Maxtor D540X-4G User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Maxtor D540X-4G

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• Product Manual

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• Table of Contents

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• List of Figures

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• Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

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• 1.1 Maxtor Corporation

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• Products

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• Support

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• 1.2 Manual Organization

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• 1.3 Abbreviations

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• 1.4 Conventions

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• Key Words

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• Numbering

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• Signal Conventions

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• Chapter 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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• 2.1 Product Description

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• 2.2 Key Features

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• 2.3 Product Features

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• Functional/Interface

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• Zone Density Recording

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• Read/Write Multiple Mode

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• UltraDMA-Mode 5

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• Multi-word DMA-Mode 2

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• Sector Address Translation

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• Logical Block Addressing

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• Defect Management Zone (DMZ)

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• On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code (ECC)

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• Software ECC Correction

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• Automatic Park and Lock Operation

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• 2.4 Cache Management

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• Buffer Segmentation

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• Read-Ahead Mode

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• Automatic Write Reallocation (AWR)

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• Write Cache Stacking

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• 2.5 Major HDA Components

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• Drive Mechanism

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• Rotary Actuator

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• Read/Write Electronics

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• Read/Write Heads and Media

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• Air Filtration System

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• Microprocessor

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• 2.6 Subsystem Configuration

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• Dual Drive Support

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• Cable Select Option

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• Figure 2-1 PCBA Jumper Location and Configuration

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• 2.7 Cylinder Limitation Jumper Description

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• Chapter 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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• 3.1 Models and Capacities

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• 3.2 Drive Configuration

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• 3.3 Performance Specifications

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• 3.4 Physical Dimensions

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• Figure 3-1 Outline and Mounting Dimensions

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• 3.5 Power Requirements

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• 3.6 Power Mode Definitions

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• Spin-up

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• Seek

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• Read/Write

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• Idle

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• Standby

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• Sleep

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• 3.7 EPA Energy Star Compliance

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• 3.8 Environmental Limits

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• 3.9 Shock and Vibration

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• 3.10 Reliability Specifications

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• Annualized Return Rate

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• Quality Acceptance Rate

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• Start/Stop Cycles

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• Data Reliability

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• Component Design Life

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• 3.11 EMC/EMI

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• 3.11.1 Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions - EMC Compliance

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• 3.11.2 Canadian Emissions Statement

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• 3.12 Safety Regulatory Compliance

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• Chapter 4 HANDLING AND INSTALLATION

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• 4.1 Hard Drive Handling Precautions

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• 4.2 Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)

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• 4.3 Unpacking and Inspection

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• Figure 4-1 Multi-pack Shipping Container

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• Figure 4-2 Single Pack Shipping Container (Option A)

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• Figure 4-3 Single Pack Shipping Container (Option B)

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• 4.4 Repacking

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• 4.5 Physical Installation

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• Chapter 5 ATA BUS INTERFACE AND ATA COMMANDS

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• 5.1 INTRODUCTION

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• 5.2 MECHANICAL INTERFACE

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• 5.2.1 Signal Cable and Connector

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• 5.3 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE

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• 5.3.1 ATA Bus Interface

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• 5.4 REGISTER ADDRESS DECODING

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• 5.5 COMMAND INTERFACE

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• 5.5.1 General Feature Set

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• 5.5.2 Supported Commands

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• Chapter 6 SERVICE AND SUPPORT

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• 6.1 Service Policy

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• No Quibble Service‚

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• Product Support

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• Technical Assistance/Customer Service

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• Appendix A BREAKING THE 137 GIGABYTE STORAGE BARRIER

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• A.1 Breaking the 137 Gigabyte Storage Barrier

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• A.1.1 History

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• A.1.2 Solving the 137 Gigabyte Capacity Barrier

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• A.1.3 How is the Extension Implemented?

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• A.1.4 What Do the Drives Need to Meet the Spec?

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• A.1.5 What Else is Involved?

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• A.1.6 What is the Next Barrier?

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• Appendix A: Terminology

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• Appendix B: Big Numbers

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• Appendix C: Resources

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