Connect a 44-pin ribbon cable between the IDE 4000 and the adapter. Make sure to orient
the cable so that pin 1 of the IDE 4000 is connected to pin 1 of the host adapter.
4. Mount the IDE 4000 in a free drive bay.
5. Close the PC cover and power on the PC.
The host BIOS sign-on message appears and displays a key sequence to enter the BIOS setup.
Set up the BIOS to recognize the IDE 4000.
7.4. Using the IDE 4000 in an MS-DOS-Based Platform
After installing the IDE 4000, it must be installed as a disk drive under DOS. Run the DOS
commands listed below and follow the instructions displayed for each command. For more
information regarding DOS commands, refer to your DOS manual.
•Run the DOS FDISK program to partition the IDE 4000.
•Run the DOS FORMAT command to high-level format the IDE 4000.
•If you want the IDE 4000 to be a bootable drive, run the DOS SYS command and change the
partition to active.
7.5. Troubleshooting
The problems that arise in most installations can be summarized below:
Cables:
•Homemade, short, flat ribbon cables with bad contacts or cheap cables
•Mixing round cables with flat cables.
Cable Length:
•The cable exceeds the length specified in the standard
•Cables are too long to support the transfer rate.
Device Address Conflict:
•A new device was added with an IDE setting identical to an existing device on the bus.
•Connection problems.
•A cable was connecting with reverse polarity.
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7.6. How to Get Help
If you need technical assistance with the installation and configuration of your IDE 4000, please
contact your customer support representative and have the following information available:
•Product and serial number of your IDE 4000
•Description of your computer hardware (manufacturer, model, attached devices, etc.)
•Description of your IDE host adapter and associated drivers
•Description of your software (operating system, version, application software, etc.)
•A complete description of the problem
•The exact wording of any error messages
Before contacting M-Systems directly, first contact your dealer (if you did not purchase you
IDE 4000 directly from M-Systems). If your dealer cannot provide the help you need, you can
obtain technical support directly from M-Systems at one of the numbers in the list of offices on
the last page of this manual, or from the M-Systems website www.m-systems.com.
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