Introduction - Seagate Barracuda ATA III Family Product Manual

Barracuda ATA III Family Product Manual, Rev. B

Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifi-
cations for the ST340824A, ST330620A, ST320414A, ST315310A and
the ST310215A. 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 100 Mbytes per
second) using Ultra DMA mode 5
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7,200-RPM spindle speed and 2-Mbyte buffer combine for superior
desktop performance
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350 Gs nonoperating shock
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Giant magnetoresistive (GMR) recording heads and EPRML technol-
ogy, 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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The innovative, shock-absorbing SeaShield
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Cover protects the drive against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and
other handling damage. It also includes installation instructions and
jumper settings.
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SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates
unnessary drive returns.
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The 3D Defense System
fense and Diagnostic Defense, offers the industry's most comprehen-
sive protection for disc drives.
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, which includes Drive Defense, Data De-
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