Word

Description

Value

 

 

 

60–61

Total number of user-addressable LBA sectors available

0FFFFFFFh*

 

(see Section 2.2 for related information)

 

 

*Note: The maximum value allowed in this field is: 0FFFFFFFh

 

 

(268,435,455 sectors, 137 Gbytes). Drives with capacities over 137

 

 

Gbytes will have 0FFFFFFFh in this field and the actual number of user-

 

 

addressable LBAs specified in words 100-103. This is required for

 

 

drives that support the 48-bit addressing feature.

 

62

Retired

0000H

63

Multiword DMA active and modes supported (see note following this

xx07H

 

table)

 

64

Advanced PIO modes supported (modes 3 and 4 supported)

0003H

65

Minimum multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120 nsec)

0078H

66

Recommended multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120 nsec)

0078H

67

Minimum PIO cycle time without IORDY flow control (240 nsec)

00F0H

68

Minimum PIO cycle time with IORDY flow control (120 nsec)

0078H

69–74

ATA-reserved

0000H

75

Queue depth

0000H

76

Serial ATA capabilities

xxxxH

77

Reserved for future Serial ATA definition

xxxxH

78

Serial ATA features supported

xxxxH

79

Serial ATA features enabled

xxxxH

80

Major version number

003EH

81

Minor version number

0000H

82

Command sets supported

364BH

83

Command sets supported

7C03H

84

Command sets support extension (see description following this table)

4003H See Word 108-111 note.

 

 

(4003H = 0100000000000011

 

 

binary)

 

 

 

85

Command sets enabled

30xxH

86

Command sets enabled

0001H

87

Command sets enable extension

4000H

88

Ultra DMA support and current mode (see note following this table)

xx3FH

89

Security erase time

0000H

90

Enhanced security erase time

0000H

92

Master password revision code

FFFEH

93

Hardware reset value

xxxxH

95–99

ATA-reserved

0000H

100–103

Total number of user-addressable LBA sectors available (see Section

ST2000VX002 - 3,907,029,168

 

2.2 for related information). These words are required for drives that

ST31000526SV - 1,953,525,168

 

support the 48-bit addressing feature. Maximum value:

ST31000525SV - 1,953,525,168

 

0000FFFFFFFFFFFFh.

 

ST3500411SV - 976,773,168

 

 

 

 

ST3500410SV - 976,773,168

 

 

ST3250311SV - 488,397,168

 

 

 

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ST3500411SV, ST31000526SV, ST2000VX002, ST31000525SV specifications

Seagate, a stalwart name in the data storage industry, offers a range of hard disk drives that cater to various needs and applications. Three notable models are the ST3250311SV, ST3500410SV, and ST31000525SV, each designed with unique characteristics and features suitable for diverse environments, from personal computing to enterprise storage solutions.

The ST3250311SV is a 250GB SATA drive that operates at 7200 RPM, providing a solid balance of performance and capacity. One of its main features is its 8MB cache, which enhances read and write speeds, making it suitable for high-demand applications like gaming and multimedia. The drive is also designed with Seagate's advanced data protection technologies, including an intelligent error recovery system that serves to minimize data loss and increase reliability during operation.

Next in line, the ST3500410SV offers a larger capacity of 500GB, making it an excellent choice for users who require more storage. Like its counterpart, it operates at 7200 RPM but is equipped with a 16MB cache for even better performance. The drive is built on Seagate's perpendicular recording technology, which increases storage density and improves data integrity. The ST3500410SV is particularly well-suited for server environments, where reliability and speed are critical. Its advanced power management features help reduce energy consumption, making it a more eco-friendly option for data centers.

Finally, the ST31000525SV provides an impressive 1TB of storage capacity, leveraging the same 7200 RPM speed and 32MB cache as its predecessors. This model exemplifies Seagate's focus on enhancing user experiences with greater storage and quicker access times, fulfilling the demands of both consumer and enterprise markets. With features like S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology), this drive helps users keep tabs on their drive's health and performance, anticipating potential failures and ensuring data security.

In summary, the Seagate ST3250311SV, ST3500410SV, and ST31000525SV drives showcase a range of capacities and features aimed at meeting the needs of today’s data-driven world. From gaming and personal use to demanding enterprise applications, these hard drives combine speed, reliability, and advanced technologies to deliver outstanding performance and data protection. Their robust design and efficient power management reinforce Seagate's commitment to innovation and sustainability in data storage solutions.