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Spinpoint M8-DVR OEM Product Manual REV 1.0
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CHAPTER 1 SCOPE
Welcome to the SpinpointTM M8 series of SamsungTM hard disk drive. This series of drives consists of the
following models: ST320LM001, ST500LM012, ST750LM022, and ST1000LM024. This chapter provides an
overview of the contents of this manual, including the
intended user,
manual organization, terminology and
conventions. In addition, it provides a list of references that might be helpful to the reader.
1.1 User Definition
The Spinpoint M8 product manual is intended for the following readers:
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Distributors

1.2 Manual Organization

This manual provides information about installation, principles of operation, and interface command
implementation. It is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 - SCOPE
Chapter 2 - DESCRIPTION
Chapter 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
Chapter 4 - INSTALLATION
Chapter 5 - DISK DRIVE OPERATION
Chapter 6 - SATA INTERFACE
Chapter 7 - MAINTENANCE
In addition, this manual contains a glossary of terms to h elp you understand important information