Maxtor ST3500312CS, ST31000424CS, ST3250312CS, ST3500414CS, ST31000322CS manual Introduction

1.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate Pipeline HDTM.2 Series model drive:

ST31000322CS ST31000424CS ST3500312CS ST3500414CS ST3250312CS

These drives provide the following key features:

•High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).

•Perpendicular recording, Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, for increased areal density.

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

•Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.

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

•Quiet operation.

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

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

•Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.

•Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.

Pipeline HD.2 Series SATA Product Manual, Rev. A 1