The MaxtorFireball3drive is the single-head/single-platter harddrive with an Ultra ATA/133 interface. Because it combines value & performance, this drive is an excellent choice 4 entry-level desktop systems & consumer electronics applications. The drive's inner diameter load/unload ramp locks the recording head into a protective carrier 2 cradle the head during shipment & any other time the drive is not in operation.The Fireball3drive takes reliability & data integrity 2 a higher level with the Maxtor Shock Protection System (SPS) & Data Protection System (DPS). SPS & DPS give the user enhanced protection against both operating & non-operating shock & verify essential functions in seconds 2 minimize costly drive returns. These drives continue the Maxtor tradition of delivering high reliability with performance. Maxtor Quiet Drive Technology provides users with superior disk drive acoustics by reducing noise levels & improving sound quality. When your application calls 4 a cost-effective, high-performance storage solution, select the Fireball3 series by Maxtor.