Maxtor DiamondMax 17 80-160GB AT Hard Disk Drive 2-1
Chapter 2
General Description
This chapter summarizes the general functions and key features of the DiamondMax
17 80-160GB AT hard disk drive, as well as the applicable standards and regulations.
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Maxtor’s DiamondMax17 AT hard disk drives are part of a family of high
performance, 1-inch-high hard disk drives manufactured to meet the highest product
quality standards.These hard disk drives use nonremovable, 3 1/2-inch hard disks and
are available with the ATA interface.
The DiamondMax 17 AT hard disk drive features an embedded hard disk drive
controller, and uses ATA commands to optimize system performance. Because the
drive manages media defects and error recovery internally, these operations are fully
transparent to the user.
The innovative design of the DiamondMax 17 AT hard disk drive incorporates
leading edge technologies with transfer speeds up to 133MB/second, Advanced
Cache Management, Shock Protection System (SPS), Data Protection System (DPS),
Quiet Drive Technology (QDT), and Fly Height Adjust Technology. These
enhanced technologies enable Maxtor to produce a family of high-performance,
high-reliability drives.
