Drive specification

ST3120815AS

ST3120215AS

Vibration, operating

5–22 Hz: 0.25 Gs, Limited displacement

 

22–350 Hz: 0.5 Gs

 

 

350–500 Hz:: 0.25 Gs

 

 

 

Vibration, nonoperating

5–22 Hz: 0.25 Gs, Limited displacement

 

22–350 Hz: 5.0 Gs

 

 

350–500 Hz:: 1.0 Gs

 

 

 

 

Drive acoustics, sound power

 

 

Idle***

2.8 bels (typical)

 

 

3.0 bels (max)

 

Quiet seek

3.0 bels (typical)

 

 

3.2 bels (max)

 

 

 

 

Nonrecoverable read errors

1 per 1014 bits read

 

Annualized Failure Rate (AFR)

0.34%

 

 

 

 

Warranty

5 years on distribution units.

 

 

To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web

 

browser to access the following web page:

 

www.seagate.com/support/service/

 

From this page, click on the “Verify Your Warranty” link.

 

You will be asked to provide the drive serial number,

 

model number (or part number) and country of purchase.

 

The system will display the warranty information for your

 

drive.

 

 

 

Contact start-stop cycles

50,000 at 25°C, 50% rel. humidity

 

 

 

Supports Hotplug operation per the Serial ATA Revision 2.5 specification

Yes

 

 

 

 

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

**7200.10 family product achieved higher sustained data rate over same 7200.9 family capacity points using identical measurement methodology.

***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.

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ST3200820AS, ST3300820AS, ST3300620AS, ST3500641ASRK, ST3400820AS specifications

The Seagate ST3250310AS and ST3250410AS are notable hard drives that belong to the Barracuda series, known for their value and performance in the consumer and business sectors. These drives, featuring SATA interface technology, are especially popular among users seeking reliable storage solutions for desktops and personal computers.

The ST3250310AS model comes with a storage capacity of 250 GB, while the ST3250410AS offers an increased capacity of 400 GB. Both models are designed with a standard 3.5-inch form factor, making them compatible with most PC enclosures. The drives are equipped with a 7200 RPM rotational speed, which provides enhanced data access times and improved overall performance compared to slower drives.

One of the key features of these devices is their utilization of the SATA 3.0 interface, allowing for data transfer rates of up to 3 Gbps. This interface enhances the drive's performance when paired with compatible motherboards and systems. Additionally, the drives are equipped with a 16 MB buffer, which assists in improving the efficiency of the read and write operations, particularly during tasks that require frequent data access.

Seagate's Advanced Format technology is another characteristic of the ST3250310AS and ST3250410AS. This technology uses larger sector sizes, which allows for more efficient storage of data, resulting in increased capacity and potentially improved reliability. Furthermore, the drives come with a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of about 1,000,000 hours, signifying their robust build quality designed for durability in varied computing environments.

The hard drives also leverage Seagate's SmartAlign technology, facilitating the drive's operation with Advanced Format hard drives seamlessly. The drives are compatible with various operating systems and are particularly suited for applications requiring high data availability and fast retrieval, such as gaming and media storage.

In summary, the Seagate ST3250310AS and ST3250410AS hard drives are solid options for users looking for dependable, high-performance storage solutions. Their blend of reliability, speed, and efficiency makes them suitable for a variety of applications, from personal computing to small business use. With their combination of advanced technologies and user-friendly characteristics, these drives stand out as capable choices for enhancing computer storage capabilities.
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