Introduction - Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 Serial ATA Product Manual

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
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Barracuda 7200.8 Serial ATA model drives:
Barracuda 7200.8 Serial ATA
• ST3400832AS
• ST3400632AS
• ST3300831AS
• ST3300631AS
• ST3250823AS
• ST3250623AS
• ST3200826AS
These drives provide the following key features:
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed.
• 8 Mbyte buffer (ST3400832AS, ST3300831AS, ST3250823AS, and ST3200826AS models).
• 16 Mbyte buffer (ST3400632AS, ST3300631AS, and ST3250623AS models).
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 150 Mbytes per second).
• Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads provide the drives with increased areal density.
• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
• Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
• Quiet operation.
• 300 Gs nonoperating shock.
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.
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