Seagate Spinpoint M8, Product Manual

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SCOPE
Spinpoint M8 Product Manual REV 2.6
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CHAPTER 1 SCOPE
Welcome to the Spinpoint TM
M8 series of Samsung
TM
hard disk drive. This series of drives consists of the
following models: ST320LM001, ST500LM012, ST750LM022, and ST1000LM024. This chapter provides an
overview of the contents of this manual, including the intended user, manual organization, terminology and
conventions. In addition, it provides a list of references that might be helpful to the reader.
1.1 User Definition
The Spinpoint M8 product manual is intended for the following readers:

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

Distributors
1.2 Manual Organization
This manual provides information about installation, principles of operation, and interface command
implementation. It is organized into the following chapters:

Chapter 1 - SCOPE

Chapter 2 - DESCRIPTION

Chapter 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
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Chapter 4 - INSTALLATION

Chapter 5 - DISK DRIVE OPERATION
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Chapter 6 - SATA INTERFACE

Chapter 7 - MAINTENANCE
In addition, this manual contains a glossary of terms to help you understand important information