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Usage: Quantum Atlas™ 10K III 18GB SCSI Hard Disk Drive User’

s Guide

  

Running Windows Disk Defragmenter

 

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Backing Up Data Files

 

 

Running Windows Disk Defragmenter

  

Dell recommends that you run Microsoft

s Disk Defragmenter at least every other month. This utility reorganizes the contents of your hard disk drive 

for more efficient file access, increasing the speed of drive operations and extending the life of your drive. Refer to your Windows documentation 
for instructions on running Disk Defragmenter.

 

 

Backing Up Data Files

  

To avoid data loss, regularly back up the data files on the hard disk drive. Dell recommends that you back up the hard disk drive at least once a 
week, with a daily backup of those files that have been changed.

  

 

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NOTE: In case of warranty replacement of your hard disk drive, you receive a blank, formatted drive from Dell. It is your responsibility 
to reinstall application programs and restore data files.

 

Summary of Contents for Atlas 10K III

Page 1: ...A and other countries Capacity for the Extraordinary Quantum Atlas AutoRead AutoWrite DisCache and WriteCache are trademarks of Quantum Corporation Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks and DellWare i...

Page 2: ...e Computer SCSI Interface Your Quantum Atlas 10K III SCSI hard disk drive will come pre installed in the Dell system Figure 1 below is shown for your reference If you plan to upgrade your system with...

Page 3: ...exceptional head positioning accuracy and long life l Quiet Drive Technology QDT for lower acoustic noise while seeking Performance l Average seek time of less than 4 5ms for reads l 10 000 RPM rotati...

Page 4: ...drive reliability l Shock Protection System II SPS II protects the drive against specific types of handling events that could cause damage to the drive Versatility l Downloadable firmware l Plug and P...

Page 5: ...ce Single Ended Install a jumper across pin pair SE to operate the disk drive as a single ended device Remove the jumper for LVD operation and monitoring of the DIFFSENS signal No Connection The Quant...

Page 6: ...granted by TUV Rheinland in compliance with our qualifying under EN 55022 1994 and EN 50082 1 1997 l C Tick Mark is an Australian authorization mark noted on Quantum s disk drive products The mark not...

Page 7: ...al size of drives supported SCSI ID of the Drive Default is SCSI ID 0 Verify that there are no SCSI ID conflicts with other SCSI devices SCSI Interface The SCSI interface is 80 pin SCA 2 Termination T...

Page 8: ...als 1 048 576 220 bytes while drive manufacturers consider 1 MB to equal 1 000 000 106 bytes Performance Rotational Speed 10 000 RPM Average Rotational Latency 3 0 ms Spin up time to Ready typical 20...

Page 9: ...peak 30 9 Watts Idle 10 2 Watts 40 Seek ECMA 17 Watts Standby 2 1 Watts Read Write on Track 17 Watts NOTE Start up current is the peak greater than 10 ms current required during spindle startup Curren...

Page 10: ...documentation for your system for additional information on troubleshooting hard disk drive problems If problems persist contact Dell Computer Corporation for technical assistance refer to the Gettin...

Page 11: ...of drive operations and extending the life of your drive Refer to your Windows documentation for instructions on running Disk Defragmenter Backing Up Data Files To avoid data loss regularly back up th...

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