Quantum FIREBALL PLUS AS 10.2 User Manual

Quantum Fireball Plus AS 10.2/20.5/30.0/40.0/60.0 GB AT 5-1
Chapter 5
Chapter 5Chapter 5
Chapter 5
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONBASIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
This chapter describes the operation of Quantum Fireball Plus AS AT hard disk
drives’ functional subsystems. It is intended as a guide to the operation of the drive,
rather than a detailed theory of operation.
5.1
5.15.1
5.1 QUANTUM FIREBALL PLUS AS DRIVE MECHANISM
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QUANTUM FIREBALL PLUS AS DRIVE MECHANISM
This section describes the drive mechanism. Section 5.2 describes the drive
electronics. The Quantum Fireball Plus AS hard disk drives consist of a mechanical
assembly and a PCB as shown in Figure 5-1.
The head/disk assembly (HDA) contains the mechanical subassemblies of the
drive, which are sealed under a metal cover. The HDA consists of the following
components:
•Base casting
• DC motor assembly
• Disk stack assembly
•Headstack assembly
• Rotary positioner assembly
• Automatic actuator lock
•Air filter
The drive is assembled in a Class-100 clean room.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: To ensure that the air in the HDA remains free of
contamination, never remove or adjust its cover
and seals. Tampering with the HDA will void your
warranty.

Quantum FIREBALL PLUS AS 10.2 Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	FIREBALL PLUS AS 10.2
Category	Storage
Language	English