Barracuda 7200.7 Product Manual, Rev. E 1
1.0 Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and inte rface 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: ST3 160023A, 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 technolo gy, 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 pr ocessor intervention.
Quiet operation.
350 Gs nonoperating shock.
SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary driv e returns.
The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense , and Diagnostic Defense , offers
the industry’s most comprehensive protection for disc dri ves.
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 c able select (CSEL).