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Constellation™ Hard Drives with Secure Encryption

The Constellation drive offers the lowest power consumption of any enterprise drive on the market. Providing the maximum capacity in a compact 2.5–inch hard drive, it enables OEMs and system designers to provide an eco–friendly nearline server and storage solution for those space–constrained IT environments. Self–encrypting drive (SED)† capabilities provide government–grade, data–at–rest security when drives leave your control supporting drive life extension strategies.
† Self-Encrypting models require TCG compliant host or controller support.

Model ST9500431SS 6-Gb/s SAS 500GB

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Best-Fit Applications

  • Secure High Density Nearline Storage
    • Internet Infrastructure, Backup & Restore, Medical Imaging, Nearline Storage, Disaster Recovery, Check Imaging, Video Editing
  • Secure Blade Servers
    • Computation, Scientific Applications, Server Appliance, Web Content
  • Secure Rack Servers
    • Graphics, Security, Firewalls, Email
  • Secure Network Routers
  • Secure Video Surveillance
  • Secure 24x7 Availability
    • Kiosks, ATMs, Video Lottery Terminals, Video Servers, High Reliability Govt/Military
  • Secure Workstations & Enthusiast PCs

 

Seagate Constellation enterprise hard drives with Self–Encrypting Drive (SED) technology offer the best combination of power savings, high capacity, high performance, rock-solid reliability security for value–based enterprise storage application needs. Best suited for 24x7 business-critical multi-drive 2.5-inch server and storage system environments, Constellation enterprise drives with SED feature a 6-Gb/s SAS interface and deliver best-in-class rotational vibration tolerance. Constellation hard drives offer maximum performance in high drive–count storage systems. Perpendicular recording technology increases capacity and reliability by storing data vertically instead of horizontally for maximum data density on the hard drive. Self–encrypting drive (SED) capabilities provide government–grade, data–at–rest security when drives leave your control supporting drive life extension strategies.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Lowest operating power & enhanced power options with PowerChoice™ for even greater power savings during slow or idle periods
  • First 2.5", 15mm business critical drive on the market designed for enterprise reliability, vibration performance and high data integrity. Fits in more server & storage slots!
  • Fastest Tier 2/Nearline HDD on the market (SAS @ 6Gb/s speed). At a system level (with more drives) the performance will be >2x as compared to 3.5" HDD.
  • The highest capacity 2.5" enterprise drive with 500GB.
  • 6Gbps SAS 2.0 allows for easier integration, enhanced features and outstanding performance
  • Best performing nearline drive with Best-in-class Rotational Vibration
  • Government-grade, data–at–rest security for peace–of–mind

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Constellation™ Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) 500-GB SAS 6Gb/s

ST9500431SS

Specifications
Model Number ST9500431SS
Interface 6-Gb/s SAS
Cache 16MB
Capacity 500GB
Areal density (avg) 283Gb/in2
Guaranteed Sectors 976,773,168
PHYSICAL
Height 14.8mm (0.583 in)
Width 70mm (2.76 in)
Length 100.5mm (3.957 in)
Weight (typical) 227g (0.50 lb)
PERFORMANCE
Spindle Speed 7,200 RPM
Average latency 4.16ms
Random read seek time 8.0ms
Random write seek time 8.4ms
RELIABILITY
MTBF 1,200,000 hours
Annual Failure Rate 0.73%
POWER
12V start max current 1.03A
5V start max current 0.97A

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