Datasheet

Barracuda 7200.9 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. F

1.0 Introduction

This manual describes the functional, mechanical and interface specifications for the following Seagate

Barracuda

7200.9 Serial ATA model drives:

These drives provide the following key features:

• 7,200 RPM spindle speed.

• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 300 Mbytes per second).

• Tunneling Magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads provide the drives with increased areal density.

• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.

• Native Command Queueing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.

• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.

• Quiet operation.

• 350 Gs nonoperating shock.

• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.

• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.

• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.

ST3500841AS ST3320633AS ST3200827AS ST3120213AS

ST3500641AS ST3300822AS ST3160812AS ST3802110AS

ST3400833AS ST3300622AS ST3160212AS ST3808110AS

ST3400633AS ST3250824AS ST3120813AS ST3402111AS

ST3320833AS ST3250624AS