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4.2GB and 6.4GB DeskStar 5 EIDE Hard Drive - Correction for CHS entry
Applicable to: World-Wide
Products Involved:
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Option PN |
FRU PN |
Description |
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01K1279 |
75H9921 |
6.4GB Deskstar 5 EIDE HDD (Commercial Offering) |
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01K1281 |
75H9921 |
6.4GB Deskstar 5 EIDE HDD (Retail Offering) |
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01K1276 |
02K1146 |
4.2GB Deskstar 5 EIDE HDD (Commercial Offering) |
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01K1278 |
02K1146 |
4.2GB Deskstar 5 EIDE HDD (Retail Offering) |
The Logical Parameters for the 6.4GB DeskStar 5 EIDE Hard Disk Drive are incorrect as printed on the DeskStar 5 Hard Disk Drive User's Guide Supplement. The current supplement indicates that the 6.4GB drive has 16 heads, 12592 cylinders, and 63 sectors per track. The correct entry should read as 15 heads, 13328 cylinders, and 63 sectors per track. The correct entry can be found on the drive's label. The drive's configuration block is correct as printed on the supplement for the 4.2GB and 6.4GB Deskstar 5 Hard Disk Drive. Jumper information is also located on the drive. The logical parameters for the 4.2GB Deskstar 5 EIDE HDD is correct as 16 heads, 8184 cylinders, and 63 sectors per track.
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Logical Parameters |
4.2GB |
6.4GB |
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Number of heads |
16 |
15 |
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Number of cylinders |
8184 |
13328 |
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Number of sectors per track |
63 |
63 |
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Hint Category |
Technical Specifications | |
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Date Created |
24-11-97 | |
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Last Updated |
15-03-99 | |
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Revision Date |
15-03-2000 | |
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Brand |
IBM Options | |
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Product Family |
Hard Drives | |
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Machine Type |
4.x GB, 6.x GB | |
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Model |
01K1279; 01K1281; 01K1276; 01K1278 | |
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