Maxtor 10K V - Manual (Page 47)

Maxtor Atlas 10K V 3-23
3.6.3 Mounting
For the best results during performance benchmark testing, it is highly
recommended that the drive be mounted firmly in a system or fixture, rather than
sitting unconstrained on a tabletop. If it is necessary to do early testing of the drive
while it is unconstrained, the drive should rest on a flat, smooth, semi-cushioned
surface (similar to a mousepad). The drive should not be operated on a hard
surface—this avoids performance degradations due to the higher incidence of
recovered errors.
3.6.4 Ventilation
The Maxtor Atlas 10K V hard disk drive may operate with or without a cooling fan
provided that the maximum HDA temperature as measured on the drives’s top
cover does not exceed 131×F (60×C). Drive reliability and warranty will be limited
if the drive is exposed to temperatures greater than 60×C. Figures 3-8 and 3-9 show
airflow recommended for adequate cooling. Clearance from the drive to any other
surface above and below the drive must be a minimum of 1.25mm (1/16 inch).
Maxtor leaves the design and application of cooling and clearance for the disk drive
to the User, but the drive must maintain a case temperature at or below 60×C.
Figure 3-8
Lengthwise Airflow Cooling
Above Unit
Below Unit