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OneTouch III 
Maxtor OneTouch™ III Turbo Edition
RAID Setup for Seamless Workflow

Available in:

  • 1 TB
  • 1.5 TB
Preformatted for Mac Designed for Macintosh users. Start up your Mac right from the drive using the FireWire 800 connection.
RAID 0 Configuration Configure the drive as RAID 0 for the ultimate in disk-striping speed. Streamlined video editing enables up to six simultaneous video streams with no dropped frames and seamless video playback.
RAID 1 Configuration Set up the drive as RAID 1 and mirror each disk for automatic duplication of data and a fail safe security solution.
Automated OneTouch Back Up Back up your entire hard drive with a push of a button or set up the software to perform convenient automatic backups.
1.5 Terabyte (1,500 GB) Capacity Add enormous capacity instantly. Stores 400,000 photos, or 1,500 hours of DV video, or 24,990 hours of music.
7200 RPM, 16 MB cache buffer For fast drive performance, seamless data exchange, and instant access to your files.
System Rollback Restores your system to a point in time just before your system crashed, while keeping your current data safe and up to date.
Sync your files Automatically synchronize your files between two computers every time you connect or disconnect the drive so you are always working with the most current data.
Easy to Use Interface Get up and running fast. Simplifies drive management, security, and backup scheduling.
Maxtor DriveLock™ Password protect the contents of your drive for an extra measure of security.
Simple set up Plug it in, connect the FireWire 800 cable, and your Maxtor OneTouch III automatically appears on your desktop.
Hard Drive 3.5 inch ATA
Capacity (Model #) 1TB   (STM310004OTAB06-RK / C01W010)
1.5TB   (STM315004OTAB06-RK / C01W015)
RPM 7200
Cache Buffer 16MB
Seek Time 9.0 ms
Interface FireWire 800, FireWire 400,USB 2.0/1.1
Sustained Transfer Rate USB 2.0 — 33 MB/sec; FireWire 400 — 43 MB/sec; FireWire 800 — 91 MB/sec
Bus Transfer Rate USB 2.0 — 480 Mb/sec; FireWire 400 — 400Mb/sec; FireWire 800 — 800 Mb/sec
Operating Temp 5C to 35C (41F to 95F)
Dimensions 5.4 x 3.9 x 8.5 inches (136 x 65 x 217 mm)
Weight 5.8 lbs (2.6 Kgrams)
AC Voltage 100-240 VAC
Input Frequency 47-63 Hz AC
Compatibility Mac and PC users. (Preformatted for Mac)
Macintosh Requirements
  • FireWire 800 requires
  • Mac 0S X 10.2.8 or higher and FireWire 800 (9-pin) equipped computer.
  • Apple G4 processor or greater.
  • Mac OS X (10.1.2-10.1.5, 10.2.4 or later)
  • 128 MB RAM or more as required by operating system.
  • CD-ROM drive. Internet connection (for system update)
PC Requirements
  • FireWire 800 requires
  • Windows 2000 or XP operating system and FireWire 800 (9-pin) equipped computer.
  • Pentium III, 500 Mhx equivalent processor or higher.
  • Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or XP Home Edition.
  • 128 MB RAM or more as required by operating system.
  • CD-ROM drive. Internet connection (for system updates)
Datasheet Download
White Paper Download
Combine high speed performance with enormous storage capacity and incredible ease of use and its no surprise the Maxtor OneTouch III is garnering rave reviews and racking up awards.
"External Storage with Style: Sub-Terabyte External Hard Drives"
Tom's Hardware - January 7, 2008
"Maxtor 1TB Hard Drive Review"
Big Bruin Tech News and Reviews - January 7, 2008
To help you get the most from your Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo Edition, we recommend the following accessories:
If you take your drive from work to home and back, an additional power adapter is a life saver. With a power adapter at work and at home, you never have to worry about misplacing your power cord, and you'll always have access to your drive.
Everything you need to get started enjoying the speed, capacity, and peace of mind of your new hard drive is included.
External hard drive
Documentation and Installation CD’s
EMC Retrospect Express HD backup and OneTouch Manager software applications
FireWire 800, FireWire 400, USB 2.0 cables
External AC power supply
Quick start guide
Limited Warranty