Seagate External 40GB Hard Drive ST940801U2-RK Fascicule

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reflect standard configurations without operating systems or other software.

Drive Specifications 
• 5400 RPM
• 2MB cache (40GB)
• 8MB cache (100GB)
• 5,000 Gs nonoperating

shock resistance

• Whisper quiet: less than 

23 acoustic decibels 

• Horizontal dimensions: 

1" D x 3.7" W x 5" H

• Weight: 10.3 oz

System Requirements
• PC users:

– Microsoft Windows 

XP, Me, 2000, 98SE 

– USB 2.0 port (or USB 1.1

with a third-party power
supply)

• Mac users:

– Mac OS 9.x and 10.2.8 

or higher

– USB 2.0 port (or USB 1.0

with a third-party power
supply)

• Operating systems not 

listed here may provide
device drivers for USB 
mass storage devices 

Package Contains
• 2.5-inch portable external

hard drive

• USB 2.0 cable
• Quick connect guide
• Utilities CD

Exceptional portability and 
performance.

Enjoy easy storage and access of large digital 
music, photos, video, data and multimedia files 
both on-the-desk and on-the-go. 

This 5400-RPM hard drive features a whisper-quiet
SonicSoft™ FDB motor, and delivers 50 percent 
more performance than 4200-RPM drives—with no
increase in power consumption. You get higher speed
while conserving battery life.

Supports speeds up to 480 Mbps, is hot swappable
and powered by the USB bus—there’s no need for
power cords or adapters.

Seagate hard drives are safeguarded by built-in 
self-monitoring technology that continuously checks
your hard drive for data safety and drive performance.
SeaTools™ diagnostic software is included.

Full guarantee covers all parts and labor.

Rely on Seagate for friendly, free technical advice
even after your warranty ends. 

USB 2.0
5400 RPM
2MB Cache (40GB)
8MB Cache (100GB)
2.5-inch Drive
PC or Mac