1.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate Barracuda® 7200.9 Serial ATA model drives:

ST3160811AS

ST3120811AS

ST380811AS

ST340211AS

ST3160211AS

ST3120211AS

ST380211AS

 

These drives provide the following key features:

7,200 RPM spindle speed.

High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).

Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads provide the drives with increased areal density.

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

Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.

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.

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

Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.

Barracuda 7200.9 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. C

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