2.2Formatted capacity

 

Formatted

Guaranteed

 

Model

capacity*

sectors

Bytes per sector

 

 

 

 

ST31000525SV

1 Tbyte

1,953,525,168

 

 

 

 

 

ST3500410SV

500 Gbytes

976,773,168

512

 

 

 

 

ST3250311SV

250 Gbytes

488,397,168

 

 

 

 

 

*One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting.

2.2.1LBA mode

When addressing the drive in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to n–1,where n is the number of guaranteed sectors as defined above.

See Section 4.3.1, "Identify Device command" (words 60-61 and 100-103) for additional information about 48- bit addressing support of drives with capacities over 137 Gbytes.

2.3Default logical geometry

Cylinders

Read/write heads

Sectors per track

 

 

 

16,383

16

63

 

 

 

LBA mode

When addressing the drive in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to n–1,where n is the number of guaranteed sectors as defined above.

2.4Recording and interface technology

 

All models

 

 

Interface

Serial ATA (SATA)

 

 

Recording method

Perpendicular

 

 

Recording density (kbits/inch max)

1,474 kbits/in max

 

 

Track density (ktracks/inch avg)

236 ktracks/in avg

 

 

Areal density (Gbits/inch2 avg)

345 Gbits/in2 avg

Internal data transfer rate (Mbits/sec max)

1,628 Mbits/sec max

 

 

Sustained data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)

140

 

 

I/O data-transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)

300

 

 

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Seagate ST3500410SV manual Formatted capacity, Default logical geometry, Recording and interface technology, LBA mode

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.