Product manual

DiamondMax10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB AT 2-1
Chapter 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This chapter summarizes the general functions and key features of the
DiamondMax10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB AT hard disk drives,
as well as the applicable standards and regulations.
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Maxtor’s DiamondMax10 hard disk drives are part of a family of high
performance, 1-inch-high hard disk drives manufactured to meet the
highest product quality standards.
These hard disk drives use nonremovable, 3 1/2-inch hard disks and
are available with the ATA interface.
The DiamondMax10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB AT hard disk
drives feature an embedded hard disk drive controller, and use ATA
commands to optimize system performance. Because the drive manages
media defects and error recovery internally, these operations are fully
transparent to the user.
The innovative design of the Maxtor DiamondMax10 hard disk drives
incorporate leading edge technologies such as Ultra ATA/133, Advanced
Cache Management, Shock Protection System™ (SPS), Data Protection
System (DPS) and Quiet Drive Technology (QDT). These enhanced
technologies enable Maxtor to produce a family of high-performance,
high-reliability drives.
2.2 KEY FEATURES
The DiamondMax10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB AT hard disk
drives include the following key features:
General
• Low profile, 1-inch height
• Industry standard 3 1/2-inch form factor
•Emulation of IBM
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PC AT
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task file register, and all AT fixed disk
commands
• Windows
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NT2000, XP, Server and Media Center Certifications.