Barracuda® ATA Family Installation Guide

ST36810A, ST310220A, ST313620A, ST320430A, ST328040A

Publication number: 21200154-001, Rev. B

The Easiest Way to Install Your Drive

DiscWizardis Seagate’s exclusive Windows program that is included with your drive for easy drive installation. You can use this software if you already have a bootable hard drive in your computer and you are running Windows 98 or Windows 95.

Run DiscWizard before installing your drive for customized step-by-step instructions for your system.

To run DiscWizard:

Select Run from the Windows Start menu and type x:\setup, where x is the drive letter of your diskette or CD-ROM.

If you cannot run DiscWizard, follow the instructions on this installation sheet to install and configure your drive.

What You Need

Phillips screwdriver and four 6-32 UNC drive mounting screws

A standard 40-pin ATA interface cable, or an 80-conductor cable to run Ultra ATA 66 (max length: 18 inches)

An unused drive power cable for your new drive

Ultra ATA/66 Requirements

The drive can support transfer rates up to 66 Mbytes per second in Ultra ATA/66 mode. For your drive to run in this mode you need the following:

A computer that supports UDMA modes 3 and 4

A 40-pin 80-conductor cable (available from your dealer)

A software utility to activate Ultra ATA/66. Seagate provides a utility called UATA66.exe that is included on your CD, or you can download it from our Web site at www.seagate.com.

The Windows 98 operating system

Handling Precautions

Disc drives are extremely fragile. Do not drop or jar the drive.

Keep the drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install it.

Protect your drive from static discharge by wearing a grounded wrist strap throughout the installation process.

Always handle the drive by the edges or frame.

Do not apply pressure or attach labels to the circuit board or the top of the drive.

Setting the Jumpers

Refer to the jumper settings below to configure the drive for your system.

Master or single-drive

Drive is slave

Master with a non-ATA- compatible slave

Alternate capacity

7 5 3 1

8

6

4

2

 

 

Circuit Board

 

 

 

 

Master or single-drive:The drive is shipped configured for a master or a single-drive with a jumper set on pins 7 and 8.

Drive is slave: To configure the drive as a slave, or second drive on the cable, remove all the jumpers.

Master with non-ATA compatible slave: Use this setting if the slave drive is not recognized. Configure the master drive with a jumper set on pins 5 and 6 and pins 7 and 8 to enable this option.

Alternate capacity jumper: Use this jumper only if your system cannot recognize drives with capacities greater than 2.1 Gbytes.

Attaching Cables and Mounting the Drive

1.Attach one end of the drive interface cable to the interface connector on your computer’s motherboard (see your computer manual for connector locations).

!Caution. Align pin 1 on the motherboard connector with pin 1 on your drive connector. Pin 1 is marked by a stripe on one side of the cable.

 

Note. If you are using a 40-pin 80-conductor

Master

 

cable, attach the blue connector to the

 

motherboard, the black connector to the

 

Pin 1

 

master drive, and the grey connector

 

Computer

Slave

to the slave.

 

Motherboard

 

2.Attach the interface connector and the power connector to the drive.

Power connector

Interface connector

Pin 1

Note. You can mount the drive in any orientation. Usually it is mounted with the circuit board down.

3.Secure the drive in the computer using four 6-32 UNC mounting screws in either the side-mounting or bottom-mounting holes. Insert the screws no more than 0.22 inch (5.58 mm) into the bottom-mounting holes and no more than 0.20 inch (5.0 mm) into the side-mounting holes.

!Caution. Do not overtighten the screws or use metric screws. This may damage the drive.

Configuring the BIOS

For your computer to recognize your new drive, configure your computer’s BIOS as follows:

1. Run the system setup program.

2. Enable LBA mode and UDMA mode, if available.

3. Select the auto-detect option. If this is not available, select “User- defined drive type” and enter the CHS (cylinder, head, sectors) parameters for your drive from the table listed below.

4.Save and exit the system setup program.

BIOS Settings

Drive Model Cylinders Heads Sectors Total Sectors

ST328040A

16,383

16

63

55,704,096

ST320430A

16,383

16

63

40,079,088

ST313620A

16,383

16

63

26,692,776

ST310220A

16,383

16

63

20,005,650

ST36810A

14,123

15

63

13,346,235

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ST36810A, ST313620A, ST328040A, ST320430A, ST310220A specifications

Barracuda Networks Inc. is renowned for providing comprehensive security and data protection solutions, but it also has a strong emphasis on storage technologies, including hard drives such as ST320430A, ST36810A, ST310220A, ST328040A, and ST313620A. These models are part of Barracuda's commitment to delivering reliable performance, high capacity, and durability for various data needs.

The ST320430A is optimized for efficient data storage, offering a capacity of 200 GB. It utilizes a 7200 RPM rotational speed, which allows for swift data access and transfer rates, making it suitable for both enterprise environments and demanding applications. The drive employs advanced acoustic management technology, ensuring quieter operation, which is crucial for sensitive environments like data centers.

The ST36810A enhances performance with its robust design features. It boasts a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and can handle data-intensive applications seamlessly. With a capacity of 680 GB, it is designed to cater to businesses that require efficient storage without sacrificing speed. The model integrates error correction technologies to enhance data integrity and reduce the risk of data loss.

With the ST310220A, users benefit from its high storage capacity of 1 TB. The drive combines excellent performance characteristics with enhanced power management features, which results in lower energy consumption. The ST310220A's durable build is aimed at high-availability environments where reliability is paramount.

The ST328040A, featuring a capacity of 2 TB, is specifically designed for scalability and flexibility. Its 7200 RPM speed ensures rapid data retrieval and quick responses in demanding applications. The SATA interface further facilitates easy integration into existing systems, making it a preferred choice for IT professionals handling large datasets.

Finally, the ST313620A, with a notable 1.5 TB capacity, incorporates advanced data management technologies. It features improved shock resistance, which is vital for protecting vital data from physical shocks and vibrations, making it ideal for enterprise-level storage solutions.

In summary, Barracuda's hard drive models ST320430A, ST36810A, ST310220A, ST328040A, and ST313620A showcase a blend of high capacity, reliability, and advanced technology. With their varying capacities and robust performance features, these models cater to diverse sectors, ensuring that data is stored securely and efficiently, thus supporting the evolving storage needs of modern enterprises.