Maxtor 10K V - Manual (Page 20)

Maxtor Atlas 10K V 2-1
Chapter 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This chapter summarizes the general functions and key features of the Maxtor
Atlas 10K V family of hard disk drives, as well as the applicable standards and
regulations.
2.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Maxtor Atlas 10K V 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. There are currently three models in the Maxtor Atlas 10K V series, with
capacities of 73.5, 147.1, and 300 gigabytes (GB). These hard disk drives use
nonremovable, 84 mm diameter hard disks and are available with the following SCSI
configurations:
• Ultra320 SCSI, Ultra2, Ultra SCSI 68-pin Wide (16-bit)
• Ultra320 SCSI, Ultra2, Ultra SCSI 80-pin SCA-2 (16-bit)
The Maxtor Atlas 10K V hard disk drives feature an embedded SCSI drive controller
and use SCSI 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 Maxtor Atlas 10K V hard disk drives enables Maxtor to
produce a family of low-cost, high-reliability drives.
2.2 KEY FEATURES
The Maxtor Atlas 10K V hard disk drive includes the following key features:
General
• Formatted storage capacity of 73.5 GB (1 disk, 2 heads), 147.1 GB (2 disks,
4 heads), and 300 GB (4 disks, 8 heads)
• Low profile, 1-inch height
• Industry standard 3 1/2-inch form factor
• Embedded SCSI controller