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Barracuda 7200.7 Product Manual, Rev. E

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Introduction

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

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Barracuda

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7200.7 model drives:

Barracuda 7200.7 Plus

• ST3160023A

• ST3120026A

• ST380013A

Barracuda 7200.7

• ST3160021A

• ST3120022A

• ST380011A

• ST360014A

• ST340014A

These drives provide the following key features:

• 7,200-RPM spindle speed and 2-Mbyte buffer (8 Mbytes on “Plus” models: ST3160023A, ST3120026A, and

ST380013A) combine for superior desktop performance.

• High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates (up to 100 Mbytes per second) using Ultra DMA mode 5.

• Giant magnetoresistive (GMR) recording heads and EPRML technology, which provide the drives with

increased areal density.

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

• 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.

• The 3D Defense System™, which includes Drive Defense, Data Defense, and Diagnostic Defense, offers

the industry’s most comprehensive protection for disc drives.

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

• Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.

• Support for autodetection of master/slave drives that use cable select (CSEL).