Maxtor 54098H8 User manual

DiamondMax®Plus 40
54098H8, 53073H6, 52049H4,
51536H3, 51024H2
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Thank you for your interest in the Maxtor DiamondMax®Plus 40 AT hard disk drives. This manual provides
technical information for OEM engineers and systems integrators regarding the installation and use of DiamondMax
hard drives. Drive repair should be performed only at an authorized repair center. For repair information, contact
the Maxtor Customer Service Center at 800-2MAXTOR or 408-922-2085.
Before unpacking the hard drive, please review Sections 1 through 4.
CAUTION
Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 40 hard drives are precision products. Failure to
follow these precautions and guidelines outlined here may lead to
product failure, damage and invalidation of all warranties.
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1BEFORE unpacking or handling a drive, take all proper electro-static discharge (ESD)
precautions, including personnel and equipment grounding. Stand-alone drives are
sensitive to ESD damage.
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2 BEFORE removing drives from their packing material, allow them to reach room
temperature.
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3During handling, NEVER drop, jar, or bump a drive.
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4Once a drive is removed from the Maxtor shipping container, IMMEDIATELY secure
the drive through its mounting holes within a chassis. Otherwise, store the drive on a
padded, grounded, antistatic surface.
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5 NEVER switch DC power onto the drive by plugging an electrically live DC source cable
into the drive's connector.
NEVER connect a live bus to the drive's interface connector.
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6 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING - For proper operation, the drive must be securely fastened
to a device bay that provides a suitable electrical ground to the drive baseplate.
Please do not remove or cover up Maxtor factory-installed drive labels.
They contain information required should the drive ever need repair.

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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
Section 1Section 1
Section 1Section 1
Section 1— IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Maxtor Corporation 1 - 1
Products 1 - 1
Support 1 - 1
Manual Organization 1 - 1
Abbreviations 1 - 1
Conventions 1 - 2
Key Words 1 - 2
Numbering 1 - 2
Signal Conventions 1 - 2
Section 2Section 2
Section 2Section 2
Section 2 —Product DescriptionProduct Description
Product DescriptionProduct Description
Product Description
The DiamondMax®Plus 40
Product Features 2 - 2
Functional/Interface 2 - 2
Zone Density Recording 2 - 2
Read/Write Multiple Mode 2 - 2
UltraDMA - Mode 4 2 - 2
Multi-word DMA (EISA Type B) - Mode 2 2 - 2
Sector Address Translation 2 - 2
Logical Block Addressing 2 - 3
Defect Management Zone 2 - 3
On-the-Fly Hardware Error Correction Code (ECC) 2 - 3
Software ECC Correction 2 - 3
Automatic Head Park and Lock Operation 2 - 3
Cache Management 2 - 4
Buffer Segmentation 2 - 4
Read-Ahead Mode 2 - 4
Automatic Write Reallocation (AWR) 2 - 4
Write Cache Stacking 2 - 4
Major HDA Components 2 - 5
Drive Mechanism 2 - 5
Rotary Actuator 2 - 5
Read/Write Electronics 2 - 5
Read/Write Heads and Media 2 - 5
Air Filtration System 2 - 5
Microprocessor 2 - 5
Subsystem Configuration 2 - 6
Dual Drive Support 2 - 6
Cable Select Option 2 - 6
Jumper Location/Configuration 2 - 6
Cylinder Limitation 2 - 6

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Section 3Section 3
Section 3Section 3
Section 3 —Product SpecificationsProductSpecifications
ProductSpecificationsProduct Specifications
ProductSpecifications
Models and Capacities 3 - 1
Drive Configuration 3 - 1
Performance Specifications 3 - 1
Physical Dimensions 3 - 2
Power Requirements 3 - 3
Power Mode Definitions 3 - 3
Spin-up 3 - 3
Seek 3 - 3
Read/Write 3 - 3
Idle 3 - 3
Standby 3 - 3
Sleep 3 - 3
EPA Energy Star Compliance 3 - 3
Environmental Limits 3 - 3
Shock and Vibration 3 - 4
Reliability Specifications 3 - 4
Annual Return Rate 3 - 4
Quality Acceptance Rate 3 - 4
Start/Stop Cycles 3 - 4
Data Reliability 3 - 4
Component Design Life 3 - 4
EMC/EMI 3 - 5
EMC Compliance 3 - 5
Canadian Emissions Statement 3 - 5
Safety Regulatory Compliance 3 - 5
Section 4Section 4
Section 4Section 4
Section 4— Handling and InstallationHandling and Installation
Handling and InstallationHandling and Installation
Handling and Installation
Hard Drive Handling Precautions 4 - 1
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) 4 - 1
Unpacking and Inspection 4 - 2
Repacking 4 - 3
Physical Installation 4 - 3
Before You Begin 4 - 4
Please Read 4 - 4
Back up. Protect Your Existing Data 4 - 4
Tools for Installation 4 - 4
System Requirements 4 - 4
Operating System Requirements 4 - 4
Hook up 4 - 4
Boot the System with MaxBlast Plus Diskette 4 - 4
Configure the Drive Jumpers 4 - 4
Installaing 5.25-inch Mounting Brackets 4 - 4
Install Hard Drive in Device Bay 4 - 5
Attach Interface and Power Cables 4 - 5
Start up 4 - 5
Set up 4 - 5

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Section 5Section 5
Section 5Section 5
Section 5— AT Interface DescriptionAT Interface Description
AT Interface DescriptionAT Interface Description
AT Interface Description
Interface Connector 5 - 1
Pin Description Summary 5 - 1
Pin Description Table 5 - 2
PIO Timing 5 - 3
DMA Timing 5 - 4
Ultra DMA Timing Parameters 5 - 5
Section 6Section 6
Section 6Section 6
Section 6— Host Software InterfaceHost Software Interface
Host Software InterfaceHost Software Interface
Host Software Interface
Task File Registers 6 - 1
Data Register 6 - 1
Error Register 6 - 1
Features Register 6 - 1
Sector Count Register 6 - 2
Sector Number Register 6 - 2
Cylinder Number Registers 6 - 2
Device/Head Register 6 - 2
Status Register 6 - 2
Command Register 6 - 3
Read Commands 6 - 3
Write Commands 6 - 3
Mode Set/Check Commands 6 - 3
Power Mode Commands 6 - 3
Initialization Commands 6 - 3
Seek, Format, and Diagnostic Commands 6 - 3
S.M.A.R.T. Commands 6 - 3
Summary 6 - 4
Control Diagnostic Registers 6 - 5
Alternate Status Register 6 - 5
Device Control Register 6 - 5
Digital Input Register 6 - 5
Reset and Interrupt Handling 6 - 6
Section7Section 7
Section7Section 7
Section7—InterfaceCommandsInterfaceCommands
Interface CommandsInterface Commands
Interface Commands
Command Summary 7 - 1
Read Commands 7 - 2
Read Sector(s) 7 - 2
Read Verify Sector(s) 7 - 2
Read Sector Buffer 7 - 2
Read DMA 7 - 3
Read Multiple 7 - 3
Set Multiple 7 - 3
Write Commands 7 - 4
Write Sector(s) 7 - 4

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Write Verify Sector(s) 7 - 4
Write Sector Buffer 7 - 4
Write DMA 7 - 5
Write Multiple 7 - 5
Mode Set/Check Commands 7 - 6
Set Features Mode 7 - 6
Read Native Max Address 7 - 7
Set Max 7 - 7
Set Max Password 7 - 7
Set Max Lock 7 - 7
Set Max Unlock 7 - 7
Set Max Freeze Lock 7 - 7
Power Mode Commands 7 - 8
Standby Immediate 7 - 8
Idle Immediate 7 - 8
Standby 7 - 8
Idle 7 - 8
Check Power Mode 7 - 8
Set Sleep Mode 7 - 8
Default Power-on Condition 7 - 9
Initialization Commands 7 - 10
Identify Drive 7 - 10
Initialize Drive Parameters 7 - 13
Seek, Format, and Diagnostic Commands 7 - 14
S.M.A.R.T. Command Set 7 - 15
Section 8Section 8
Section 8Section 8
Section 8— Service and SupportService and Support
Service and SupportService and Support
Service and Support
Service Policy 8 - 1
No Quibble Service 8 - 1
Support 8 - 1
GlossaryGlossary
GlossaryGlossary
Glossary

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FiguresFigures
FiguresFigures
Figures
Figure Title Page
2 - 1 PCBA Jumper Location and Configuration 2 - 6
3 - 1 Outline and Mounting Dimensions 3 - 2
4 - 1 Multi-pack Shipping Container 4 - 2
4 - 2 Single-pack Shipping Container (Option A) 4 - 3
4 - 3 Single-pack Shipping Container (Option B) 4 - 3
4 - 4 IDE Interface and Power Cabling Detail 4 - 5
5 - 1 Data Connector 5 - 1
5 - 2 PIO Data Transfer to/from Device 5 - 3
5 - 3 Multi-word DMA Data Transfer 5 - 4
5 - 4 Initiating an Ultra DMA Data In Burst 5 - 5
5 - 5 Sustained Ultra DMA Data In Burst 5 - 6
5 - 6 Host Pausing an Ultra DMA Data In Burst 5 - 6
5 - 7 Device Terminating an Ultra DMA Data In Burst 5 - 7
5 - 8 Host Terminating an Ultra DMA Data In Burst 5 - 7
5 - 9 Initiating an Ultra DMA Data Out Burst 5 - 8
5 - 10 Sustained Ultra DMA Data Out Burst 5 - 8
5 - 11 Device Pausing an Ultra DMA Data Out Burst 5 - 9
5 - 12 Host Terminating an Ultra DMA Data Out Burst 5 - 9
5 - 13 Device Terminating an Ultra DMA Data Out Burst 5 - 10

DIAMONDMAX PLUS 40 – INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1
IntroductionIntroduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
MaxtorCorporationMaxtorCorporation
MaxtorCorporationMaxtorCorporation
MaxtorCorporation
Maxtor Corporation has been providing high-quality computer storage products since 1982. Along the way,
we’ve seen many changes in data storage needs. Not long ago, only a handful of specific users needed more than
a couple hundred megabytes of storage. Today, downloading from the Internet and CD-ROMs, multimedia,
networking and advanced office applications are driving storage needs even higher. Even home PC applications
need capacities measured in gigabytes, not megabytes.
ProductsProducts
ProductsProducts
Products
Maxtor’s products meet demanding storage capacity requirements with room to spare. They feature proven
compatibility and reliability. While DiamondMax®Plus 40 is the latest addition to our legacy of high
performance 7,200 RPM desktop hard drives, our DiamondMax®VL 30 series hard drives deliver industry-
leading capacity, reliability and value for entry-level systems and consumer electronics applications.
SupportSupport
SupportSupport
Support
No matter which capacity, all Maxtor hard drives are supported by our commitment to total customer
satisfaction and our No Quibble Service®guarantee. One call – or a visit to our home page on the Internet
(http://www.maxtor.com) – puts you in touch with either technical support or customer service. We’ll
provide you the information you need quickly, accurately and in the form you prefer – a fax, a downloaded
file or a conversation with a representative.
ManualOrganizationManualOrganization
ManualOrganizationManualOrganization
ManualOrganization
This hard disk drive reference manual is organized in the following method:
❏Section 1 – Introduction
❏Section 2 – Description
❏Section 3 – Specifications
❏Section 4 – Installation
❏Section 5 – AT Interface
❏Section 6 – Host Software Interface
❏Section 7 – Interface Commands
❏Section 8 – Service and Support
❏Appendix – Glossary
AbbreviationsAbbreviations
AbbreviationsAbbreviations
Abbreviations
ABB RV DESC RIPTION ABB RV DESC RIPTION
ATA AT attachment MB megabyte
bpi bits per inch Mbits/sec megabits per second
CHS cylinder - head - sector MB/sec megabytes per second
db de ci b e ls M Hz me gah er tz
d B A d ec ibe ls, A we i ghted ms mi ll is eco nd
DMA direct memory access MSB most significant bit
ECC error correction code mV millivolts
fci fl ux cha nges pe r i nch ns n ano se co nds
G ac cel er a ti o n P IO pr ogr amme d i np ut/ou tp ut
GB gigabyte RPM revolutions per minute
Hz hertz tpi tracks per inch
KB kilobyte UDMA ultra direct memory access
LBA logical block address(ing) µsec microsecond
L SB l ea st si gni fi cant bi t V vo lts
mA milliamperes W watts

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ConventionsConventions
ConventionsConventions
Conventions
If there is a conflict between text and tables, the table shall be accepted as being correct.
Key WordsKey Words
Key WordsKey Words
Key Words
The names of abbreviations, commands, fields and acronyms used as signal names are in all uppercase type
(e.g., IDENTIFY DRIVE). Fields containing only one bit are usually referred to as the “name” bit instead of
the “name” field.
Names of drive registers begin with a capital letter (e.g., Cylinder High register).
NumberingNumbering
NumberingNumbering
Numbering
Numbers that are not followed by a lowercase “b” or “h” are decimal values. Numbers that are followed by
a lowercase “b” (e.g., 01b) are binary values. Numbers that are followed by a lowercase “h” (e.g., 3Ah) are
hexadecimal values.
Signal ConventionsSignal Conventions
Signal ConventionsSignal Conventions
Signal Conventions
Signal names are shown in all uppercase type.
All signals are either high active or low active signals. A dash character (-) at the end of a signal name
indicates that the signal is low active. A low active signal is true when it is below ViL and is false when it is
above ViH. A signal without a dash at the end indicates that the signal is high active. A high active signal is
true when it is above ViH and is false when it is below ViL.
When a signal is asserted, it means the signal is driven by an active circuit to its true state.
When a signal is negated, it means the signal is driven by an active circuit to its false state.
When a signal is released, it means the signal is not actively driven to any state. Some signals have bias
circuitry that pull the signal to either a true or false state when no signal driver is actively asserting or negating
the signal. These instances are noted under the description of the signal.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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SECTION 2
ProductProduct
ProductProduct
Product DescriptionDescription
DescriptionDescription
Description
Maxtor DiamondMax®Plus 40 AT disk drives are 1-inch high, 3.5-inch diameter random access storage devices
which incorporate an on-board ATA-5/Ultra DMA 100 controller. High capacity is achieved by a balanced
combination of high areal recording density and the latest data encoding and servo techniques.
Maxtor's latest advancements in electronic packaging and integration methods have lowered the drive's power
consumption and increased its reliability. Advanced giant magneto-resistive read/write heads and a state-of-the-art
head/disk assembly - using an integrated motor/spindle design - allow up to four disks in a 3.5-inch package.
Exceptionally high data transfer rates, 7,200 RPM spin speed and < 9.0 ms access times make these performance
series disk drives especially well-suited to high-end desktop and server applications.
DiamondMaxPlus 40Key FeaturesDiamondMaxPlus 40Key Features
DiamondMaxPlus 40Key FeaturesDiamondMaxPlus 40Key Features
DiamondMaxPlus 40Key Features
ANSI ATA-5 compliant PIO Mode 4 interface (Enhanced IDE)
Supports Ultra DMA Mode 4 for up to 100 MB/sec data transfers
2 MB buffer with multi-adaptive cache manager
7,200 RPM spin speed
< 9.0 ms seek time
Zone density and I.D.-less recording
Outstanding shock resistance at 250 Gs
High durability with 50K contact start/stop cycles
Advanced multi-burst on-the-fly Error Correction Code (ECC)
Extended data integrity with ECC protected data and fault tolerant servo synchronization fields
Supports EPA Energy Star Standards (Green PC Friendly) with ATA powering savings commands
Auto park and lock actuator mechanism
Low power consumption
S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Note: Maxtor defines one megabyte as 10
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or one million bytes and one gigabyte as 10
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or one billion bytes.