Table 2:

Drive specifications summary for 500 and 250 Gbyte models

 

 

 

Drive specification

ST3500410SV

ST3250311SV

 

 

 

Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)*

500 Gbytes

250 Gbytes

 

 

 

Guaranteed sectors

976,773,168

488,397,168

 

 

 

 

Heads

 

2

1

 

 

 

 

Discs

 

1

 

 

 

 

Bytes per sector

512

 

 

 

 

Default sectors per track

63

 

 

 

 

Default read/write heads

16

 

 

 

 

Default cylinders

16,383

 

 

 

 

Recording density

1,474 kbits/in max

 

 

 

 

 

Track density

 

236 ktracks/in avg

 

 

 

 

 

Areal density

 

345 Gbits/in2 avg

 

Internal data transfer rate

1,628 Mbits/sec max

 

 

 

 

Sustained data transfer rate

140 Mbytes/sec max

 

 

 

 

I/O data-transfer rate

300 Mbytes/sec max

 

 

 

 

ATA data-transfer modes supported

PIO modes 0–4

 

 

 

Multiword DMA modes 0–2

 

 

 

Ultra DMA modes 0–6

 

Cache buffer

 

16 Mbytes

8 Mbytes

 

 

 

 

Height (max)

 

26.1 mm (1.028inches)

20.20 mm (0.794 inches)

 

 

 

 

Width (max)

 

101.85 mm (4.010 inches)

 

 

 

 

 

Length (max)

 

146.99 mm (5.787 inches)

 

 

 

 

Weight (typical)

544 grams (1.199 lb.)

380 grams (0.838 lb.)

 

 

 

Power-on to ready

<10 sec max

<8 sec max

 

 

 

Track-to-track seek time

<0.5 msec typical read;

<1.0 msec typical read;

 

 

<1.5 msec typical write

<1.2 msec typical write

 

 

 

Average seek, read

<8.5 msec typical

 

 

 

 

Average seek, write

<9.5 msec typical

 

 

 

 

Startup current (typical) 12V (peak)

2.0 amps

 

 

 

 

Voltage tolerance (including noise)

5V ± 5%

 

 

 

12V ± 10%

 

 

 

 

Operating temperature (Drive Case)

0° to 70°C

 

 

 

 

Nonoperating temperature

–40° to 70°C

 

(Drive Case)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature gradient (max)

20°C per hour max (operating)

 

 

 

30°C per hour max (nonoperating)

 

 

 

 

Relative humidity

5% to 90% (operating)

 

 

 

5% to 95% (nonoperating)

 

Relative humidity gradient

30% per hour max

 

 

 

 

Wet bulb temperature (max)

37.7°C max (operating)

 

 

 

40.0°C max (nonoperating)

 

 

 

 

Altitude, operating

–60.96 m to 3,048 m

 

 

 

(–200 ft. to 10,000+ ft.)

 

Altitude, nonoperating

–60.96 m to 12,192 m

 

(below mean sea level, max)

(–200 ft. to 40,000+ ft.)

 

 

 

 

Operational Shock

63 Gs at 2 msec max

 

 

 

 

Non-Operational Shock

300 Gs at 2 msec max

350 Gs at 2 msec max

 

 

 

Vibration, operating

5-22 Hz: 0.25 Gs, Limited displacement

 

 

 

22-350 Hz: 0.50 Gs

 

 

 

350-500 Hz: 0.25 Gs

 

 

 

 

 

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ST3500410SV, ST3250311SV, 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.
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