Introduction | Seagate ST3750840ACE, ST3250820ACE, ST3320820ACE

1.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate® DB35.3 Series PATA model drives:

ST3750840ACE ST3320820ACE

ST3500830ACE ST3300820ACE

ST3400820ACE ST3250820ACE

These drives provide the following key features:

•7,200-RPM spindle speed.

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

•Perpendicular recording technology. Tunneling Giant magnetoresistive (TGMR) recording heads and Enhanced Partial Response-Maximum Likelihood (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.

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

•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).

DB35.3 Series PATA Product Manual, Rev. C

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Contents

DB35.3 Series Pata Page DB35.3 Series Pata Page Contents DB35.3 Series Pata Product Manual, Rev. C List of Figures DB35.3 Series Pata Product Manual, Rev. C Introduction DB35.3 Series Pata Product Manual, Rev. C Specification summary table Drive specifications Drive specification ST3750840ACE ST3500830ACE ST3400820ACE DB35.3 Series Pata Product Manual, Rev. C Drive specification ST3320820ACE ST3300820ACE ST3250820ACE DB35.3 Series Pata Product Manual, Rev. C LBA mode Default logical geometryFormatted capacity Cylinders Read/write heads Sectors per track 16,383 Drive specification Physical characteristicsRecording and interface technology 750GB 500GB 400GB 320GB 300GB 250GB Power specifications Seek timeStart/stop times DC power requirements Standby mode Conducted noise Typical current profile Active mode Power-management modesIdle mode Sleep mode Environmental specifications Operating shock ShockNonoperating shock Disc models 4 Disc models Acoustics Fluid Dynamic Bearing FDB motor acousticsIdle CE seek profile Electromagnetic immunity Safety certificationReliability Agency certification Korean RRL Electromagnetic compatibilityAustralian C-Tick N176 FCC verification Environmental protection Corrosive environmentEuropean Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS DB35.3 Series Pata Product Manual, Rev. C Handling and static discharge precautions Configuring and mounting the drive Breather filter hole location Breather filter hole precautions Master/slave configuration Jumper settingsDrive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slave Cable-select option Ultra ATA/100 cable Drive mounting Mounting dimensions-top, side and end view DB35.3 Series Pata Product Manual, Rev. C Pins and supported ATA signals ATA interface signals and connector pins Command name Command code in hex Supported ATA commands F4H Word Description Value Identify Device command Xx07H Bit Word Description if bit is set to Bit Word 0CH Set Features command Code in features Register A.R.T. command 4 S.M.A.R.T. commands Internet MySeagate Spp.seagate.com Warranty ServicePresales Support Technical Support Data Recovery Services Data Recovery Services Authorized Service Centers FAX services-All Europe toll call Call center Presales and Technical Support Warranty ServiceToll-free support numbers Asia/Pacific support services Index Page Page DB35.3 Series Pata Product Manual, Rev. C Page Seagate Technology LLC