This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following: Seagate® Video 3.5 HDD SATA model drives:
                       ST1000VM002                                    ST500VM000

These drives provide the following key features: 

• 5900 RPM spindle speed 
• Best-in-class acoustic performance means virtually silent operation 
• Built-in error recovery for non-stop video streaming 
• Compliant with RoHS requirements in China and Europe 
• Enhanced caching capabilities enable superior video recording quality. 
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention 
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates with a default of 6Gb/s. 
• Limit settings for 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s are available via S.M.A.R.T. Command Transport command. 
• Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications 
• Performance-tuned for seamless video applications 
• Perpendicular recording, Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, for increased areal density 
• Quiet operation 
• Reliability for 24×7 video applications 
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns. 
• Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) for the SATA interface is supported and enabled 
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms 
• Streaming video optimization - consistent command completion times 
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting 
• Supports ATA8 streaming commands 
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors 
• Supports the power-up in standby (PUIS) feature 
• Supports Trusted Send/Receive Security Protocol 
• Supports Trusted Send/Receive Security Protocol 
• Workload rating of 180TB/year 
• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive