SimpleTech ZeusIOPS User manual

ZeusIOPS Fibre Channel
3.5-Inch Solid State Drive
Product Manual
61000-04522-101: Revision 1.0

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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Status Summary Sheet
Revision Date Sheet(s) Affected
0.1 11/30/2006 All. Initial release.
1.0 02/16/2007 Official release.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Manual Overview.............................................................................................................................17
Product Identification Codes............................................................................................................17
Audience..........................................................................................................................................18
Standards and Reference Documents.....................................................................................18
Standard Features...................................................................................................................18
Product Description..................................................................................................................18
Performance Characteristics....................................................................................................18
Electrical Specifications...........................................................................................................18
Interface Specifications............................................................................................................18
FC-AL Features.......................................................................................................................19
Fibre Channel Standard...........................................................................................................19
Installation................................................................................................................................19
Regulatory Compliance............................................................................................................19
Standards and Reference Documents.....................................................................................19
Electromagnetic Susceptibility.........................................................................................19
Reference Documents.....................................................................................................20
Standard Features...................................................................................................................20
Interface Standard ...........................................................................................................20
Performance....................................................................................................................21
Physical Characteristics...................................................................................................21
Media Characteristics ......................................................................................................21
Firmware Upgrades .........................................................................................................21
Unformatted Capacities ...................................................................................................21

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Reliability.........................................................................................................................21
Environmental Characteristics.........................................................................................22
Power...............................................................................................................................22
Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General Description.................................................................................................................23
Fibre Channel Interface...........................................................................................................23
Drive Capacities ......................................................................................................................23
Performance............................................................................................................................23
Data Security...........................................................................................................................23
Performance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Endurance...............................................................................................................................24
Wear-Leveling Algorithm.........................................................................................................24
Bad-Block Management..........................................................................................................24
Data Retention.........................................................................................................................24
Error Detection and Correction................................................................................................24
Reliability.........................................................................................................................24
Mount Time......................................................................................................................25
Access Time....................................................................................................................25
Data Transfer Rates........................................................................................................25
Erase Times.....................................................................................................................26
Sanitize............................................................................................................................26
Cache Operations............................................................................................................27
Hot Plugging....................................................................................................................27
Repairs............................................................................................................................27
Preventative Maintenance...............................................................................................27
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Supply ..........................................................................................................................28
Power Requirements...............................................................................................................28
Power Consumption................................................................................................................28
Grounding................................................................................................................................29
Fault LED Out Signal...............................................................................................................29

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Ready LED Out Signal.............................................................................................................29
-Parallel ESI and SEL_n/P_ESI_n...........................................................................................29
SEL_ID Function......................................................................................................................30
P_ESI_n Function....................................................................................................................31
SFF-8045 Enclosure Service Interface....................................................................................31
-ENBL_BYP CH1 and -ENBL_BYP_CH2................................................................................31
Start_n Mated..........................................................................................................................31
-Drive Present..........................................................................................................................32
Dev_Ctrl_Code_x.....................................................................................................................32
Interface Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
SSD Operation.........................................................................................................................33
SCSI Interface Block........................................................................................................34
SCA-2 Interface Connector..............................................................................................34
Connector Location..........................................................................................................35
Connector Pinout.............................................................................................................36
Voltage and Ground Signals....................................................................................................36
FC-AL Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Loop Connections....................................................................................................................37
FCP-SCSI Commands.............................................................................................................38
Supported SCSI Commands............................................................................................38
Report Luns (A0h)................................................................................................... 39
Test Unit Ready Command (00h)........................................................................... 40
Read (6) Command (08h)....................................................................................... 40
Write (6) Command (0Ah)....................................................................................... 41
Inquiry Command (12h).......................................................................................... 41
Mode Sense (6) Command (1Ah)........................................................................... 43
Send Diagnostic Page(1Dh).................................................................................... 44
Log Sense Command (4Dh)................................................................................... 45
Read Capacity (25h)............................................................................................... 46
Read Extended (10) (28h)....................................................................................... 47
Write Extended (10) (2Ah)...................................................................................... 48
Write and Verify (10) (2Eh)..................................................................................... 48

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Verify (10) (2Fh)...................................................................................................... 48
Write Buffer Command (3Bh).................................................................................. 49
Synchronize Cache (10) (35h)................................................................................ 49
Mode Sense (10) Command (5Ah)......................................................................... 50
Persistent Reserve In (5Eh) Command.................................................................. 51
Persistent Reserve Out (5Fh) Command................................................................ 51
Unsupported Commands.................................................................................................52
Fibre Channel Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop ................................................................................................53
Fabric Node Connection..........................................................................................................55
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
General Physical Characteristics.............................................................................................58
Materials..........................................................................................................................58
Drive Assembly Weight....................................................................................................58
Storage Capacities ..........................................................................................................58
Exterior Dimensions.........................................................................................................59
Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Overview..................................................................................................................................60
Temperature Conditions..........................................................................................................60
Operating Temperatures..................................................................................................60
Storage Temperatures.....................................................................................................60
Maximum Component Temperatures..............................................................................61
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
System Requirements.............................................................................................................62
SCSI Connections ...........................................................................................................62
Single Channel Operation................................................................................................62
Drive Configuration..........................................................................................................63
Fault Signals....................................................................................................................63
Power-On Fault Conditions..................................................................................... 64
Operational Fault Codes......................................................................................... 65
Single Channel Mode for Early Revision Drives..............................................................66

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Drive Orientation..............................................................................................................67
Cooling Requirements .....................................................................................................68
Mounting Hole Dimensions..............................................................................................69
Drive Installation ..............................................................................................................70
Grounding Requirements.................................................................................................70
Operating System Specifications.............................................................................................71
Microsoft OS Compatibility.......................................................................................................71
Alternative Operating Systems ........................................................................................71
System POST, Boot and Resume Times.........................................................................71
SSD Management Utility..........................................................................................................72
NAND Flash Support...............................................................................................................73
Diagnostic Software.........................................................................................................73
Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Marking, Approvals and Supporting Documentation................................................................74
Restriction of Hazardous Materials..........................................................................................74
FCC Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................74
Radio Frequency Emissions....................................................................................................75
Radio Frequency Immunity Requirements...............................................................................75
EMI Test Site Correlation.........................................................................................................75
Verification Samples................................................................................................................75
Verification Testing..................................................................................................................75
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).................................................................................................76
Acceptance Criteria Definitions................................................................................................76
Contact and Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Contact Information..................................................................................................................77
Ordering Information................................................................................................................77
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Certification and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Product ID Codes .........................................................................................17
2. Data Transfer Rates .....................................................................................25
3. Erase Times..................................................................................................26
4. Sanitize Times and Standards......................................................................26
5. ZeusIOPS 3.5-Inch SSD Power Requirements............................................28
6. ZeusIOPS Fibre Channel SSD Typical Power Consumption .......................28
7. SEL_ID to AL_PA Translation ...................................................................... 30
8. SEL_N/P_ESI_N Signal Definitions.............................................................. 31
9. DEV_CTRL_CODE_N Signal Definitions..................................................... 32
10. 40-Pin SCA-2 Connector Pinout................................................................... 36
11. FC-AL Supported Options ............................................................................37
12. Supported SCSI Commands ........................................................................38
13. Report Luns Command.................................................................................39
14. Test Unit Ready CDB ...................................................................................40
15. Read (6) CDB...............................................................................................40
16. Write (6) CDB ...............................................................................................41
17. Inquiry CDB ..................................................................................................41
18. Standard Inquiry Data Format ......................................................................42
19. Mode Sense CDB......................................................................................... 43
20. Page Code Field Descriptions......................................................................43
21. Send Diagnostics CDB.................................................................................44
22. Log Sense Command...................................................................................45
23. Read Capacity CDB......................................................................................46
24. Read Extended (10) CDB.............................................................................47
25. Write Extended (10) (2Ah) CDB ...................................................................48
26. Write Buffer Command (3Bh) .......................................................................49
27. Mode Sense (10) Command (5Ah)............................................................... 50
28. Page Code Field Descriptions for Mode Sense (10) ....................................50

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29. Persistent Reserve In....................................................................................51
30. Persistent Reserve Out .................................................................................51
31. Unsupported Mandatory Commands.............................................................52
32. FCP Function Levels.....................................................................................57
33. Formatted Capacities ....................................................................................58
34. Operating Temperatures ...............................................................................60
35. Storage Temperatures...................................................................................60
36. Maximum Component Temperatures............................................................61
37. Power-On Fault Codes..................................................................................64
38. Operational Fault Codes................................................................................65
39. SELECT_ID Configurations...........................................................................66
40. ZeusIOPS Management Utility Requirements...............................................72
41. Regulatory Marks and Documentation..........................................................74
42. EMI Specification Limits ................................................................................75
43. ESD Requirements........................................................................................76
44. Acceptance Criteria Definitions .....................................................................76

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LIST OF FIGURES
1. The ZeusIOPS 3.5-Inch Fibre Channel Solid State Drive.............................................17
2. SCA-2 Interface Connector...........................................................................................34
3. Relative SCA-2 Connector Location.............................................................................35
4. Arbitrated Loop Topology Connection..........................................................................53
5. Fabric Node Connection...............................................................................................55
6. Typical Backplane Bypass Circuit.................................................................................56
7. ZeusIOPS 3.5-Inch Dimensions ...................................................................................59
8. Component Locations...................................................................................................61
9. Possible Drive Orientations ..........................................................................................67
10. Suggested Air Flow Patterns for Cooling......................................................................68
11. Exterior Mounting Specifications ..................................................................................69

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SCOPE
Figure 1. The ZeusIOPS 3.5-Inch Fibre Channel Solid State Drive
MANUAL OVERVIEW
This product manual describes the applications, specifications, and installation of the 3.5-inch
ZeusIOPS FibreChannelSolid State Drive (SSD).SeeFigure 1. The contentsof this product manual
can be quickly ascertained by reviewing the abstracts described under the Scope section.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION CODES
TheZeusIOPS FibreChannelSSDisavailableinfourmodels.Eachmodelhasaproductidentification
code (Product ID) associated with it. Table 1 lists the product ID code of each drive and the
approximate capacity. Table 1. Product ID Codes
Product ID Code Capacity (Approximate)
Z16F318C 18 Gigabytes
Z16F336C 36 Gigabytes
Z16F373C 73 Gigabytes
Z16F3146C 146 Gigabytes

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AUDIENCE
This manual is intended for system engineers or system designers employed by an Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). This product manual was therefore written specifically for a
technically advanced audience; it is not intended for end-users that will eventually purchase the
commercially available product. The user, as referenced throughout this manual, is primarily
concerned with industrial, commercial or military applications.
STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
This section discusses the formal standards that may apply to the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel
SSD, including electrical product standards. In addition, this section lists reference documents
relevant to the FC-AL and FCP-SCSI protocols used for the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD.
STANDARD FEATURES
This section lists the standard features of the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This section provides a general description of the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD, and
includes media, performance, reliability and capacity information.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
ThissectiondescribestheinternalcharacteristicsoftheSSDandincludesinformationontheaccess
execution times.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Thissectiondescribesthepowerrequirements andpowerconsumptionparametersoftheZeusIOPS
3.5-inch SSD.
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
This section provides a table of the connector pinout and tables of the electrical characteristics for
thepinsignals.Inaddition,thissectiondescribeshowthedriveusesthepinsignalswheninteracting
with the host system.
CAUTION: This device can be damaged by Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). When handling the device, always wear a
grounded wrist strap and use a static dissipative surface.
Anydamage tothedrive thatoccurs after itsremovalfrom the
shipping package and ESD protective bag is the
responsibility of the user.

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FC-AL FEATURES
This section discusses issues related to the FC-AL ports and loop addressing of the ZeusIOPS 3.5-
inchFibreChannel SSD. This section also provides a tableoftheSCSI commands implemented on
the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD, followed by subtopic discussing the use of each
command.
FIBRE CHANNEL STANDARD
This section discusses the implementation of the Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) specific to
the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD.
INSTALLATION
This section discusses issues relating to the installation of the SSD in a server or other enclosure,
including cooling and grounding.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
This section provides an overview of the marking, approval, documentation and reporting
conventions for the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD.
STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
This section discusses various standards for electronic products, and how those standards apply to
the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD.
ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY
The ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD is intended for installation by the user in an appropriate
enclosure, i.e., a server or alternate enclosure. The enclosure must be designed so that the use of
thedrivedoesnotimpairnearbyelectronicequipmentwithinthesameenclosureandexternaltothe
enclosure.
Theuser is responsible for choosing, designing and testing the enclosure so that it is appropriate as
previously defined, and complies to related regulations, such as Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules
and Regulations, and the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The following list of ANSI Fibre Channel documents relate to the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch SSD:
•X3.230-1994 FC Physical and Signaling Interface (FC-PH)
•X3.297.1997 FC-PH-2 Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface-2
•X3.303.1998 FC-PH-3 Fibre Channel Physical and Signaling Interface-3
•X3.272-1996 FC Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
•X3.269-1996 Fibre Channel Protocol for SCSI (FCP)
•NCITS TR-19 Private Loop SCSI Direct Attach (PLDA)
•NCITS TR-20 Fabric Loop Attachment (FC-FLA)
•SFF-8045 Specification for 40-pin SCA-2 Connector with Parallel Selection
•SFF-8067Specificationfor 40-pin SCA-2ConnectorwithBidirectionalEnclosureServices
Interface
The following list of ANSI SCSI documents relate to the ZeusIOPS 3.5-inch Fibre Channel SSD:
•X3.131-1994 SCSI-2
•X3.270-1996(SCSI-3) Architecture Model
•NCITS 305-199X (SCSI-3) Enclosure Services
STANDARD FEATURES
INTERFACE STANDARD
•40-pin SCA-2 connector (Level 4 Hot Swap) for copper cable
•Dual 2.1250/1.0625 Gb/s Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop-2 host interfaces
•Dual-ported operation support
•Full-duplex operation support
•Unique worldwide name for connection to a fabric
•FCP-SCSI protocol
•“Hot plugging” support