Seagate ST3500321CS, ST3320310CS, ST3160310CS Serial ATA Sata interface, Hot-Plug compatibility

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4.0Serial ATA (SATA) interface

These drives use the industry-standard Serial ATA interface that supports FIS data transfers. It supports ATA programmed input/output (PIO) modes 0–4; multiword DMA modes 0–2, and Ultra DMA modes 0–6.

For detailed information about the Serial ATA interface, refer to the “Serial ATA: High Speed Serialized AT Attachment” specification.

4.1Hot-Plug compatibility

Pipeline HD Series SATA drives incorporate connectors which enable you to hot plug these drives in accor- dance with the Serial ATA Revision 2.5 specification. This specification can be downloaded from www.serial- ata.org.

Pipeline HD Series SATA Product Manual, Rev. C

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Contents ST3500321CS ST3500422CS ST3320310CS ST3320410CS ST3160310CS Pipeline HD Series SataRevision Date Sheets affected or comments Revision historyContents Pipeline HD Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C List of Figures Page Introduction About the Serial ATA interface Specification summary tables Drive specificationsDrive specification ST3500422CS ST3500321CS Drive specifications summary for 500 Gbyte modelsPipeline HD Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C Drive specification ST3320410CS ST3320310CS ST3160310CS Drive specifications summary for 320 and 160 Gbyte modelsPipeline HD Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C LBA mode Default logical geometryFormatted capacity Recording and interface technologyStart/stop times Physical characteristicsSeek time Power specifications Voltage tolerance Typical current profilesConducted noise Active mode Power-management modesIdle mode Sleep modeEnvironmental specifications Operating shock ShockNonoperating shock GB models 160 GB modelsAcoustics emissions Drive A-weighted Sound Power Levels SWL, BAElectromagnetic immunity Test for Prominent Discrete Tones PDTsReliability Safety certificationAgency certification Annualized Failure Rate AFRFCC verification Korean RRLAustralian C-Tick N176 Corrosive environment Environmental protectionHandling and static-discharge precautions Configuring and mounting the driveSerial ATA cables and connectors Configuring the driveDrive mounting Mounting dimensions for 500 GB modelsMounting dimensions for 320 and 160 GB models Hot-Plug compatibility Serial ATA Sata interfaceSerial ATA connector pin definitions Serial ATA device plug connector pin definitionsSignal Pin Function DefinitionCommand name Command code in hex Supported ATA commandsSupported ATA commands F4H Word Description Value Identify Device commandXx07H Bit Word Description if bit is set to Bit WordWord Set Features command values Set Features commandCode in features register A.R.T. command 3 S.M.A.R.T. commandsA.R.T. commands Internet Seagate Technology support servicesPresales Support Technical SupportData Recovery Services Call Center Toll-free Direct dial Warranty ServiceData Recovery Services Authorized Service Centers Index ITE Page Pipeline HD Series Sata Product Manual, Rev. C Page Seagate Technology LLC

ST3320310CS, ST3500321CS, ST3320410CS, ST3160310CS, ST3500422CS specifications

Seagate has long been recognized as a leader in data storage solutions, and their range of hard drives continues to reflect innovation and reliability. Among the notable SATA drives are the Seagate ST3500422CS, ST3160310CS, ST3320410CS, ST3500321CS, and ST3320310CS models, all designed for various consumer and enterprise applications.

The ST3500422CS operates at a capacity of 500GB, combining high performance with energy efficiency. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a 32MB cache, it ensures rapid data access and transfer rates, making it suitable for multimedia storage and gaming applications. This drive incorporates Seagate’s Instant Secure Erase technology, which allows users to securely wipe their data quickly, ensuring privacy and data protection.

Next, the ST3160310CS model offers a storage capacity of 160GB, ideal for smaller applications requiring faster access times. Also spinning at 7200 RPM, it features a similar 8MB cache, ensuring good performance for everyday computing needs. Its compact design makes it suitable for both desktop systems and where space is at a premium.

The ST3320410CS is designed for larger capacity requirements, providing up to 320GB of storage space. This drive features enhanced data integrity with a 16MB cache and a consistent performance level that makes it suitable for both personal computing and lightweight server applications. Its Balancing Act technology optimizes the drive's performance across multiple workloads, extending its lifespan.

The ST3500321CS provides users with 500GB of storage, similar to the ST3500422CS but with a focus on data reliability. Featuring advanced error correction technologies, it diminishes the chance of data loss, making it a great choice for critical applications requiring consistent reliability.

Finally, the ST3320310CS model holds 320GB of storage capacity and shares many characteristics with its counterparts, such as the 7200 RPM speed and strong error correction mechanisms. The drive also utilizes Seagate's Thermal Fly-Height Control technology, which further enhances reliability by adjusting the read/write heads according to the drive's operational temperature.

Overall, these drives exemplify Seagate's commitment to performance, efficiency, and data protection across their various storage solutions. With a range of capacities and features, they cater to diverse user needs while ensuring reliability and speed in data access.