1.0Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate Momentus® 7200.2 SATA model drives:

ST9200420ASG

ST9200420AS

ST9160823ASG

ST9160823AS

ST9120823AS

ST9100821AS

ST980813ASG

ST980813AS

These drives provide the following key features:

7,200 RPM spindle speed

8 Mbyte buffer (80—160 GB models)

16 Mbyte buffer (200 GB models)

Free Fall Protection (on ST9200420ASG, ST9160823ASG and ST980813ASG models only)

High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 3.0 Gb/s)

Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads

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

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

Quiet operation

800 Gs nonoperating shock

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

The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense and Diagnostic Defense, offers the industry’s most comprehensive protection for disc drives

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

Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands

Momentus 7200.2 SATA Product Manual, Rev. E

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