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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This chapter summarizes the general functions and key features of the Quickview 300 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB PATA hard disk drives, as well as the applicable standards and regulations.

2.1PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Maxtor’s Quickview 300 PATA hard disk drives are part of a family of high performance, 1-inch-high hard disk drives manufactured to meet the highest product quality standards.

These hard disk drives use nonremovable, 3 1/2-inch hard disks and are available with the PATA interface.

The Quickview 300 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB PATA hard disk drives feature an embedded hard disk drive controller, and use PATA commands to optimize system performance. Because the drive manages media defects and error recovery internally, these operations are fully transparent to the user.

The innovative design of the Quickview 300 hard disk drives incorporate leading edge technologies such as Ultra ATA/133, Advanced Cache Management, Shock Protection System™ (SPS), Data Protection System (DPS) and Quiet Drive Technology (QDT). These enhanced technologies enable Maxtor to produce a family of high-performance, high-reliability drives.

2.2KEY FEATURES

The Quickview 300 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB PATA hard disk drives include the following key features:

General

•Low profile, 1-inch height

•Industry standard 3 1/2-inch form factor

•ATA/ATAPI-7 compliant

•Real Time operating system compliant

•Windows® NT2000, XP, Server and Media Center Certifications.

Quickview 300 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB PATA

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