Introduction - Seagate ST3160215ACE Product Manual

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
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DB35.3 Series SATA/PATA model drives:
SATA models
ST3160215SCE
ST380215SCE
The drives provide the following key features:
• 7,200-RPM spindle speed.
• Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads.
• Low profile deck design for improved air-flow and low-profile system design.
• 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.
SATA specific key features:
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).
• Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
PATA specific key features:
• High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5.
• Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.
• Support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select (CSEL).
DB35.3 Series SATA/PATA Product Manual, Rev. F
PATA models
ST3160215ACE
ST380215ACE
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