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Barracuda ATA Family Installation Guide, Rev. A

What you need

Straight-edge and Phillips screwdrivers

Four 6-32 UNC drive mounting screws

A standard 40-pin ATA interface cable, or an 80-conductor cable to run Ultra ATA 66 (max length: 18 inches)

An unused drive power cable for your new drive

Ultra ATA/66 Requirements

The drive can support transfer rates up to 66 Mbytes per second in Ultra ATA/66 mode. For your drive to run in this mode you need the following:

A computer that supports UDMA modes 3 and 4

A 40-pin 80-conductor cable (maximum length 18 inches)

A software utility to activate Ultra ATA/66. Seagate provides a utility called UTA66.exe that is included on your CD, or you can download it from our Web site at www.Seagate.com.

The Windows 98 operating system

Before you begin

Make sure your computer is turned off before you open the case.

Read the handling precautions at the right and inspect the drive to make sure that it is not damaged.

Save your foam-lined Seagate® disc drive box. This box has been approved by Seagate for shipping a Seagate disc drive. Using any other container or packing material voids your drive warranty.

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Seagate ST313620A, ST310220A, ST320430A, ST328040A, ST36810A manual What you need, Ultra ATA/66 Requirements, Before you begin

ST313620A, ST36810A, ST310220A, ST320430A, ST328040A specifications

Seagate has a long-standing reputation for producing reliable hard drives, and models like the ST328040A, ST320430A, ST310220A, ST36810A, and ST313620A exemplify the company's commitment to performance and storage innovation. Each of these drives has unique features and technological specifications, catering to a range of storage needs.

The Seagate ST328040A is a 3.5-inch hard drive that boasts a storage capacity of 8.4 GB. It utilizes the IDE interface and offers a rotational speed of 5,400 RPM. With a data transfer rate of 2.2 MB/s, it was a competitive solution for desktop PCs at the time of its release, providing sufficient storage for operating systems, applications, and user files.

Meanwhile, the ST320430A also adheres to a 3.5-inch form factor but steps up storage capacity with 20.4 GB. Utilizing Ultra DMA technology, it enhances data transfer speeds and efficiency. With a rotational speed similar to its predecessor at 5,400 RPM, the ST320430A strikes a balance between performance and power consumption, making it suitable for multimedia applications and file storage.

The ST310220A offers an additional leap in performance with its 10.0 GB capacity and features the same 5,400 RPM speed. It is designed for reliability and benefits from Seagate’s Advanced Format technology, which improves the drive's error correction and fault tolerance.

The ST36810A, offering 6.8 GB of space, showcases Seagate's dedication to reducing drive size while maximizing performance. This model is particularly noted for its ruggedness, making it an ideal choice for portable applications where durability is key.

Finally, the ST313620A provides a robust storage option with 13.6 GB capacity. This model features enhanced read/write speeds, making it well-suited for those demanding swift data access. A notable characteristic of these hard drives is their compatibility with a broad range of operating systems and devices, ensuring versatility across various computing environments.

In summary, the Seagate ST328040A, ST320430A, ST310220A, ST36810A, and ST313620A hard drives reflect the company's technological advancements in storage solutions throughout their respective timelines. With features focusing on efficiency, reliability, and capacity, these drives played important roles in the evolution of desktop computing and storage solutions.