Maxtor Computer Drive Computer Drive User Manual


 
Introduction
Maxtor DiamondMax 8S 40GB SATA 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Maxtor Corporation
Maxtor corporation is one of the world’s largest suppliers of hard disk drive products-
products that help store the digital world for millions of users. Maxtor products serve
a range of markets, including personal and entertainment, small office/home office,
mid-sized business and enterprise
Products
Maxtor storage products include drives and accessories for PC’s, workstations, RAID
products, enterprise applications, enterprise servers, high-end systems, consumer
electronics and personal storage.
Support
Maxtor provides a variety of consumer support options, all designed to make sure the
user gets fast, helpful, accurate information to help resolve any difficulties. These
options include a broad, searchable knowledge base of FAQ’s, product manuals,
installation guides, information on previously resolved problems, software downloads,
and contact by phone or E-mail with a support person. For more information, visit
www.maxtor.com/en/support.
1.2 Audience
The DiamondMax 8S 40GB SATA product manual is intended for several audiences.
These audiences include: the end user, installer, developer, consumer electronics and
personal computer original equipment manufacturer (CE/PC,OEM), and distributor.
The manual provides information about installation, principles of operation, interface
command implementation, and maintenance.
1.3 MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Product Description
Chapter 3 – Product Specifications
Chapter 4 – Installation