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Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 40 Hard Disk Drive User Manual
The document is a product reference manual for the Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 40 series of AT hard disk drives. It contains detailed technical information intended for OEM engineers and systems integrators, covering installation procedures, interface descriptions, host software interfaces, and specific drive commands.
Key sections include product specifications such as capacity models (51024H2 to 54098H8), physical dimensions, power requirements, and reliability data. The manual also details the AT Interface Description with pin definitions and timing parameters for PIO, DMA, and UltraDMA modes, along with a comprehensive list of interface commands including S.M.A.R.T., seek, format, and diagnostic operations.
Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 40 specifications
| Interface | IDE (ATA) |
|---|---|
| Form Factors | 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch |
| Service Policy | No Quibble Service |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How should the drive be stored after removal from the shipping container?
Immediately secure the drive through its mounting holes within a chassis or store it on a padded, grounded, antistatic surface.
Where can repair information be found?
Drive repair should be performed only at an authorized repair center by contacting the Maxtor Customer Service Center.
Who is this manual intended for?
This manual provides technical information for OEM engineers and systems integrators regarding the installation and use of DiamondMax hard drives.
Where should drive repair be performed?
Drive repair should only be performed at an authorized repair center.