DiamondMax 20 40-300GB ATA Product Manual

About this manual

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Maxtor DiamondMax 20 PATA hard drive series, covering capacities ranging from 40GB to 300GB. It details the drive's physical characteristics, interface technology, and environmental specifications.

The manual includes instructions for configuring the drive, such as jumper settings for master/slave or cable select options, and mounting procedures. It also outlines supported ATA commands, including S.M.A.R.T., and provides reliability data like Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

What's inside

• Introduction
• Drive specifications
• Formatted capacity
• Default logical geometry
• Physical characteristics
• Power specifications
• Environmental specifications
• Configuring and mounting the drive
• ATA interface signals
• Maxtor support Services

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity range for the DiamondMax 20 drive?

The drive is available in capacities ranging from 40 to 300GB.

Where is the breather filter hole located on the drive?

Figure 3 in the manual shows the location of the breather filter hole.