Introduction - Seagate ULTRA ATA ST310212A Product Manual

U10 Family Product Manual, Rev. A

Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifi-
cations for the ST320423A, ST315323A and the ST310212A. These
drives provide the following key features:
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Low power consumption
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Quiet operation
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High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 66.6 Mbytes per
second) using Ultra DMA mode 4
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8.9 msec seek time, 5,400-RPM and 512-Kbyte buffer combine for
excellent desktop performance
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350 Gs nonoperating shock
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GMR recording heads and EPRML technology, which provide the
drives with increased areal density
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State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms
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Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor
intervention
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Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting
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Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands
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Support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select
(CSEL)
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SeaShield innovative, shock-absorbing cover shields the drive
against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other handling damage. It
also includes installation instructions and jumper settings.
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