Configuring and Mounting the Drive

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Figure 1 Attaching SATA cabling

Signal connector

Power connector

Signal cable

Power cable

Each cable is keyed to ensure correct orientation. Barracuda drives support latching SATA connectors.

3.4Drive mounting

You can mount the drive in any orientation using four screws in the side-mounting holes or four screws in the bottom-mounting holes. See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for drive mounting dimensions. Follow these important mounting precautions when mounting the drive:

Allow a minimum clearance of 0.030 inches (0.76mm) around the entire perimeter of the drive for cooling.

Use only 6-32 UNC mounting screws.

The screws should be inserted no more than 0.150 inch (3.81mm) into the bottom or side mounting holes.

Do not overtighten the mounting screws (maximum torque: 6 inch-lb).

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Seagate ST4000DM000, SGTST3000DM0011CH166, ST31000524AS, ST3160316AS, ST3250312AS manual Drive mounting, Attaching Sata cabling

ST3750525AS, ST3320413AS, ST4000DM000, ST3250312AS, ST31000524AS specifications

Seagate is a renowned name in the field of data storage, known for its innovative hard disk drives (HDDs) that cater to various needs. Among its extensive product lineup, the Seagate ST3500413AS, ST3160316AS, SGTST3000DM0011CH166, ST31000524AS, and ST3250312AS stand out due to their unique features and performance characteristics.

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The SGTST3000DM0011CH166 is part of Seagate's Barracuda series, renowned for its balance of performance and capacity. This 3TB drive operates on SATA III at 7200 RPM and features a 64MB cache, making it suitable for high-demand applications such as gaming rigs and multimedia servers. Its Storage capacities and speed allow users to store a significant amount of data without compromising performance.

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