Maxtor DiamondMax 10 80/100/120/160/200/250/300GB PATA Product Manual

About this manual

This document serves as a product manual for the Maxtor DiamondMax 10 series of PATA hard disk drives, specifically covering models with capacities ranging from 80GB to 300GB. It is intended for OEM engineers and systems integrators, offering technical guidance on installation procedures, hardware requirements, and ATA bus interface configurations. The manual emphasizes safety precautions, such as electrostatic discharge (ESD) handling and proper grounding, to ensure product reliability and warranty validity.

What's inside

• Introduction
• General Description
• Installation
• Product Specifications
• ATA Bus Interface and ATA Commands
• Service and Support
• Breaking the 137 Gigabyte Storage Barrier

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Who is the intended audience for this manual?

This manual provides technical information for OEM engineers and systems integrators regarding the installation and use of Maxtor hard drives.

Where should drive repair be performed?

Drive repair should be performed only at an authorized repair center.

What precautions must be taken before unpacking a drive?

Before unpacking or handling a drive, take all proper electro-static discharge (ESD) precautions, including personnel and equipment grounding.