IBM DTCA-23240 - Travelstar 3.2 GB Hard Drive, Specifications

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7.0 General
7.1 Introduction
This specification describes the host interface of DTCA-2xxxx.
The interface conforms to the Working Document of Information technology - AT Attachment-3 Interface
(ATA-3) Revision 6 dated on October 26, 1995. with certain limitations described in 8.0, “Deviations From
Standard” on page 59.
DTCA-2xxxx support following new functions included by ATA-3 standard.
Security Mode Feature Set
S.M.A.R.T.(Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) Function
DTCA-2xxxx support following functions as Vendor Specific Function.
Format Unit Function
Protected Area Function
7.2 Terminology
Device Device indicates DTCA-2xxxx.
Host Host indicates the system that the device is attached to.
First Command The command which is executed first right after power on reset or hard reset when
the initial power mode at power on is Standby mode.
INTRQ Interrupt request (Device or Host)
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