Maxtor Computer Drive - Manual (Page 13)

General Description
Maxtor DiamondMax 8S 40GB SATA 2-1
Chapter 2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Maxtor drive leadership continues with the DiamondMax 8S 40GB Serial ATA drive
- a single head, 7200RPM product. The DiamondMax 8S 40GB Serial ATA drives
combine performance and value with the Serial ATA interface making a perfect
choice for entry level consumers and commercial/business desktop systems
transitioning to the new interface.
The Serial ATA interface provides the fastest desktop interface with maximum data
transfer rates of 1.5 Gb/s and additional features.
• Native Command Queuing to improve performance
• MHX Dual Processor Architecture maximizes the performance potential of
Serial ATA
Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motors minimize drive acoustics, allowing the drive to
operate with low sound output. DiamondMax 8S 40GB Serial ATA is designed for
higher reliability. The drive’s inner diameter load/unload ramp locks the recording
head into a protective carrier to cradle the head during shipment and any other time
the drive is not in operation.
DiamondMax 8S 40GB Serial ATA drive delivers high reliability and data integrity
and is enhanced using Maxtor developed Shock Protection System (SPS) and Data
Protection System (DPS). SPS and DPS give the user enhanced protection against
both operating and non-operating shock and verify essential functions in seconds to
minimize costly drive returns.
• Serial ATA, 1.5 Gb/s
• Native Command Queuing to improve performance
• MHX Dual Processor Architecture maximizes the performance potential of
Serial ATA
• No need to add or remove jumpers for simplified system configurations
• Supports today’s entry capacity - 40GB
• Leading mainstream performance from 7200RPM rotation speed
• FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) motor for quiet operation
• Low height to improve airflow and cooling