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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. • Tunneling magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, which 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. • 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). DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual, Rev. B 1

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DiamondMax 21 PATA Product Manual, Rev. B
1
1.0
Introduction
This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Maxtor
®
DiamondMax
®
21 PATA model drives:
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.
Tunneling magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, which 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.
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).
STM3320820A
STM3250620A
STM3200820A
STM380215A
STM3300620A
STM3250820A
STM3160215A