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Maxtor DiamondMax Plus8 20/30/40GB AT 2-1
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