Introduction | Seagate Medalist 17242 guide

Medalist 17242, 13032, 10232, 8422 and 4312, Rev. A

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifi- cations for the Medalistâ 17242 (ST317242A), Medalist 13032 (ST313032A), Medalist 10232 (ST310232A), Medalist 8422 (ST38422A) and the Medalist 4312 (ST34312A). These drives are referred to throughout this manual by their model numbers. These drives provide the following key features:

•Low power consumption

•Quiet operation

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

•High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 66.6 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 4

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

•512-Kbyte cache

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

•Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands

•Support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select (CSEL)

•These drives use MR recording heads and EPRML technology, which provide the drives with increased areal density.

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Contents

Product Manual Page Product Manual Page Contents ATA interface Figures Viii Medalist 17242, 13032, 10232, 8422 and 4312, Rev. a Introduction Specification summary table ST317242A ST313032A Relative humidity Gradient Drive Guaranteed Mbytes Bytes per Model Default logical geometryLBA Mode Formatted capacity Physical organization Supported CHS translation geometriesRecording and interface technology Drive Model Read/Write heads MR Number of discs Drive Specification ST310232A, ST38422A ST34312A Physical characteristicsSeek time ST317242A, ST313032A Power consumption Power specificationsStart/stop times Read Write Seek type Msec, typ Typical current profile Mode Typical Watts RMS Typical Amps RMS 12V Mode Heads Spindle Buffer Power-management modesConducted noise Voltage tolerance Temperature gradient Environmental tolerances Ambient temperature3.2 Wet bulb temperature Humidity 3.1 Relative Humidity Shock AltitudeOperating shock Nonoperating shock Nonoperating vibration Typical sound Maximum sound Mode Power belsDrive acoustics Electromagnetic susceptibility Reliability Agency certification Safety certificationElectromagnetic Compatibility Australian C-Tick FCC verification Medalist 17242, 13032, 10232, 8422 and 4312, Rev. a Jumper settings Master/slave configuration Handling and static-discharge precautions Ultra ATA/66 cable Alternate capacity jumper Drive mounting Alternate capacity and master/slave jumper settings Mounting dimensions-top, side and end view Medalist 17242, 13032, 10232, 8422 and 4312, Rev. a ATA interface ATA interface signals and connector pins O pins and supported ATA signals Command name Supported by ATA Interface commands Supported ATA commandsATA-standard commands Code ATA-standard power-management commands Word Description Value Identify Drive command Word Description 60-61 Total number of user-addressable Description if bit is set to Bit Word 0CH Set Features command A.R.T. Enable/Disable Attribute Yes Autosave 4 S.M.A.R.T. commandsA.R.T. Read Data Yes Vendor-specific Yes D3H Medalist 17242, 13032, 10232, 8422 and 4312, Rev. a Medalist 17242, 13032, 10232, 8422 and 4312, Rev. a