Specifications

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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EMC/EMI
Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions - EMC Compliance
The hard disk drive mechanism is designed as a subassembly for installation into a suitable enclosure and is
therefore not subject to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules (47CFR15) or the Canadian Department of
Communications Radio Interference Regulations. Although not required, the disk mechanism has been tested
within a suitable end-use product and found to comply with Class B limits of the FCC Rules and Regulations of
the Canadian Department of Communications.
The CE Marking indicates conformity with the European Union Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) when the
disk mechanism is installed in a typical personal computer. Maxtor recommends that testing and analysis for EMC
compliance be performed with the disk mechanism installed within the user's end-use application.
Canadian Emissions Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out
in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian department of communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruit radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numeriques de Class B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des
communications du Canada.
Radiated Magnetic Field Emissions
Minimum of VDE Class B and MIL-STD-461/462, Method RE01 (stand-alone test configuration).
Radiated Electromagnetic Field Immunity
IEC 801-3, Class 2 compliance.
Radiated Magnetic Field Immunity
Per MIL-STD-461/462, Method RD01(15 Hz to 100 kHz, stand-alone test configuration).
Standard Test Methods
Traditional hard drive specifications are open to incorrect interpretation, but MIL-STD test methods accurately
measure how products perform in real-world conditions. These methods have gained worldwide acceptance since
they reflect actual environments, have well-defined test requirements, are easily understood and provide repeatable
results. They objectively demonstrate to our customers the reliable, durable design of Maxtor hard drives. Each MIL-
STD specification provides the basic method and condition information needed for reference by a knowledgeable
Test and Qualification Engineer.
Acoustic specifications such as sound pressure are misleading because the test methods used are not controlled by
recognizable standards. The sound pressure measurement itself is the least meaningful indicator of noise emissions as
it relates to the human ear. The specification of sound power, loudness and sharpness are considered the most
accurate acoustic measurement methodologies recognized by the leading acoustic measurement experts. ISO 7779,
sound power, ISO 532B, loudness and sharpness (proposed ANSI standard by Eberhard Zwicker) are repeatable test
methods providing results reproducible in any properly equipped acoustic lab.
Safety Regulatory Compliance
All Maxtor DiamondMax™ 1750 drives comply with relevant product safety standards such as CE, CUL, TUV and
UL rules and regulations. As delivered, DiamondMax 1750 hard disk drives are designed for system integration
before they are used.