Seagate ST3120026A, ST3120022A, ST3160023A, ST3160021A manual Introduction, Barracuda 7200.7 Plus

Models: ST360014A 7200.7 Plus ST3120026A ST3120022A ST380011A ST3160021A ST380013A ST340014A ST3160023A

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1.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate® Barracuda® 7200.7 model drives:

Barracuda 7200.7 Plus

ST3160023A

ST3120026A

ST380013A

Barracuda 7200.7

ST3160021A

ST3120022A

ST380011A

ST360014A

ST340014A

These drives provide the following key features:

7,200-RPM spindle speed and 2-Mbyte buffer (8 Mbytes on “Plus” models: ST3160023A, ST3120026A, and ST380013A) combine for superior desktop performance.

High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5.

Giant magnetoresistive (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.

Quiet operation.

350 Gs nonoperating shock.

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

The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense, and Diagnostic Defense, offers the industry’s most comprehensive protection for disc drives.

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).

Barracuda 7200.7 Product Manual, Rev. E

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Seagate ST3120026A, ST3120022A, ST3160023A, ST3160021A, ST380011A, ST380013A, ST340014A Introduction, Barracuda 7200.7 Plus