Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 60/80/120/160/200GB AT Product Manual

About this manual

The document is a product manual for the Maxtor DiamondMax Plus9 series of hard disk drives with capacities ranging from 60GB to 200GB. It is intended primarily for OEM engineers and systems integrators, though it also serves end users, installers, developers, and distributors.

What's inside

• Introduction
• General Description
• Installation
• Product Specifications
• ATA Bus Interface and ATA Commands
• Service and Support

Frequently asked questions

What precautions must be taken before unpacking or handling the drive?

You must take all proper electro-static discharge (ESD) precautions, including personnel and equipment grounding.

What should you do with the drive immediately after removing it from the shipping container?

You must immediately secure the drive through its mounting holes within a chassis.

How should you connect power to the drive to avoid damage?

You must never switch DC power onto the drive by plugging an electrically live DC source cable into the drive's connector.