Seagate ST3400632A, 7200.8 PATA, ST3250623A, ST3300631A manual Introduction, Barracuda 7200.8 Pata

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1.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate® Barracuda® 7200.8 PATA model drives:

Barracuda 7200.8 PATA

•ST3400832A

•ST3400632A

•ST3300831A

•ST3300631A

•ST3250823A

•ST3250623A

•ST3200826A

These drives provide the following key features:

•7,200-RPM spindle speed

•8-Mbyte buffer on: ST3400832A, ST3300831A, ST3250823A and ST3200826A.

•16-Mbyte buffer on: ST3400632A, ST3300631A, and ST3250623A

•High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5.

•Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads provide the drives with increased areal density.

•State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.

•Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.

•Quiet operation.

•300 Gs nonoperating shock.

•SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.

•Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.

•Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.

•Support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select (CSEL).

Barracuda 7200.8 PATA Product Manual, Rev. F

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Contents Barracuda 7200.8 Pata Page Contents Barracuda 7200.8 Pata Product Manual, Rev. F List of Figures Barracuda 7200.8 Pata Product Manual, Rev. F Barracuda 7200.8 Pata IntroductionBarracuda 7200.8 Pata Product Manual, Rev. F Specification summary table Drive specificationsDrive specification ST3400832A ST3400632A Drive specifications for 400 Gbyte modelsBarracuda 7200.8 Pata Product Manual, Rev. F Drive specification ST3300831A ST3300631A Drive specifications for 300 Gbyte modelsFollowing web Drive specification ST3250823A ST3250623A ST3200826A Drive specifications for 250 and 200 Gbyte modelsBarracuda 7200.8 Pata Product Manual, Rev. F Recording and interface technology Default logical geometryLBA mode Formatted capacitySeek time Physical characteristicsStart/stop times Power specifications Conducted noise Typical current profileVoltage tolerance Sleep mode Power-management modesActive mode Idle modeEnvironmental specifications Vibration ShockOperating shock Nonoperating shockRadio frequency environments AcousticsElectromagnetic immunity Fluid Dynamic Bearing FDB motor acousticsElectromagnetic compatibility Safety certificationReliability Agency certificationFCC verification Australian C-Tick N176Corrosive environment Environmental protectionEuropean Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS Handling and static discharge precautions Configuring and mounting the driveBreather filter hole location Breather filter hole precautionsCable-select option Jumper settingsMaster/slave configuration Drive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slaveUltra ATA/100 cable Drive mountingMounting dimensions-top, side and end view Barracuda 7200.8 Pata Product Manual, Rev. F ATA interface ATA interface signals and connector pinsCommand name Command code in hex Supported ATA commandsF4H Word Description Value Identify Device commandXx07H Description if bit is set to Bit Word 4 S.M.A.R.T. commands Set Features commandCode in features Register A.R.T. command Technical Support Seagate Technology support servicesInternet Presales SupportData Recovery Services Authorized Service Centers Warranty ServiceData Recovery Services Call Center Toll-free Direct dial Index Page TMR Barracuda 7200.8 Pata Product Manual, Rev. F Page Seagate Technology LLC