Maxtor DiamondMax Plus8 20 User manual

DiamondMax Plus8 20/30/40GB AT
Product Manual
May 13, 2005
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Part Number: 000001876

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DiamondMax Plus 8 model numbers 6EXXXL0 do not meet these initiatives.
PATENTS
These products are covered by or licensed under one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
4,419,701; 4, 538,193 4,625,109; 4,639,798; 4,647,769; 4,647,997; 4,661,696; 4,669,004; 4,675,652;
4,703,176; 4,730,321; 4,772,974; 4,783,705; 4,819,153; 4,882,671; 4,920,442; 4,920,434; 4,982,296;
5,005,089; 5,027,241; 5,031,061; 5,084,791; 5,119,254; 5,160,865; 5,170,229; 5,177,771; Other U.S. and
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Before You Begin: Thank you for your interest in Maxtor hard disk drives. This manual provides technical
information for OEM engineers and systems integrators regarding the installation and use of Maxtor hard
drives. Drive repair should be performed only at an authorized repair center. For repair information, contact
the Maxtor Product Support Center at 1-800-2MAXTOR.
CAUTION: Maxtor 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.
1BEFORE unpacking or handling a drive, take all proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precau-
tions, including personnel and equipment grounding. Stand-alone drives are sensitive to
1 electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
2BEFORE removing drives from their packing material, allow them to reach room temperature.
3 During handling, NEVER drop, jar, or bump a drive.
4 Once 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.
5NEVER 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.
6ELECTRICAL GROUNDING - For proper operation, the drive must be securely fastened to
a device bay that provides a suitable electrical ground to the drive baseplate.

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mation, contact the Maxtor Customer Service Center at 800-2MAXTOR or 1-303-678-2015.
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Table of Content
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 MAXTOR CORPORATION................................................................. 1-1
1.2 AUDIENCE ..................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 MANUAL ORGANIZATION.................................................................1-2
1.4 TERMINOLOGY AND CONVENTIONS................................................. 1-2
1.5 REFERENCES.................................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.................................................................. 2-1
2.2 KEY FEATURES .............................................................................. 2-1
2.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STANDARDS ........................................ 2-3
2.4 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 MODELS AND CAPACITIES.............................................................. 3-1
3.2 DRIVE CONFIGURATION .................................................................. 3-1
3.3 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 3-2
3.4 PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS .................................................................. 3-2
3.5 POWER REQUIREMENTS.................................................................. 3-3
3.6 POWER MODE DEFINITIONS ............................................................ 3-3
3.7 EPA ENERGY STAR COMPLIANCE .................................................... 3-3
3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS ................................................................ 3-4
3.9 SHOCK AND VIBRATION ................................................................. 3-5
3.10 RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 3-6
3.11 EMC/EMI ...................................................................................... 3-7
3.11.1 RADIATED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD EMISSIONS - EMC COMPLI-
ANCE......................................................................................3-7
3.11.2 CANADIAN EMISSIONS STATEMENT .......................................3-7
3.12 SAFETY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE .............................................. 3-7
3.13 RoHS COMPLIANCE ........................................................................3-7

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Chapter 4
INSTALLATION
4.1 SPACE REQUIREMENTS................................................................... 4-1
4.2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................ 4-2
4.3 HARDWARE OPTIONS ..................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1 CABLE SELECT (CS) JUMPER ....................................................4-6
4.3.2 DRIVE SELECT (DS) JUMPER ....................................................4-7
4.3.3 MASTER JUMPER CONFIGURATION ..........................................4-7
4.3.4 JUMPER PARKING (PK) POSITION .............................................4-7
4.3.5 ALTERNATE CAPACITY (AC) ....................................................4-8
4.4 ATA BUS ADAPTER ........................................................................ 4-9
4.4.1 40-PIN ATA BUS CONNECTOR ..................................................4-9
4.4.2 ADAPTER BOARD ....................................................................4-9
4.5 MOUNTING .................................................................................. 4-10
4.5.1 ORIENTATION .......................................................................4-10
4.5.2 CLEARANCE .........................................................................4-12
4.5.3 VENTILATION ........................................................................4-12
4.6 COMBINATION CONNECTOR (J1)................................................... 4-12
4.6.1 DC POWER (J1, SECTION A) ...................................................4-13
4.6.2 EXTERNAL DRIVE ACTIVITY LED .............................................4-13
4.6.3 ATA BUS INTERFACE CONNECTOR (J1, SECTION C) ................4-13
4.7 FOR SYSTEMS WITH A MOTHERBOARD ATA ADAPTER................... 4-14
4.8 FOR SYSTEMS WITH AN ATA ADAPTER BOARD ............................. 4-14
4.8.1 ADAPTER BOARD INSTALLATION ...........................................4-14
4.9 TECHNIQUES IN DRIVE CONFIGURATION........................................ 4-17
4.9.1 THE 528-MEGABYTES BARRIER ..............................................4-17
4.9.2 THE 8.4-GIGABYTES BARRIER ................................................4-17
4.9.3 OPERATING SYSTEM LIMITATIONS .........................................4-18
4.10 SYSTEM STARTUP AND OPERATION ............................................ 4-18
Chapter 5
ATA BUS INTERFACE AND ATA COMMANDS
5.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 5-1
5.2 MECHANICAL INTERFACE ............................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 SIGNAL CABLE AND CONNECTOR .............................................5-1
5.3 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ................................................................. 5-1
5.3.1 ATA BUS INTERFACE ...............................................................5-1
5.4 REGISTER ADDRESS DECODING ...................................................... 5-2
5.5 COMMAND INTERFACE................................................................... 5-2
5.5.1 GENERAL FEATURE SET ...........................................................5-2
5.5.2 SUPPORTED COMMANDS ........................................................5-2

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Chapter 6
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
6.1 PRODUCT SUPPORT/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CUSTOMER SERVICE. 6-1
Glossary................................................................................................G-1

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List of Figures
Figure 4-1 Mechanical Dimensions...........................................................4-1
Figure 4-2 Single-Pack Shipping Container ..............................................4-3
Figure 4-3 25-Pack Shipping Container ...................................................4-4
Figure 4-4 Jumper Locations on the Interface Connector ..........................4-5
Figure 4-5 AT Connector and Jumper Location ........................................4-8
Figure 4-6 Mounting Screw Clearance .....................................................4-9
Figure 4-7 Mounting Dimensions ......................................................... 4-10
Figure 4-8 J1 DC Power and ATA Bus Combination Connector ................4-11
Figure 4-9 Drive Power Supply and ATA Bus Interface Cables ................. 4-14
Figure 4-10 Completing the Drive Installation ..........................................4-15

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List of Tables
Table 4-1 AT Jumper Option.........................................................................4-6
Table 4-2 J1 Power Connector, Section A..... .................................................4-12
Table 4-3 Logical Addressing Form.................................................................4-19
Table 5-1 Supported Commands.................................................................... 5-2
Table 5-2 Identfy Drive Command Parameters.....................................................5-5

Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 8 20/30/40GB AT 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Maxtor Corporation
Maxtor corporation is one of the world’s largest suppliers of hard disk
drive products-products that help store the digital world for millions of
users. Maxtor products serve a range of markets, including personal and
entertainment, small office/home office, mid-sized business and
enterprise
Products
Maxtor storage products include drives and accessories for PC’s,
workstations, RAID products, enterprise applications, enterprise servers,
high-end systems, consumer electronics and personal storage.
Support
Maxtor provides a variety of consumer support options, all designed to
make sure the user gets fast, helpful, accurate information to help resolve
any difficulties. These options include a broad, searchable knowledge
base of FAQ’s, product manuals, installation guides, information on
previously resolved problems, software downloads, and contact by
phone or E-mail with a support person. For more information, visit
www.maxtor.com/en/support.
1.2 Audience
The DiamondMax Plus 8 20/30/40GB AT product manual is intended for
several audiences. These audiences include: the end user, installer,
developer, consumer electronics and personal computer original
equipment manufacturer (CE/PC,OEM), and distributor. The manual
provides information about installation, principles of operation, interface
command implementation, and maintenance.

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1.3 MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual is organized into the following chapters:
• Chapter 1 – Introduction
• Chapter 2 – Product Description
• Chapter 3 – Product Specifications
• Chapter 4 – Installation
• Chapter 5 – ATA Bus Interface and ATA Commands
• Chapter 6 – Service and Support
• Glossary
1.4 TERMINOLOGY AND CONVENTIONS
In the Glossary at the back of this manual, you can find definitions for many of the
terms used in this manual. In addition, the following abbreviations are used in this
manual:
• ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
• ATA advanced technology attachment
• bpi bits per inch
• DA Double Amplitude (represents ph-pk shaker displacement)
• dB decibels
• dBA decibels, A weighted
• DPS Data Protection System
• SPS Shock Protection System
• ECC error correcting code
• Kfci thousands of flux changes per inch
•Hz hertz
•KB kilobytes
• LSB least significant bit
• mA milliamperes
• MB megabytes (1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes when referring to disk
transfer rates or storage capacities and 1,048,576 bytes in all
other cases)
• Mb/s megabits per second

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• MB/s megabytes per second
• MHz megahertz
• ms milliseconds
• MSB most significant bit
• mV millivolts
• ns nanoseconds
• tpi tracks per inch
• µs microseconds
•V volts
The typographical and naming conventions used in this manual are listed below.
Conventions that are unique to a specific table appear in the notes that follow that
table.
Typographical Conventions:
•Names of Bits: Bit names are presented in initial capitals. An example
is the Host Software Reset bit.
•Commands: Interface commands are listed in all capitals. An example
is WRITE LONG.
•Register Names: Registers are given in this manual with initial capitals.
An example is the Alternate Status Register.
•Parameters: Parameters are given as initial capitals when spelled out,
and are given as all capitals when abbreviated. Examples are Prefetch
Enable (PE), and Cache Enable (CE).
•Hexadecimal Notation: The hexadecimal notation is given in 9-point
subscript form. An example is 30H.
•Signal Negation: A signal name that is defined as active low is listed
with a minus sign following the signal. An example is RD–.
•Messages: A message that is sent from the drive to the host is listed in
all capitals. An example is ILLEGAL COMMAND.
Naming Conventions:
•Host: In general, the system in which the drive resides is referred to as
the host.
•Computer Voice: This refers to items you type at the computer
keyboard. These items are listed in 10-point, all capitals, Courier font.
An example is FORMAT C:/S.

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1.5 REFERENCE
For additional information about the ATA interface, refer to the latest revision of the
draft standard on the internet at http://www.t13/ using the link under “1410DAT
Attachment - 6 with Packet Interface (ATA/ATAPI - 6).”

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Chapter 2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Maxtor drive leadership continues wit the DiamondMax Plus 8 drive - the first single-
head, single platter, 7200RPM product. DiamondMax Plus 8 drives combine
performance and value making a perfect choice for mainstream consumer or
commercial/business desktop users.
DiamondMax Plus 8 drives use the Ultra ATA/133 interface, the fastest desktop
interface with maximum data transfer rates of 133MB/second.
Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motors minimize drive acoustics, allowing the drive to
operate with low sound output. DiamondMax Plus 8 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 Plus 8 drives deliver high reliability and data integrity 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.
• Supports today’s favorite capacity - 40GB
• Leading mainstream performance from 7200RPM rotation speed
• ATA/133 the fastest and latest IDE interface
• FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) motor for quiet operation
• Low height to improve airflow and cooling
• Low weight to reduce shipping costs
• Improved reliability with:
~ Shock Protection System
~ Data Protection System

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2.2 KEY FEATURES
The DiamondMax Plus 8 20/30/40GB AT hard disk drives include the following key
features:
General
• Formatted storage capacity of 20.0, 30.0 and 40.0 GB
• Low profile, 17 mm high
• 7200 RPM spin speed
• Industry standard 3 1/2-inch form factor
• Emulation of IBM®PC AT®task file register, and all AT fixed disk commands
• Windows NT and 9X Certification
Performance
• 10.0 ms seek time
• Average rotational latency of 4.17ms
• New Ultra ATA interface with Maxtor-patented Ultra ATA/133 protocol
supporting burst data transfer rates of 133MB/s.
• 2 MB buffer with 1.9MB (approximate) Advance Cache Management (ACM).
• Advanced Multi-burst ECC on-the-fly
• Support of all standard ATA data transfer modes with PIO mode 4 and
multiword DMA mode 2, and Ultra DMA modes 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Reliability
• 57 Byte Reed-Soloman ECC with up to 54 Byte correction capability.
• S.M.A.R.T. 4 (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology)
• Auto Park and Lock actuator mechanism
• Transparent media defect mapping
• High durability with 100,000 cycles for reliable load/unload function
• High performance, in-line defective sector skipping
• Reassignment of defective sectors discovered in the field, without reformatting
• Shock Protection System to reduce handling induced failures
• Data Protection System to verify drive integrity
• Quiet Drive Technology (QDT)

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Versatility
• Power saving modes
• Downloadable firmware
• Cable select feature
• Ability to daisy-chain two drives on the interface
2.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Maxtor Corporation’s disk drive products meet all domestic and international product
safety regulatory compliance requirements. Maxtor’s disk drive products conform to
the following specifically marked Product Safety Standards:
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 1950. This certificate is a
category certification pertaining to all 3.5-inch series drives models.
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard C.22.2 No. 1950. This
certificate is a category certification pertaining to all 3.5-inch series
drives models.
• TUV Rheinland Standard EN60 950. This certificate is a category
certification pertaining to all 3.5-inch series drives models.
Product EMI/EMS Qualifications:
• CE Mark authorization is granted by TUV Rheinland in compliance
with our qualifying under EN 55022:1994 and EN 50082-1:1997.
• C-Tick Mark is an Australian authorization marked noted on Maxtor’s
disk drive products. The mark proves conformity to the regulatory
compliance document AS/NZS 3548: 1995 and BS EN 55022: 1995.
• Maxtor’s disk drives are designed as a separate subassembly that conforms to the
FCC Rules for Radiated and Conducted emissions, Part 15 Subpart J; Class B
when installed in a given computer system.
• Approval from Taiwan BSMI. Number: 3892A638
2.4 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 8 hard disk drives are compatible with the IBM PC
AT, and other computers that are compatible with the IBM PC AT. It connects to
the PC either by means of a third-party IDE-compatible adapter board, or by plugging
a cable from the drive directly into a PC motherboard that supplies an ATA interface.

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Chapter 3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Models and Capacities
3.2 Drive Configuration
MODELS NUMBERS
Non-RoHS Compliant
RoHS Compliant* 6E020L0
-
6E030L0
-
6E040L0
6K040L0*
Formatted Capacity (GB LBA Mode) 20GB 30GB 40GB
GB means 1 billion bytes.
Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
* Complies with European Union Directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(Section 3.13)
MODELS 20GB 30GB 40GB
Data Surfaces/Number of Heads 1 1 1
NumberofDisks 111
Sectors per Drive (max LBA) 40,718,160 60,058,656 80,293,248
Integrated Interface Maxtor Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-5/ATA-6)
Recording Method PRML
Servo Type Embedded
Number of Servo Sectors 180
Data Zones per Surface 16
Data Sectors per Track (ID/OD) 450/720, 612/990, 720/1140
Areal Density (Gbits/in2max, ID/OD) 33.9/25.6, 46.6/36.1, 63.2/49.7

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Flux Density (kfci, ID/OD) OD=352/496/583
ID = 465/639/743
Recording Density (kbpi, ID/OD) ID = 446/613/713
OD = 338/476/560
Track Density (ktpi) 75.9/75.9/88.7
MODELS 20GB 30GB 40GB

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3.3 Performance Specifications
3.4 Physical Dimensions
MODELS 20GB 30GB 40GB
Seek Times (typical read, ms)
Track-to-Track 0.8
Average (normal seek) ≤10.0
Full Stroke (normal seek) ≤18.0
Average Latency (ms) 4.17
Controller Overhead (ms) <0.3
Rotation Speed (RPM ±0.1%) 7200
Data Transfer Speed (MByte/sec max)
To/From Interface
(Maxtor Ultra ATA/133, up to) 133
To/From Media (ID/OD up to nn.n, where
nn.n is the maximum transfer rate possible)
ID = 290/399/463
OD = 454/636/738
Sustained (ID/OD up to nn.n, where nn.n is
the maximum transfer rate possible)
ID = 23.9/32.5/38.2
OD = 38.2/52.6/60.5
Data Buffer Size (MB)/Type 2/SDRAM
Drive Ready Time (typical sec) <5.0
PARAMETER VALUE
Height (maximum in mm) 17.5
Width (typical mm) 101.6
Length (maximum in mm) 146.1
Weight (maximum in grams) ≤510

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3.5 Power Requirements
3.6 Power Mode Definitions
Spin-up
The drive is spinning up following initial application of power and has
not yet reached full speed.
Seek
A random access operation by the drive.
Read/Write
Data is being read from or written to the drive.
Idle
The drive is spinning, the actuator is parked and powered off and all
other circuitry is powered on.
The drive is capable of responding to read commands within 40 ms.
Standby
The motor is not spinning. The drive will leave this mode upon receipt
of a command that requires disk access. The time-out value for this
mode is programmable. The buffer is active to accept write data.
Sleep
This is the lowest power state – with the interface set to inactive. A
software or hardware reset is required to return the drive to the Standby
state.
3.7 EPA Energy Star Compliance
Maxtor Corporation supports the goals of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s Energy Star program to reduce the electrical power
consumption of computer equipment.
MODE 12V (MA) 5V (MA) POWER (W)
Spin-up (peak) 1554.20 756.04 22.43
Seek 440.42 562.13 8.10
Read/Write 489.99 442.42 8.09
Idle 380.57 396.41 7.27
Standby 34.35 65.83 0.75
Sleep 34.25 65.77 0.75