PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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EMC/EMI
Radiated Electromagnetic Field Emissions - EMC Compliance
The hard disk drive mechanism is designed as a subassembly for installation into a suitable enclosure and is
therefore not subject to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules (47CFR15) or the Canadian Department of
Communications Radio Interference Regulations. Although not required, the disk mechanism has been
tested within a suitable end-use product and found to comply with Class B limits of the FCC Rules and
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
The CE Marking indicates conformity with the European Union Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) when
the disk mechanism is installed in a typical personal computer. Maxtor recommends that testing and analysis
for EMC compliance be performed with the disk mechanism installed within the user's end-use application.
Canadian Emissions Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian department of communications.
Le present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruit radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux
appareils numeriques de Class B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des communications du Canada.
Radiated Magnetic Field Emissions
Minimum of VDE Class B and MIL-STD-461/462, Method RE01 (stand-alone test configuration).
Radiated Electromagnetic Field Immunity
IEC 801-3, Class 2 compliance.
Radiated Magnetic Field Immunity
Per MIL-STD-461/462, Method RD01(15 Hz to 100 kHz, stand-alone test configuration).
Standard Test Methods
Traditional hard drive specifications are open to incorrect interpretation, but internationally recognized standard
test methods accurately measure how products perform in real-world conditions. These methods have gained
worldwide acceptance since they reflect actual environments, have well-defined test requirements, are easily
understood and provide repeatable results. They objectively demonstrate to our customers the reliable, durable
design of Maxtor hard drives. Each international test specification provides the basic method and condition
information needed for reference by a knowledgeable Test and Qualification Engineer.
Acoustic specifications such as sound pressure are misleading because the test methods used are not controlled
by recognizable standards. The sound pressure measurement itself is the least meaningful indicator of noise
emissions as it relates to the human ear. The specification of sound power, loudness and sharpness are
considered the most accurate acoustic measurement methodologies recognized by the leading acoustic
measurement experts. ISO 7779, sound power, is a repeatable test method providing results reproducible in any
properly equipped acoustic lab.
Safety Regulatory Compliance
All Maxtor DiamondMax™ 2880 drives comply with relevant product safety standards such as CE, CUL, TUV
and UL rules and regulations. As delivered, DiamondMax 2880 hard disk drives are designed for system
integration before they are used.