Maxtor Hard Disk Drive Specifications for Models 546106, 53073H4, 52049H3, 51536H2

About this manual

This document provides technical information regarding the installation and use of specific Maxtor hard disk drives. It is intended for OEM engineers and systems integrators, covering product features, component details, and subsystem configurations.

The manual includes detailed product specifications such as drive configuration, performance metrics, physical dimensions, power requirements, and reliability data. Additionally, it describes the AT interface, host software interface registers, command sets, and service policies.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Product Description
• Product Specifications
• Handling and Installation
• AT Interface Description
• Host Software Interface
• Interface Commands
• Service and Support

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What should be done immediately after removing a drive from its shipping container?

The drive must be immediately secured through its mounting holes within a chassis or stored on a padded, grounded, antistatic surface.

How should DC power be switched on to the drive?

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