Product manual

2.0 Hardware and interface
The Medalist Pro drives use an UltraSCSI interface. The ST52160N
consists of an 8-bit bidirectional data bus. The ST52160WC consists of
a 16-bit bidirectional data bus. The interface supports multiple initiators,
disconnect and reconnect, self-configuring host software and logical
block addressing.
The UltraSCSI interface uses a singled-ended driver/receiver configura-
tion that uses asynchronous or synchronous communication protocols.
The ST52160N supports asynchronous transfer rates up to 10 Mbytes
per second and synchronous transfer rates up to 20.0 Mbytes per
second. The ST52160WC supports asynchronous transfer rates up to
20 Mbytes per second and synchronous transfer rates up to 40 Mbytes
per second.
2.1 SCSI-3 compatibility
The drive interface is described in the Seagate SCSI-2 /SCSI-3 Interface
Manual, publication number 77738479. The drives comply with the
mandatory subset of the ANSI SCSI-2 Interface. The Fast SCSI-3
interface is based on the ANSI Small Computer System Interface-2
(SCSI-2), document number ANSI X3.131-1994.
2.2 Handling and static-discharge precautions
The drive has static-sensitive devices. Avoid damaging the drive and
these devices by observing the following standard handling and static-
discharge precautions:
• Keep the drive in its static-shielded bag until you are ready to complete
the installation. Do not attach any cables to the drive while it is in its
static-shielded bag.
• Before handling the drive, put on a grounded wrist strap, or ground
yourself frequently by touching the metal chassis of a computer that
is plugged into a grounded outlet. Wear a grounded wrist strap
throughout the entire installation procedure.
Wool and synthetic clothes, carpets, plastics and Styrofoam contrib-
utes to electrostatic buildup. Static discharge may damage sensitive
components in your drive and computer.
• Handle the drive by its edges or frame only.
• The drive is extremely fragile—handle it with care. Do not press down
on the drive’s top cover.
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