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ii MACH2 2.5-Inch Serial ATA Solid State Drive
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CONVENTIONS
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information of which the reader should be aware.
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only after discharging any possible electrostatic buildup that may be
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision Status Summary Sheet
Revision Date Sheet(s) Affected
1.0 07/10/2007 Official release.
1.1 08/10/2007 Page 63: Warranty period updated.
1.2 10/10/2007 Page 57: Updated contact and ordering information.
1.3 11/01/2007 Page 36: Added new “Identify Device Command Output” topic and table.
1.4 11/08/2007 Pages 23 - 24: Added S.M.A.R.T. Support, Commands and Attributes topics
respectively.
1.5 01/24/2008 Pages 2 and 7: Corrected Burst Transfer Rate to 100MB/sec.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Overview....................................................................................................................................1
Audience....................................................................................................................................1
Feature Overview.......................................................................................................................2
Standards and Reference Documents.......................................................................................3
Commercial Standards......................................................................................................3
Reference Documents.......................................................................................................3
Manufacturing............................................................................................................................3
Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General Description...................................................................................................................4
SATA Interface...........................................................................................................................4
Drive Capacities.........................................................................................................................4
Performance..............................................................................................................................4
Performance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ATA Modes................................................................................................................................5
Endurance..................................................................................................................................5
Wear-Leveling Algorithm............................................................................................................5
Bad-Block Management.............................................................................................................6
Data Retention...........................................................................................................................6
Error Detection and Error Correction.........................................................................................6
Reliability....................................................................................................................................6
Error Rates.........................................................................................................................7
Built-In Self Test (BIST).....................................................................................................7
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Mount Time........................................................................................................................7
Seek Time..........................................................................................................................7
Data Transfer Rates..........................................................................................................7
Diagnostic Self Test (DST)................................................................................................8
Hot Plugging Drive.............................................................................................................8
Repairs..............................................................................................................................8
Preventative Maintenance.................................................................................................8
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power Requirements.................................................................................................................9
Power Consumption..................................................................................................................9
Start-Up Time and Current Draw.............................................................................................10
Activity LED Indicator ..............................................................................................................10
Power-On Ready Time............................................................................................................11
Power Saving Commands.......................................................................................................11
Power Mode at Power On .......................................................................................................11
Grounding................................................................................................................................11
Interface Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SSD Operation ........................................................................................................................12
Write Operations..............................................................................................................12
Read Requests................................................................................................................12
SATA Interface Connector.......................................................................................................13
Signal Segment Pinout Configuration..............................................................................13
Power Segment Pinout Configuration..............................................................................14
ATA Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overview..................................................................................................................................15
ATA Command Flow................................................................................................................15
Standard ATA Commands...............................................................................................16
Standard ATA Command Summary................................................................................18
S.M.A.R.T. Support..........................................................................................................23
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S.M.A.R.T. Commands....................................................................................................23
S.M.A.R.T. Attributes.......................................................................................................24
Identify Device Information......................................................................................................24
Identify Device Command Output............................................................................................38
Vendor-Specific ATA Commands............................................................................................39
Sanitization Standards.............................................................................................................39
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
General Physical Characteristics.............................................................................................40
Materials..........................................................................................................................40
Drive Assembly Weight....................................................................................................40
Storage Capacities...........................................................................................................40
Exterior Dimensions.........................................................................................................41
SATA Connector Location ...............................................................................................42
Environmental Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Overview..................................................................................................................................43
Operating Temperatures..........................................................................................................43
Operating Requirements..................................................................................................43
Non-Operating Requirements..........................................................................................44
Relative Humidity.....................................................................................................................44
Altitude Parameters.................................................................................................................44
Restriction of Hazardous Materials..........................................................................................45
Shock and Vibration.................................................................................................................45
Failure Criteria .................................................................................................................45
Random Vibration............................................................................................................45
Shock...............................................................................................................................46
Drop Testing ....................................................................................................................46
Conformal Coating (Optional)..................................................................................................46
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
System Requirements.............................................................................................................47
SATA Connections ..........................................................................................................47
Drive Configuration..........................................................................................................47
Connector Requirements.................................................................................................48
Drive Orientation..............................................................................................................49
Primary Heat Generation Area........................................................................................50
Cooling Requirements.....................................................................................................51
Installation Dimensions....................................................................................................52
Mounting Requirements...................................................................................................53
Drive Installation..............................................................................................................54
Grounding Requirements.................................................................................................54
Operating System Specifications.............................................................................................55
Microsoft OS Compatibility..............................................................................................55
Alternative Operating Systems........................................................................................55
System POST, Boot and Resume Times ........................................................................55
Diagnostic Software.................................................................................................................55
Default S.M.A.R.T. Settings.....................................................................................................56
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Marking, Approvals and Supporting Documentation...............................................................57
Electromagnetic Susceptibility.................................................................................................58
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................................................................................................58
CB Certificate and CB Report..................................................................................................58
Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................................59
Radio Frequency Emissions....................................................................................................59
Radio Frequency Immunity Requirements..............................................................................59
EMI Test Site Correlation.........................................................................................................60
Verification Samples................................................................................................................60
Verification Testing..................................................................................................................60
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).................................................................................................61
Acceptance Criteria Definitions................................................................................................61
Contact and Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Contacting STEC.....................................................................................................................62
Ordering Information................................................................................................................62
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Certification and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
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LIST OF FIGURES
1. The MACH2 2.5-Inch SATA Solid State Drive........................................................................1
2. Start-Up Current Draw..........................................................................................................10
3. SATA Signal Segment..........................................................................................................13
4. SATA Power Segment..........................................................................................................14
5. SSD Assembly Dimensions..................................................................................................41
6. SATA Connector Location....................................................................................................42
7. Possible Drive Orientations..................................................................................................49
8. Primary Heat Generation Area.............................................................................................50
9. Suggested Air Flow Patterns for Cooling..............................................................................51
10. Exterior Mounting Dimensions..............................................................................................52
11. Mounting Hole Requirements...............................................................................................53
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LIST OF TABLES
1. ATA Operating Modes............................................................................................5
2. Endurance Conditions............................................................................................5
3. Error Limits.............................................................................................................7
4. Data Transfer Rates...............................................................................................7
5. Absolute Power Requirements...............................................................................9
6. SSD Typical Power Consumption........................................................................... 9
7. Start-Up Time and Current Draw..........................................................................10
8. SATA Connector Signal Definitions......................................................................13
9. SATA Connector Power Segment Definitions......................................................14
10. Supported ATA Commands..................................................................................16
11. ATA Command Summary.....................................................................................18
12. S.M.A.R.T. Command Values...............................................................................23
13. Supported S.M.A.R.T. Attributes..........................................................................24
14. Identify Device Information...................................................................................25
15. ECh Command Output......................................................................................... 38
16. Sanitize Standards Compliance............................................................................39
17. MACH2 SSD Capacities.......................................................................................40
18. Drive Assembly Dimensions................................................................................. 41
19. Operating Temperatures.......................................................................................43
20. Operating Requirements.......................................................................................43
21. Non-Operating Conditions....................................................................................44
22. Relative Humidity Criteria.....................................................................................44
23. Operating and Non-Operating Altitudes................................................................44
24. Random Vibration Levels......................................................................................45
25. Shock Test Results...............................................................................................46
26. Recommended Connectors..................................................................................48
27. Default SMART Settings.......................................................................................56
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28. Regulatory Marks and Documentation..................................................................57
29. EMI Specification Limits........................................................................................59
30. ESD Requirements................................................................................................61
31. Acceptance Criteria Definitions.............................................................................61
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SCOPE
Figure 1. The MACH2 2.5-Inch SATA Solid State Drive
Overview
This product manual describes the applications, specifications, and installation of the MACH2 2.5-
inch Serial ATA (SATA) Solid State Drive (SSD). See Figure 1.
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 the manual, is primarily
concerned with industrial, commercial or military computing applications.
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Feature Overview
Feature Description
Form Factor 2.5-Inch
ATA Interface Serial ATA, SATA 2.0
Connector 7-Signal, 15 Power
Drive Capacities 4, 8, 16 and 32 gigabytes
Operating Voltage 5V DC +/-5%
Operating Temperature -40oC to +85oC
Burst Transfer Rate 100MB/sec
Sustained Read Throughput 35MB/sec
Sustained Write Throughput 25MB/sec
Wear-Leveling Dynamic algorithm
Bad-Block Management 2% reserve of total flash capacity
EDC/ECC Correct up to 2 bytes; detect up to 3 bytes
Data Retention 10 years storage
RoHS Compliant Pb-free components
Warranty 2 years
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Standards and Reference Documents
This section discusses the formal standards that apply the SSD, including electrical product
standards and military information systems security standards. In addition, this section lists the
reference documents relevant to the ATA interface protocol used for the SSD.
Commercial Standards
The SSD complies, in whole or in part, with the following commercial standards:
Reference Documents
The following list of ANSI documents are relative to the SSD:
Manufacturing
S/NZS 3548 Class B UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
BSMI CNS 13438 Class B NEBS Level 3
CAN/CSA-V3/2001.04 (VCCI) IEC 61000-4-2
CE (Conformite Europenne) IEC 61000-4-3
CISPR 22 Class B IEC 61000-4-4
EN 55022 Class B IEC 61000-4-5
EN 61000-3-2 IEC 61000-4-6
EN 61000-3-3 IEC 61000-4-8
FCC Part 15 Class B IEC 61000-4-11
INCITS T13 1697D AT Attachment - 8 ATA Serial Transport (ATA8-AST)
INCITS T13 1699D AT Attachment - 8 - ATA/ATAPI Command Set (ATA8-ACS)
INCITS T13 1510D Host Adapter Standards (ATA Adapter)
SATA-IO 2.6 Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO) Serial ATA
2.6 Specification, High-Speed Serialized ATA Attachment,
February 2007.
Location Certifications
Santa Ana, California ISO 9001 Certified
United States of America ISO 14001 Certified
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
General Description
TheMACH22.5-inchSerialATA(SATA)SolidStateDrive(SSD)isnon-volatilemassstoragedevice.
The drive is intended as a replacement for a standard ATA-compliant hard disk drive (HDD). The
drive can be configured as a boot or data storage device. The drive is Plug and Play (PnP)
compatible; no additional device drivers are required to install the drive. The SSD is recognized by
PnP-compatible operating systems and PnP-aware BIOS.
SATA Interface
The SSD can be installed in any operating system environment that supports SATA 1.0 or greater
devices.ThedriveiscompliantwithSATA2standardsandSSDsupportsallATAandATAPIdevices.
The SSD has a fully compliant ATA/ATAPI-8 Serial ATA interface and conforms to the same
mechanical and mounting requirements as a standard rotating disk drive.
Drive Capacities
The SSD is available in unformatted memory capacities of 4, 8, 16 and 32 gigabytes. The memory
subsystem consists of Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND flash components.
Performance
The SSD can operate at sustained data transfer rates of up to 35 megabytes per second. Power
consumption is kept to a minimum; the SSD can be powered from a single 5-volt source. The solid
state design eliminates electromechanical noise and delay inherent in traditional magnetic rotating
media. The wear-leveling and bad-block mapping algorithms ensure data integrity; the embedded
Error Detection and Error Correction Code (EDC/ECC) ensures data reliability.
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