Introduction - Seagate ST910021AS Product Manual

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Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
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Momentus 7200.1 SATA model drives:
• ST910021AS
• ST980825AS
• ST96023AS
• ST94015AS
These drives provide the following key features:
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed
• 8 Mbyte buffer
• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 150 Mbytes per second).
• Giant magnetoresistive (GMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, provide the drives with increased
areal density.
• 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.
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