2.10Acoustics

Drive acoustics are measured as overall A-weighted acoustic sound power levels (no pure tones). All mea- surements are consistent with ISO document 7779. Sound power measurements are taken under essentially free-field conditions over a reflecting plane. For all tests, the drive is oriented with the cover facing upward.

Note. For seek mode tests, the drive is placed in seek mode only. The number of seeks per second is defined by the following equation:

(Number of seeks per second = 0.4 / (average latency + average access time)

Table 4:

Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor acoustics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Active

Idle*

Performance seek

Quiet Seek

 

 

 

 

 

ST31000340NS

 

2.7 bels (typ)

3.05 bels (typ)

2.95 bels (typ)

ST3750330NS

3.25 bels (typ)

2.9 bels (max)

3.2 bels (max)

3.1 bels (max)

 

 

 

ST3500320NS

3.4 bels (max)

2.5 bels (typ)

2.85 bels (typ)

2.75 bels (typ)

 

ST3250310NS

 

2.7 bels (max)

3.0 bels (max)

2.9 bels (max)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and power to operational levels.

2.11Electromagnetic immunity

When properly installed in a representative host system, the drive operates without errors or degradation in performance when subjected to the radio frequency (RF) environments defined in the following table:

Table 5:

Radio frequency environments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test

 

Description

Performance level

Reference standard

 

 

 

 

 

Electrostatic

 

Contact, HCP, VCP: ± 4 kV; Air: ± 8 kV

B

EN 61000-4-2: 95

discharge

 

 

 

 

Radiated RF

 

80 to 1,000 MHz, 3 V/m,

A

EN 61000-4-3: 96

immunity

 

80% AM with 1 kHz sine

 

ENV 50204: 95

 

 

900 MHz, 3 V/m, 50% pulse modulation @ 200 Hz

 

 

Electrical fast

± 1 kV on AC mains, ± 0.5 kV on external I/O

B

EN 61000-4-4: 95

transient

 

 

 

 

Surge immunity

± 1 kV differential, ± 2 kV common, AC mains

B

EN 61000-4-5: 95

 

 

 

 

Conducted RF

150 kHz to 80 MHz, 3 Vrms, 80% AM with 1 kHz sine

A

EN 61000-4-6: 97

immunity

 

 

 

 

Voltage dips,

 

0% open, 5 seconds

C

EN 61000-4-11: 94

interrupts

 

0% short, 5 seconds

C

 

 

 

40%, 0.10 seconds

C

 

 

 

70%, 0.01 seconds

B

 

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ST3750330NS, ST31000340NS, ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS specifications

Seagate has long been a leader in the hard drive market, providing various storage solutions for personal and enterprise needs. Among its notable models are the ST3500320NS, ST3320630NS, ST3250310NS, and ST3750330NS, tailored for different applications, particularly in data center environments.

The Seagate ST3500320NS is a 500GB SATA hard drive designed for high-performance computing. One of its key features is a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, which offers quick data access times, significantly reducing latency in read and write operations. This model supports a 3Gb/s SATA interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems. Another important characteristic of the ST3500320NS is its robust error recovery mechanism, which enhances data integrity, making it suitable for applications where data precision is critical.

The ST3320630NS, on the other hand, is a 320GB variant, also featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed. This model includes advanced power management features, allowing for reduced energy consumption without sacrificing performance. The drive's design focuses on reliability, designed to handle the demands of continuous operation in RAID configurations or as part of a network-attached storage (NAS) solution. Its dual stage actuator technology ensures more precise positioning of the read/write heads, improving overall performance and durability.

Considered an entry-level model, the ST3250310NS boasts a capacity of 250GB and shares the 7200 RPM speed common to other models. This drive is tailored for cost-effective solutions, providing a balance of price, performance, and reliability for small to medium business environments. Its resilience to shock and vibration makes it suitable for use in mobile workstations and external drives.

Lastly, the ST3750330NS features a significant 750GB capacity while maintaining the same 7200 RPM speed. It offers enhanced caching capabilities with a 32MB buffer, improving data throughput and responsiveness. Designed for high-capacity storage needs, this model is optimized for streaming applications and heavy workloads, reinforcing Seagate's commitment to delivering good performance in demanding scenarios.

All these models embody Seagate's dedication to innovation and reliability, featuring technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) to monitor drive health. With years of expertise, Seagate continues to set industry standards for storage solutions, making these models ideal for a variety of professional applications.
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