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Maxtor D740X-6L 40.0 AT User Manual

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Maxtor D740X-6L 40.0 AT Specifications

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ModelD740X-6L
Storage TypeHDD
Capacity40.0 GB
RPM7200 RPM
Buffer Size2 MB
Average Seek Time8.5 ms
Transfer Rate100 MB/s
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceATA/133

Summary

Before You Begin

Chapter 1 About This Manual

1.1 Audience

Identifies the intended audiences for the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drive product manual.

1.2 Manual Organization

Outlines the structure of the manual, listing its chapters and their topics.

1.3 Terminology and Conventions

Defines terms and explains typographical and naming conventions used in the manual.

Chapter 2 General Description

2.1 Product Overview

Provides a general overview of the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drives and their technology.

2.2 Key Features

Lists the main features of the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drives, including performance and reliability.

2.3 Regulatory Compliance Standards

Details the safety and EMI/EMS compliance standards met by Maxtor's disk drives.

2.4 Hardware Requirements

Specifies the hardware compatibility and requirements for installing the Maxtor D740X-6L drives.

Chapter 3 Installation

3.1 Space Requirements

Details the physical dimensions and space needed for installing the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drive.

3.2 Unpacking Instructions

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely unpacking the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drive.

3.3 Hardware Options

Explains jumper configurations and hardware options for the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drive.

3.4 ATA Bus Adapter

Details how to connect the drive to a system using a motherboard ATA connector or an adapter board.

3.5 Mounting

Covers drive mounting orientation, clearance, and ventilation requirements for installation.

3.6 Combination Connector (J1)

Describes the J1 connector for DC power and ATA bus interface on the drive.

3.7 For Systems with a Motherboard ATA Adapter

Instructions for installing the drive in systems with an onboard ATA connector.

3.8 For Systems with an ATA Adapter Board

Instructions for installing the drive in systems requiring an ATA adapter board.

3.9 Techniques in Drive Configuration

Discusses techniques for drive configuration, including barriers and OS limitations.

3.10 System Startup and Operation

Guides through setting up, partitioning, and formatting the drive for operation.

Chapter 4 Specifications

4.1 Specification Summary

Provides a summary of the physical, electrical, and environmental characteristics of the drives.

4.2 Formatted Capacity

Details the formatted capacity of the Maxtor D740X-6L drives across different models.

4.3 Data Transfer Rates

Specifies the data transfer rates for the Maxtor D740X-6L drives.

4.4 Timing Specifications

Illustrates the timing specifications, including seek times and latency, for the drives.

4.5 Power

Details the power requirements, including voltages and sequencing for the drives.

4.6 Acoustics

Specifies the acoustical characteristics (sound power) of the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drives.

4.7 Mechanical

Lists the mechanical dimensions and form factor specifications for the drives.

4.8 Environmental Conditions

Summarizes the environmental specifications for operating and non-operating conditions.

4.9 Shock and Vibration

Details the shock and vibration specifications for the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drives.

4.10 Handling the Drive

Provides precautions for handling the Maxtor hard disk drive to prevent damage.

4.11 Reliability

Lists reliability metrics such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and component life.

4.12 Electromagnetic Susceptibility

Specifies the drive's susceptibility to electromagnetic fields (E and B fields).

4.13 Spindle Imbalance

Provides the maximum spindle imbalance specification for the drives.

4.14 Disk Errors

Details the error rates for the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drives.

Chapter 5 Basic Principles of Operation

5.1 Maxtor D740X-6L Drive Mechanism

Describes the mechanical components and assembly of the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drive.

5.2 Drive Electronics

Explains the electronic components and their functions within the Maxtor D740X-6L hard disk drive.

5.3 Firmware Features

Details the firmware features of the Maxtor D740X-6L drives, such as disk caching and defect management.

Chapter 6 ATA Bus Interface and ATA Commands

6.1 Introduction

Introduces the ATA/ATAPI-6 interface and commands for Maxtor D740X-6L drives.

6.2 Mechanical Interface

Describes the mechanical aspects of the ATA interface, including connectors and signal cables.

6.3 Electrical Interface

Covers the electrical characteristics of the ATA bus interface and signaling protocols.

6.4 Register Address Decoding

Explains how host systems address command and control registers via the ATA/ATAPI-6 standard.

6.5 Command Interface

Details the command interface, including general feature sets and specific command types.

6.5.1 General Feature Set

Lists mandatory and optional commands within the general feature set for non-packet devices.

6.5.2 Multiword DMA

Describes the support for the Multiword DMA protocol.

6.5.3 Ultra DMA Feature Set

Details the Ultra DMA feature set commands, including READ DMA and WRITE DMA.

6.5.4 Power Management Feature Set

Lists commands related to power management, such as IDLE, SLEEP, and STANDBY.

6.5.5 Security Mode Feature Set

Details commands for the security mode, including password and erase functions.

6.5.6 Self-monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting (SMART) Feature Set

Lists commands for the SMART feature set, covering status, data, and log operations.

6.5.7 Host Protected Area Feature Set

Describes commands for the Host Protected Area feature, including security extensions.

6.5.8 Automatic Acoustic Management Feature Set

Details the Automatic Acoustic Management feature set commands.

6.5.9 IDENTIFY DEVICE Information

Provides detailed information returned by the IDENTIFY DEVICE command.

6.5.10 SET FEATURES Supported Commands

Lists supported subcommands for the SET FEATURES command.

6.5.11 Maxtor Specific Commands

Details Maxtor-specific commands like READ DEFECT LIST and SET CONFIGURATION.

6.5.11.1 READ DEFECT LIST

Explains how to retrieve the drive's defect list using the READ DEFECT LIST command.

6.5.11.2 READ CONFIGURATION

Describes how to display the drive's configuration using the READ CONFIGURATION command.

6.5.11.3 SET CONFIGURATION

Details the SET CONFIGURATION command for changing drive parameters like DisCache.

6.5.11.4 SET CONFIGURATION WITHOUT SAVING TO DISK

Explains the command to set drive configuration without saving changes to disk.

6.5.12 SMART READ ATTRIBUTE THRESHOLDS

Details the SMART READ ATTRIBUTE THRESHOLDS command.

6.5.12.1 SMART RETURN STATUS

Describes the SMART RETURN STATUS command for checking drive reliability.

6.5.12.2 SMART SAVE ATTRIBUTE VALUES

Explains the SMART SAVE ATTRIBUTE VALUES command for saving attribute data.

Glossary

Index

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