Serial ATA - A Comparison with Ultra ATA Technology (57K, PDF)
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... 16 control signals across a 40-pin connector. As consumers embrace new usage models such as a standard ATA device. Development of the ATA/ATAPI-7 specification, an update of the original parallel ATA interface introduced in I /O performance. The ATA protocol itself will appear to the OS as digital video creation and editing, digital audio storage and playback, file sharing over high-speed networks, and other data intensive applications, demands on hard drive throughput...
... 16 control signals across a 40-pin connector. As consumers embrace new usage models such as a standard ATA device. Development of the ATA/ATAPI-7 specification, an update of the original parallel ATA interface introduced in I /O performance. The ATA protocol itself will appear to the OS as digital video creation and editing, digital audio storage and playback, file sharing over high-speed networks, and other data intensive applications, demands on hard drive throughput...
Serial ATA - A Comparison with Ultra ATA Technology (57K, PDF)
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... introducing problems associated with alternating ground and signal lines. The Serial ATA connector supports 3 independent ground return paths. The receiver then decodes the signal based on the differential voltage between each signal and its respective return ground line results in length. Non-interlocked clocking Because of the high data rates and relatively high board and cable propagation delays, Ultra ATA uses non...
... introducing problems associated with alternating ground and signal lines. The Serial ATA connector supports 3 independent ground return paths. The receiver then decodes the signal based on the differential voltage between each signal and its respective return ground line results in length. Non-interlocked clocking Because of the high data rates and relatively high board and cable propagation delays, Ultra ATA uses non...
Serial ATA - A Comparison with Ultra ATA Technology (57K, PDF)
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... speed is at the impedance mismatch formed between the device and host can also be controlled by limiting the rise and fall times, or slew rate, of crosstalk during switching. Tighter Impedance Specifications / Support for Automatic Impedance Matching Since Serial ATA uses only 4 signal lines per board 64 signals must be attached in the same direction, up to 1V worst case. Though Serial ATA utilizes...
... speed is at the impedance mismatch formed between the device and host can also be controlled by limiting the rise and fall times, or slew rate, of crosstalk during switching. Tighter Impedance Specifications / Support for Automatic Impedance Matching Since Serial ATA uses only 4 signal lines per board 64 signals must be attached in the same direction, up to 1V worst case. Though Serial ATA utilizes...
Serial ATA - A Comparison with Ultra ATA Technology (57K, PDF)
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... vs. 74 for Ultra ATA. Serial ATA - Though Ultra ATA supports a command queuing algorithm, it is with Ultra ATA, there are actively interacting with a minimumcommon-mode voltage of 0.25V. Serial ATA - This connection strategy also negates the need for master/slave jumper settings on all hard-drive sizes available today, negating the need for use 25% of the board space required by a separate 4-pin power plug. This also implies that use Ultra DMA Mode 5, or 100 Mbytes...
... vs. 74 for Ultra ATA. Serial ATA - Though Ultra ATA supports a command queuing algorithm, it is with Ultra ATA, there are actively interacting with a minimumcommon-mode voltage of 0.25V. Serial ATA - This connection strategy also negates the need for master/slave jumper settings on all hard-drive sizes available today, negating the need for use 25% of the board space required by a separate 4-pin power plug. This also implies that use Ultra DMA Mode 5, or 100 Mbytes...
DiamondMax 21 Product Overview
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... storage solution for legacy PATA systems • 2-, 8- or 16-MB cache support mainstream performance • Robust design for system reliability and data protection • 3-year limited warranty Key Specifications • Mainstream capacities from 80 GB to 60ºC operating temperature for integrators and system builders. The DiamondMax family of ATA/100 or SATA 3Gb/s interfaces • 7200-RPM spin speed • 2-, 8- Key Advantages • Support popular entry and...
... storage solution for legacy PATA systems • 2-, 8- or 16-MB cache support mainstream performance • Robust design for system reliability and data protection • 3-year limited warranty Key Specifications • Mainstream capacities from 80 GB to 60ºC operating temperature for integrators and system builders. The DiamondMax family of ATA/100 or SATA 3Gb/s interfaces • 7200-RPM spin speed • 2-, 8- Key Advantages • Support popular entry and...
DiamondMax 21 Product Overview
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...-4283) Specifications Capacity (GB) Interface Cache (MB) Spindle Speed (RPM) Shock, Operating, 2 ms (Gs) Shock, Nonoperating, 2 ms (Gs) 80, 160, 250, 320, 500 Ultra ATA or SATA 3Gb/s with all the advantages of acclaimed Seagate world-class manufacturing and operations. Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are the latest generation of robust and reliable products. Seagate reserves the right to assure a predictable supply of Maxtor drives. Product Description DiamondMax 21 drives are...
...-4283) Specifications Capacity (GB) Interface Cache (MB) Spindle Speed (RPM) Shock, Operating, 2 ms (Gs) Shock, Nonoperating, 2 ms (Gs) 80, 160, 250, 320, 500 Ultra ATA or SATA 3Gb/s with all the advantages of acclaimed Seagate world-class manufacturing and operations. Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are the latest generation of robust and reliable products. Seagate reserves the right to assure a predictable supply of Maxtor drives. Product Description DiamondMax 21 drives are...
DiamondMax 21 Data Sheet
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... of delivering well-engineered, reliable storage solutions. The DiamondMax family of hard drives provides a value solution for integrators and system builders. Data Sheet DiamondMax 21 Reliability, performance and leading mainstream features 500, 320, 250, 160 and 80 GB • 7200 RPM • ATA/100 and SATA 3Gb/s Key Advantages Maxtor® DiamondMax® 21 hard drives continue the Maxtor tradition of the most popular capacities, basic performance and reliability.
... of delivering well-engineered, reliable storage solutions. The DiamondMax family of hard drives provides a value solution for integrators and system builders. Data Sheet DiamondMax 21 Reliability, performance and leading mainstream features 500, 320, 250, 160 and 80 GB • 7200 RPM • ATA/100 and SATA 3Gb/s Key Advantages Maxtor® DiamondMax® 21 hard drives continue the Maxtor tradition of the most popular capacities, basic performance and reliability.
DiamondMax 21 Data Sheet
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... other countries. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting. Specifications Model Number 500 GB1 320 GB1 STM3500630AS STM3320820AS STM3320820A Performance Transfer Rate (MB/s) SATA 3Gb/s PATA Cache, Multisegmented (MB) Average Latency (ms) Spin Speed Configuration/Organization Bytes per Sector Reliability/Data Integrity Contact Start-Stops Nonrecoverable Read Errors per 10E14 0.34% 3 2.8 12.4 12.8 7.2 0 to 60 -40 to help migrate data from an older drive. • Seagate also offers multi...
... other countries. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting. Specifications Model Number 500 GB1 320 GB1 STM3500630AS STM3320820AS STM3320820A Performance Transfer Rate (MB/s) SATA 3Gb/s PATA Cache, Multisegmented (MB) Average Latency (ms) Spin Speed Configuration/Organization Bytes per Sector Reliability/Data Integrity Contact Start-Stops Nonrecoverable Read Errors per 10E14 0.34% 3 2.8 12.4 12.8 7.2 0 to 60 -40 to help migrate data from an older drive. • Seagate also offers multi...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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... 22 2.15 Corrosive environment 22 3.0 Configuring and mounting the drive 23 3.1 Handling and static discharge precautions 23 3.2 Breather filter hole precautions 24 3.3 Jumper settings 25 3.3.1 Master/slave configuration 25 3.3.2 Cable-select option 25 3.3.3 Ultra ATA/100 cable 26 3.4 Drive mounting 26 4.0 ATA interface 29 4.1 ATA interface signals and connector pins 29 4.1.1 Supported ATA commands 30 4.1.2 Identify Device command 32 4.1.3 Set Features command 35 4.1.4 S.M.A.R.T. commands 36 5.0 Maxtor support services 37 DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual, Rev. B i
... 22 2.15 Corrosive environment 22 3.0 Configuring and mounting the drive 23 3.1 Handling and static discharge precautions 23 3.2 Breather filter hole precautions 24 3.3 Jumper settings 25 3.3.1 Master/slave configuration 25 3.3.2 Cable-select option 25 3.3.3 Ultra ATA/100 cable 26 3.4 Drive mounting 26 4.0 ATA interface 29 4.1 ATA interface signals and connector pins 29 4.1.1 Supported ATA commands 30 4.1.2 Identify Device command 32 4.1.3 Set Features command 35 4.1.4 S.M.A.R.T. commands 36 5.0 Maxtor support services 37 DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual, Rev. B i
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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.... • Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands. • Support for S.M.A.R.T. DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual, Rev. 1.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Maxtor® DiamondMax® 21 PATA model drives: STM3320820A STM3300620A STM3250620A STM3250820A STM3200820A STM3160215A STM380215A These drives provide the following key features: • 7,200-RPM spindle speed • 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 S.M.A.R.T. DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual, Rev. 1.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Maxtor® DiamondMax® 21 PATA model drives: STM3320820A STM3300620A STM3250620A STM3250820A STM3200820A STM3160215A STM380215A These drives provide the following key features: • 7,200-RPM spindle speed • High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5. •...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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...and 300 Gbyte models Drive specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes per sector Default sectors per track Default read/write heads Default cylinders Recording density Track density Areal density Spindle speed Internal data transfer rate Sustained data transfer rate I/O data-transfer rate ATA data-transfer modes supported Cache buffer Height (max) Width (max) Length (max) Weight Average latency Power-on to ready (max) Standby to ready (max) Track-to-track seek time (typical) Average seek, read (typical) Average seek, write (typical) Startup current...
...and 300 Gbyte models Drive specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes per sector Default sectors per track Default read/write heads Default cylinders Recording density Track density Areal density Spindle speed Internal data transfer rate Sustained data transfer rate I/O data-transfer rate ATA data-transfer modes supported Cache buffer Height (max) Width (max) Length (max) Weight Average latency Power-on to ready (max) Standby to ready (max) Track-to-track seek time (typical) Average seek, read (typical) Average seek, write (typical) Startup current...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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... 200 Gbyte models Drive specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes per sector Default sectors per track Default read/write heads Default cylinders Recording density Track density Areal density Spindle speed Internal data transfer rate Sustained data transfer rate OD I/O data-transfer rate ATA data-transfer modes supported Cache buffer Height (max) Width (max) Length (max) Weight (max) Average latency Power-on to ready (max) Standby to ready (max) Track-to-track seek time (typical) Average seek, read (typical) Average seek, write (typical) Startup...
... 200 Gbyte models Drive specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes per sector Default sectors per track Default read/write heads Default cylinders Recording density Track density Areal density Spindle speed Internal data transfer rate Sustained data transfer rate OD I/O data-transfer rate ATA data-transfer modes supported Cache buffer Height (max) Width (max) Length (max) Weight (max) Average latency Power-on to ready (max) Standby to ready (max) Track-to-track seek time (typical) Average seek, read (typical) Average seek, write (typical) Startup...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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... the 160 and 80 Gbyte model Drive specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes per sector Default sectors per track Default read/write heads Default cylinders Recording density Track density Areal density Spindle speed Internal data transfer rate Sustained data transfer rate OD I/O data-transfer rate ATA data-transfer modes supported Cache buffer Height (max) Width (max) Length (max) Weight (max) Average latency Power-on to ready (max) Standby to ready (max) Track-to-track seek time (typical) Average seek, read (typical) Average seek, write (typical...
... the 160 and 80 Gbyte model Drive specification Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector)* Guaranteed sectors Heads Discs Bytes per sector Default sectors per track Default read/write heads Default cylinders Recording density Track density Areal density Spindle speed Internal data transfer rate Sustained data transfer rate OD I/O data-transfer rate ATA data-transfer modes supported Cache buffer Height (max) Width (max) Length (max) Weight (max) Average latency Power-on to ready (max) Standby to ready (max) Track-to-track seek time (typical) Average seek, read (typical) Average seek, write (typical...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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B Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting. 2.2.1 LBA mode When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to hard drive capacity. See Section 4.1.2, "Identify Device command" (words 60-61 and 100-103) for additional information about 48bit addressing support of drives with capacities over 137 Gbytes. 2.3 Default logical geometry Cylinders 16,383 Read/write heads 16 Sectors per sector 512 *One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to n-1, where...
B Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting. 2.2.1 LBA mode When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to hard drive capacity. See Section 4.1.2, "Identify Device command" (words 60-61 and 100-103) for additional information about 48bit addressing support of drives with capacities over 137 Gbytes. 2.3 Default logical geometry Cylinders 16,383 Read/write heads 16 Sectors per sector 512 *One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to n-1, where...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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... drive serial number, model number (or part number) and country of IEC950 and EN 60950. 2.13.2 Electromagnetic compatibility Hard drives that are tested in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply with the directives when used in Section 2.9 may degrade product reliability. To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to individual units. AFR and MTBF are based on the following web page: http://www.seagate.com/support/service...
... drive serial number, model number (or part number) and country of IEC950 and EN 60950. 2.13.2 Electromagnetic compatibility Hard drives that are tested in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply with the directives when used in Section 2.9 may degrade product reliability. To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to individual units. AFR and MTBF are based on the following web page: http://www.seagate.com/support/service...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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Master or single drive. Drive as slave. The drive is configured at the factory for operation. Drive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slave. Use this option. To enable cable select, set on pins 7 and 8. It is the 8-pin dual header between the interface connector and the power connector. Master and slave drives are determined by selecting or deselecting pin 28, CSEL, on the interface bus. B 25 Remove all jumpers. DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual, Rev. Refer to your computer manual to determine whether your computer supports this jumper setting only...
Master or single drive. Drive as slave. The drive is configured at the factory for operation. Drive as master with a non-ATA-compatible slave. Use this option. To enable cable select, set on pins 7 and 8. It is the 8-pin dual header between the interface connector and the power connector. Master and slave drives are determined by selecting or deselecting pin 28, CSEL, on the interface bus. B 25 Remove all jumpers. DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual, Rev. Refer to your computer manual to determine whether your computer supports this jumper setting only...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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...Supported ATA commands Command name Check Power Mode Device Configuration Freeze Lock Device Configuration Identify Device Configuration Restore Device Configuration Set Device Reset Download Microcode Execute Device Diagnostics Flush Cache Flush Cache Extended Format Track Identify Device Idle Idle Immediate Initialize Device Parameters Read Buffer Read DMA Read DMA Extended Read DMA Without Retries Read Log Ext Read Multiple Read Multiple Extended Read Native Max Address Read Native Max Address Extended Read Sectors Read Sectors Extended Read Sectors Without Retries Read Verify Sectors Read...
...Supported ATA commands Command name Check Power Mode Device Configuration Freeze Lock Device Configuration Identify Device Configuration Restore Device Configuration Set Device Reset Download Microcode Execute Device Diagnostics Flush Cache Flush Cache Extended Format Track Identify Device Idle Idle Immediate Initialize Device Parameters Read Buffer Read DMA Read DMA Extended Read DMA Without Retries Read Log Ext Read Multiple Read Multiple Extended Read Native Max Address Read Native Max Address Extended Read Sectors Read Sectors Extended Read Sectors Without Retries Read Verify Sectors Read...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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... PATA Product Manual, Rev. B See Section 2.0 on Read multiple and Write multiple (16) Reserved Standard Standby timer, IORDY supported and may not be set to the host following power up. Parameters listed with an "x" are drive-specific or vary with blanks to end of string) (Bits 7-0) Maximum sectors per interrupt on page 3 for default parameter settings. The following commands contain drive-specific features that may be disabled ATA-reserved PIO data-transfer...
... PATA Product Manual, Rev. B See Section 2.0 on Read multiple and Write multiple (16) Reserved Standard Standby timer, IORDY supported and may not be set to the host following power up. Parameters listed with an "x" are drive-specific or vary with blanks to end of string) (Bits 7-0) Maximum sectors per interrupt on page 3 for default parameter settings. The following commands contain drive-specific features that may be disabled ATA-reserved PIO data-transfer...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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... Support, use the Hard Disk Information feature in MaxBlast to view the model number and serial number of your drive, and get help from Maxtor Support, register your drive, and look up information on Maxtor Product Support to access the Knowledge Base, download software updates, register your drive. These numbers can be used to obtain comprehensive support information, such as: • Warranty services Drive returns, warranty status, and limited warranty statement. • Product support Installation tutorials, specifications, jumper settings, installation guides, and product manuals...
... Support, use the Hard Disk Information feature in MaxBlast to view the model number and serial number of your drive, and get help from Maxtor Support, register your drive, and look up information on Maxtor Product Support to access the Knowledge Base, download software updates, register your drive. These numbers can be used to obtain comprehensive support information, such as: • Warranty services Drive returns, warranty status, and limited warranty statement. • Product support Installation tutorials, specifications, jumper settings, installation guides, and product manuals...
DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual
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... internal data-transfer rate OD 11 ISO document 7779 18 J jumper settings 25 K Korean RRL 21 L LBA mode 10 length 11 logical geometry 10 M maintenance 20 master 25 master/slave 1 Master/slave configuration 25 maximum temperature 16 Mean Time Between Failures 20 measurement locations 16 modes 29 monitoring 1 mounting the drive 23, 26 MTBF 20 N noise 14 nominal power 3 nonoperating shock 17 nonoperating vibration 17 Nonrecoverable read errors 20 O operating power and current 13 operating shock 17 operating...
... internal data-transfer rate OD 11 ISO document 7779 18 J jumper settings 25 K Korean RRL 21 L LBA mode 10 length 11 logical geometry 10 M maintenance 20 master 25 master/slave 1 Master/slave configuration 25 maximum temperature 16 Mean Time Between Failures 20 measurement locations 16 modes 29 monitoring 1 mounting the drive 23, 26 MTBF 20 N noise 14 nominal power 3 nonoperating shock 17 nonoperating vibration 17 Nonrecoverable read errors 20 O operating power and current 13 operating shock 17 operating...