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1.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate 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 Giant Magnetoresistive (TGMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, 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. Barracuda 7200.8 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. D 1

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Barracuda 7200.8 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. D
1
1.0
Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate
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 Giant Magnetoresistive (TGMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, 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.