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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Atlas family drives.
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Poorly ventilated system cases can shorten the life of a hard drive
Ambient air temperatures of 95°F (35°C) or greater and poor ventilation from the smaller case designs of Shuttle boxes, LAN party boxes, racks, cabinets and drawers, can shorten the life of your hard disc.
Read MoreCan I physically install my drive sideways, upside down or vertically?
All Seagate and Maxtor-brand hard drives can be fitted sideways or upside down. As long as they are not moved during use and receive sufficient cooling, it is irrelevant in which direction they are mounted.
Read MoreHow to Install and Troubleshoot Seagate SCSI Hard Drives
Find out how to install and troubleshoot SCSI hard drives.
Read MoreHow can I troubleshoot time-out errors for SCSI drives?
Troubleshooting and Configuration Tips for SCSI Time Outs
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DiscWizard
Seagate DiscWizard works with Maxtor and Seagate disc drives. The software lets you install your new disc drive quickly, with wizards that guide you through the processes of creating and formatting partitions on your disc drive, transferring and backing up your data. Learn more
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SCSIMax
SCSIMax is a diagnostic utility for all Maxtor/Quantum® SCSI hard disc drives supporting Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART. This test will determine hard drive integrity in a short period of time, with a high degree of confidence. Learn more
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SeaTools for Windows
The quick diagnostic tool that checks the health of your drive. Learn more
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