U8 Family Product Manual, Rev. B

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifi- cations for the ST317221A, ST313021A, ST38410A and the ST34313A. These drives provide the following key features:

Low power consumption

Quiet operation

High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 66.6 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 4

8.9 msec seek time, 5,400-RPM and 512-Kbyte buffer combine for excellent desktop performance

350 Gs nonoperating shock

GMR recording heads and EPRML technology, which 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

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)

SeaShield® innovative, shock-absorbing cover shields the drive against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other handling damage. It also includes installation instructions and jumper settings.

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HP 6671 (LA), 6642D (US), 6641 (LA), 6563Z (US), 6553 (US), 6573Z (US), 8566c (US), 4553Z (US) manual Introduction

6573Z (US) specifications

The HP 8566C, 6573Z, 6647, 6671, and 6641 are examples of cutting-edge test equipment from Hewlett-Packard, now known as Agilent Technologies. Each of these models serves essential functions within the realm of RF and microwave signal analysis, tailored to meet the demands of engineers and technicians in various industries, including telecommunications, aerospace, and electronics.

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