The Market
Every year the demand for hard disk storage doubles. Glance down the soft- ware aisle of any computer store and you’ll see why: “software inflation”. Today’s graphical operating systems, such as Windows® 95, use up to 60 megabytes of storage space. CD-ROM– based multimedia applications, educa- tional applications, and games gobble up to 40 megabytes of disk space each. On top of that, many people store e-mail messages and downloaded images from digital cameras and the Internet.
To satisfy this rapidly growing mar- ket, Quantum created the Bigfoot™ 5.25- inch disk drive series. By combining advanced recording technologies with the increased data area of 5.25-inch disks, the Bigfoot CY drive delivers the best dollar-per-megabyte value in the industry today.
Outstanding Performance for Multimedia and Beyond
Multimedia applications benefit from greater sequential transfer performance. The large-capacity data tracks of Bigfoot CY disks deliver exceptional sequential performance, making the drive perfect for multimedia.
To enhance performance further,
Bigfoot CY is designed with Quantum’s proprietary technologies for minimizing host delays and increasing sequential data performance—multiple AutoRead, multiple AutoWrite, and AutoTransfer capabilities. In addition, we included a Fast ATA-2 interface that delivers local- bus AT Programmed Input/Output (PIO) Mode 4 and Multiword DMA Mode 2 data transfers of up to 16.6 megabytes
per second. We also included a 128- kilobyte buffer with Quantum’s DisCache adaptive, segmented drive-to-host caching technology to enhance high-speed data transfers.
Easy Installation
Installing a Bigfoot CY drive is a snap, whether you’re building a new system or upgrading an existing PC. It’s the same width as a CD-ROM drive, so it fits conveniently in any standard 5.25-inch drive bay. The Bigfoot CY drive also uses the standard AT interface and cables—and supports the same master/slave config- urations as 3.5-inch disk drives. That’s why no matter whether you’re building a new system or upgrading an existing system, installing a Bigfoot CY drive is simple and straightforward.
Reliability and Versatility
We designed the Bigfoot CY drive using as many field-proven components as possible to give consumers years of trouble-free operation. Using advanced ASIC technology, we also implemented automatic, double-burst, on-the-fly error detection and correction to ensure rock- solid reliability. The Bigfoot CY drive also supports the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) Revision 2 industry-standard data- protection firmware. With host computer S.M.A.R.T. support, this feature provides critical disk drive status and overall health information that lets users avoid catastrophic data loss. When you have systems equipped with reliable and ver- satile Bigfoot CY drives, your customers stay sold on you—and on Quantum.
• Enhanced performance— |
adaptive segmented buffer, |
DisCache® and WriteCache®
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•Outstanding reliability— 224-bit Reed Solomon double-burst ECC on-the-fly, advanced embedded servo
•Easy installation—ultra-slim 0.75- and 1-inch-high designs, AT-Bus Cable Select™, system-controlled power modes, Defect Free Interface® firmware, and DiskWare™ downloadable firmware, S.M.A.R.T. Revision 2 support
