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1.0 Introduction This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate® Barracuda® 7200.10 PATA model drives: ST3750840A ST3750640A ST3500830A ST3500630A ST3400820A ST3400620A ST3320820A ST3320620A ST3300820A ST3300620A ST3250820A ST3250620A ST3200820A ST3160815A ST3160215A ST3120815A ST3120215A ST380815A ST380215A ST340815A ST340215A 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. • Perpendicular recording and Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads for 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. • SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns. • Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting. • Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands. • Support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select (CSEL). Barracuda 7200.10 PATA Product Manual, Rev. F 1

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1.0 Introduction	7
2.0 Drive specifications	9
2.1 Specification summary table	9
2.2 Formatted capacity	26
2.2.1 LBA mode	26
2.3 Default logical geometry	26
2.4 Recording and interface technology	27
2.5 Physical characteristics	27
2.6 Seek time	28
2.7 Start/stop times	28
2.8 Power specifications	28
2.8.1 Power consumption	28
2.8.1.1 Typical current profile	30
2.8.2 Conducted noise	30
2.8.3 Voltage tolerance	31
2.8.4 Power management modes	31
2.9 Environmental specifications	32
2.9.1 Ambient temperature	32
2.9.2 Temperature gradient	32
2.9.3 Humidity	32
2.9.3.1 Relative humidity	32
2.9.3.2 Wet bulb temperature	32
2.9.4 Altitude	32
2.9.5 Shock	33
2.9.5.1 Operating shock	33
2.9.5.2 Nonoperating shock	33
2.9.6 Vibration	33
2.9.6.1 Operating vibration	33
2.9.6.2 Nonoperating vibration	33
2.10 Acoustics	34
2.11 Electromagnetic immunity	35
2.12 Reliability	36
2.12.1 Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	36
2.13 Agency certification	36
2.13.1 Safety certification	36
2.13.2 Electromagnetic compatibility	36
2.13.3 FCC verification	37
2.14 Environmental protection	37
2.14.1 European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)	38
2.15 Corrosive environment	38
3.0 Configuring and mounting the drive	39
3.1 Handling and static discharge precautions	39
3.2 Breather filter hole precautions	40
3.3 Jumper settings	41
3.3.1 Master/slave configuration	41
3.3.2 Cable-select option	41
3.3.3 Ultra ATA/100 cable	42
3.4 Drive mounting	42
4.0 ATA interface	45
4.1 ATA interface signals and connector pins	45
4.1.1 Supported ATA commands	46
4.1.2 Identify Device command	48
4.1.3 Set Features command	51
4.1.4 S.M.A.R.T. commands	52
5.0 Seagate Technology support services	53
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