Maxtor 100451230 Computer Drive User Manual


 
DiamondMax 21 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. A
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1.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following DiamondMax
®
21 Serial ATA model drives:
These drives provide the following key features:
7,200 RPM spindle speed.
High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).
Perpendicular recording, Tunneling Giant Magnetoresistive (TGMR) recording heads and EPRML technol-
ogy, for increased areal density.
State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
Quiet operation.
SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
STM3320620AS STM3160815AS
STM3320820AS STM3160215AS
STM3250824AS STM380815AS
STM3250820AS STM340215AS